Advantages And Disadvantages Of Capacity Assessment

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1. Capacity assessments
A capacity assessment is an analysis of desired capacities against existing capacities which generates an understanding of capacity assets and needs that can serve as input for formulating a capacity development response that addresses those capacities that could be strengthened and optimizes existing capacities that are already strong and well founded.
Capacity as a multi-dimensional diagnostic construct:
a. Institutional aspect: This includes both the laws and regulations which establish a body’s mandate and define its responsibilities, duties, obligations and powers, and also the procedural requirements (which may also have the force of law) which determine the way in which critical functions such as participation in the budget process, recruitment or procurement are carried out.
b. Organizational aspect: This is concerned with how people are organized to enable them to play their individual roles within the institution, and includes considerations of structure, staffing, and processes and systems – such as, for example, those for internal and external communication, managing work flow, strategic and business planning, budgeting and financial control, reporting and monitoring, and the recruitment, remuneration, professional development and retention of staff.
c. Individual aspect: This focuses on the personal capabilities of the people who make up the organization, including their knowledge, skills and attitudes – all of which may be enhanced by