CD Networks
Capacity.org is more than just a professional magazine. This section of the website provides links to a wide range of organizations and professional networks working in the field of capacity development. The list of organizations presented here will be extended over time. If you wish your organization to be included in this section, please send the link to your website and a brief description (35 words) to editor@capacity.org .
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Based in the US and Nigeria, the ALPN is a network of professionals who identify innovative approaches for fostering private sector-driven economic growth in Africa. ALPN’s activities involve education, training, research, information dissemination, networking and advocacy.
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The BLP is a network of institutions that identify and exchange successful solutions for sustainable development. The database of Best Practices contains over 2000 solutions from more than 140 countries, demonstrating practical ways in which public, private and civil society sectors are working...
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The ASPIRA Association offers education and leadership development programmes for Puerto Rican and other Latino youth. With community-based offices in the US and Puerto Rico, ASPIRA works with over 50,000 youth and their families. These are Aspirantes – youth who will become educated, committed...
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Canada World Youth (CWY) organises international exchange programmes to enhance the abilities of African and Canadian youth to address environmental challenges. Intra-African exchanges allow young people across the continent to share best practices, thus strengthening the basis for collaboratio...
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Heinz Fellowships at the University of Pittsburgh, USA, provide for one year of practical or professional education for individuals from developing countries who demonstrate potential as future leaders in the public, government, non-profit, or private sectors. The goal is to improve, early in t...
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BoardSource assists nonprofit organisations worldwide to become more effective by strengthening their boards of directors. It offers practical information, tools and best practices, training, and leadership development for board members of nonprofit organisations.
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AED gives local leaders the tools they need to serve people effectively, helps citizens find their collective voice, and builds bridges between governments and people. AED’s leadership programmes, which include international exchanges, technical training and fellowships, are valuable instrument...
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Founded by BRAC (Bangladesh), the Organisation of Rural Associations for Progress (Zimbabwe) and the School for International Training (USA), the Partnership offers postgraduate diplomas in NGO leadership and management, leading to a master’s degree programme at BRAC or NGO centres in Peru, the...
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Started in 1972 as a small-scale relief project, BRAC is now the world’s largest NGO, with almost 100,000 employees. BRAC is working to alleviate poverty in Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka. As part of the Global Partnership, BRAC offers postgraduate programmes in NGO leadership and manage...
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InterAction is an initiative to support emerging African leaders – dynamic individuals who are searching for alternatives and challenge accepted ways of doing things. The InterAction Leadership Programme is equipping and encouraging a new set of community leaders who want to start the transform...