Capacity Development

Within the framework of national ownership, UNDP supports programme countries in developing national and local capacities for human development and achievement of the MDGs, characterized by effective aid management and South-South solutions.

Our Goals

Informed by a rigorous body of evidence drawn from many years of experience on the ground, UNDP provides policy advice, helps develop policy guidance, collects and provides evidence on what works and what doesn't, conducts research and analysis, and works as the in-house resource team for training country office and country team colleagues. more

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Facts and Figures

In 2011 UNDP contributed to strengthening the ability of institutions, from environment ministries to private microfinance organizations, to withstand crises and shocks in 45 countries.

Our Stories

Projects and Initiatives

Ukraine: Promoting change at the local level

Before 2008, the inhabitants of Pavlovka had access to piped water for only three hours a day—sometimes not at all. The people of this Crimean community carried buckets to a canal to retrieve water, as had previous generations. But then something changed. more

National Implementation and Use of Country Systems - Bangladesh

Using a country’s own institutions and systems increases aid effectiveness by strengthening the partner country’s sustainable capacity to develop, implement and account for its policies to its citizens and parliament. more

Africa Regional Capacity Development Project

The lack of capacity is one of the compelling development challenges facing sub-Saharan African countries and regional institutions. Capacity constraints are serious impediments to the design and implementation of gender-responsive growth-oriented poverty reducing policies and programmes. more

Local Service Delivery – Bulgaria

In addressing the problem of specialized care and labour problems, the Bulgarian Government and UNDP worked together in training the unemployed in the vulnerable age group of over 50 as social assistants, who could then provide social services to the elderly and people with disabilities in their own homes. more

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Featured Publications
Case Study on UNDP's Partnership with the Global Fund in Liberia

This publication documents the successful partnership in Liberia among UNDP, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria and Liberia’s Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.

 

Aid Information Management Systems in Post-Conflict and Fragile Situations

This comparative study reviews existing experiences, lessons learned and good practices regarding the establishment of the Aid Information Management System (AIMS) in selected post-conflict and fragile situations. It compares and analyses the usage of AIMS in Burundi, the Central African Republic and Sierra Leone.

 

UNDP Defining and Measuring Capacity Development Results

A one-page summary of UNDP's Paper on Measuring Capacity. The summary also includes a list of resources available for planning and programming for capacity development, and measuring and communicating the results of such investments and interventions.

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