Capacity Building

Strengthening the abilities, skills, and resources of individuals, organizations, and communities to effectively participate in and drive their own development.

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Capacity building is a process of strengthening the abilities, skills, and resources of individuals, organizations, and communities to effectively participate in and drive their own development. Capacity building can involve a range of activities, including training and education, technical assistance, institutional development, knowledge transfer, and resource mobilization.

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