Issue 3 : Linking Sector-wide approaches with Capacity

The "sector-wide approach" (SWAp) to development programming is the theme of this issue. This approach is held to promote and be supportive of capacity development. It has been gaining appeal among multi-lateral and bi-lateral development agencies and a number of their developing country partners during recent years. It is also seen as providing a framework for building stronger partnerships founded on local ownership, national execution and policy dialogue. In May this year, the DAC Informal Network on Institutional and Capacity Development met in Ottawa to debate the relationship between SWAps, capacity development and partnership.