Capacity Development in Europe & CIS

The Capacity Development Practice - who we are and what we do

Click on the map for an overview of Capacity Development Practice activities in the region

The Capacity Development Practice is the regional arm of the global Capacity Development Group (CDG) working out of the Bratislava Regional Centre.

The Capacity Development Practice works closely with country offices and UN country teams, providing policy advice, consulting services on capacity development and programmatic support. This includes:

• Training on the capacity development approach and capacity assessments
• Support to: full assessments, analysis of capacity assessment results, the design of capacity development response strategies and monitoring and evaluation
• Assistance with integrating the capacity development approach into country strategies, programmes and projects (including CCA, UNDAF, Delivering as One programme)

Connecting you with global capacity development centres of excellence:

• Capacities for Local Service Delivery and Public Private Partnerships – JOHANNESBURG
• National Implementation Capacities – COPENHAGEN
• National Capacities to Manage and Coordinate Aid – NEW YORK

The Capacity Development Practice collaborates with other practices – Democratic Governance; Poverty Reduction; Crisis Prevention and Recovery; Environment and Energy; HIV/AIDS; and Gender Equality – to apply the capacity development approach and thus to prioritize national assets, such as skills, knowledge, institutions and systems – as the starting point for stakeholder engagement, assessment and response.

The Capacity Development Practice brings you a substantial knowledge and evidence base in growing and retaining national capacity for better human development.

We can connect you with the capacity development Community of Practice, comprised of over 80 experienced national and local government officials, specialist consultants, prominent members of academia, NGOs and think-tanks, UN colleagues, and other development partners.