Capacity Development in Europe & CIS

The process - in theory and in practice STEP 3

Define capacity development response

In theory: The response is a set of actions, usually part of a project or a programme, that is based on the analysis of information gathered during the assessment, which addresses the capacity needs identified in the assessment. Responses can be broadly categorized under the areas of: institutional reform and incentive mechanisms; leadership development; education, training and learning; and accountability and voice mechanisms. The response also estimates the cost of the activities and provides indicators and recommendations – which are then prioritized by stakeholders.

Outside Rustavi, Georgia, where all muncipalities in the Kvemo Kartli region have gone through the capacity assessment process and have included capacity development responses in their municipal development strategies

In practice: After conducting a capacity assessment focusing on service delivery in all seven municipalities of the Kvemo Kartli region in Georgia, a capacity development response for the short, medium and long term was formulated, including indicators and a costing of activities. Activities were developed based on identified priority areas: human resources; organizational development; accountability; strategy and planning. Costs of the activities were defined and short-term activities were given priority for funding. Activities were clearly linked to the UNDP country programme, which feeds into the national poverty reduction strategy. Partners and their potential roles, including other UN agencies, were identified.   

 

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