Publications
This section offers a selection of publications related to capacity development.
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Jul 2006The Guide is a basic resource for individuals and organizations who wish to build, strengthen or sustain a network. It will assist in understanding what motivates people and organizations to network; important steps to take in making the network work for its members; and action that can be take...
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Adequate country capacity is one of the critical missing factors in current efforts to meet the MDGs. Development efforts in many of the poorest countries will fail, even if they are supported with substantially increased funding, if the development of sustainable capacity is not given more car...
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This report, produced by CIVICUS and its partner, the Civil Society Development Foundation (www.fdsc.ro), describes the current state of Romanian civil society, which has clearly matured over the last few years. However, the study also confirmed many weaknesses of post-Communist civil societies...
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Donors are increasingly looking to improve their aid assistance to fragile states - where governments fail to maintain their central functions and deliver basic services to the majority of their people. In these situations, the choice of the type of aid given (aid instruments) becomes critical...
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In countries emerging from conflict, there is often urgent need to provide health, education, water and sanitation services. In the absence of a strong and effective state, aid agencies increasingly rely on community-based approaches (CBA). However it is necessary to recognise the limits of CBA...
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Profound changes are taking place in international development. The past two decades have promoted the ideals of participation and partnership, yet key decisions affecting people’s lives continue to be made without sufficient attention to the socio-political realities of the countries in which...
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The practical example of an experimental communication process highlighted in this book was designed to create opportunities for stakeholders including rural people to engage in meaningful interactions and deliberation on policy issues related to community forestry. It includes16 case studies t...
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This paper reviews current research and practice and recommends strategies for development agencies working in the Arab and Muslim world. It builds on the assumption that the realization of the MDGs will be vital to reduce support for terrorism in the long term. Within this framework, emphasis...
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Jul 2006This publication captures the dynamics and discussions of INTRAC’s Fifth International Conference on M&E in 2003. There are still many barriers to the acceptance of flexible and responsive monitoring and reporting in the field. This publication addresses theoretical concerns, and provides c...
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Jul 2006More aid is being promised to tackle poverty, especially in Africa. This is welcome and urgently needed. However, little attention has been paid to understanding whether current aid disbursement mechanisms are appropriate to building autonomous, strong local organisations and communities.