Assuming that the task of giving the concept of capacity more operational content would … See more

Degree to which decisions are implemented Degree and use of operational autonomy Action orientation within the system Integrity of the organization, its leadership and staff Ef… See more

This second capability is the most widely-used way of thinking about capacity issues.34 But our reading of the cases has broadened our view of what constitutes developme… See more

Strengthening public institutions and services Generating substantive outcomes such as better health and education Improving sustainability of development results… See more

This third type of capability appeared time and again in the cases. And it had profound implications for what participants actually did as opposed to what they reported on. This is the … See more

The fourth capability that we see in the cases is that of adaptation and self-renewal.47 Capacity from this perspective is about the ability of an organization or system to … See more