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DEVELOPING CAPACITY THROUGH TECHNICAL COOPERATION COUNTRY EXPERIENCES Documenting the experiences of Bangladesh, Bolivia, Egypt, Kyrgyz Republic, Philippines and Uganda. CAPACITY FOR DEVELOPMENT: NEW SOLUTIONS TO OLD PROBLEMS A New Paradigm for Capacity Development Current Paradigm New Paradigm Nature of development Improvements in economic and social conditions Societal transformation, including building of “right capacities” Conditions for effective development cooperation Good policies that can be externally prescribed Good policies that have to be home-grown The asymmetric donorrecipient relationship Should be countered generally through a spirit of partnership and mutual respect Should be specifically addressed as a problem by taking countervailing measures Capacity development Human resource development, combined with stronger institutions Three cross-linked layers of capacity: individual, institutional and societal Acquisition of knowledge Knowledge can be transferred Knowledge has to be acquired Most important forms of knowledge Knowledge developed in the North for export to the South Local knowledge combined with knowledge acquired from other countries—in the South or the North OVERVIEW DEVELOPING CAPACITY THROUGH TECHNICAL COOPERATION COUNTRY EXPERIENCES What is Capacity? The ability of individuals, institutions and societies to perform functions, solve problems and set and achieve their own goals. INTRODUCTION DEVELOPING CAPACITY THROUGH TECHNICAL COOPERATION COUNTRY EXPERIENCES What is Capacity Development? The process by which individuals, institutions and societies develop abilities (individually and collectively) to perform functions, solve problems and set and achieve goals. INTRODUCTION DEVELOPING CAPACITY THROUGH TECHNICAL COOPERATION COUNTRY EXPERIENCES How is Capacity Developed? 3 Dimensions: Individual Institutional Societal INTRODUCTION DEVELOPING CAPACITY THROUGH TECHNICAL COOPERATION COUNTRY EXPERIENCES 6 Facets of Capacity Development Knowledge acquisition Institution building Institutional environment and partnerships Policy environment Country commitment Results and accountability INTRODUCTION DEVELOPING CAPACITY THROUGH TECHNICAL COOPERATION COUNTRY EXPERIENCES Different Capacities Capacity to set objectives develop strategies draw up action plans develop legal & normative frameworks develop & implement policies build & manage partnerships foster civic engagement mobilize & manage resources implement action plans monitor progress INTRODUCTION DEVELOPING CAPACITY THROUGH TECHNICAL COOPERATION COUNTRY EXPERIENCES KEY LESSONS 1) The TC challenges that countries face are quite varied, as are the countries’ own capacities and other characteristics. Flexible and varied responses Adjustment of approach to local capacity OVERVIEW DEVELOPING CAPACITY THROUGH TECHNICAL COOPERATION COUNTRY EXPERIENCES KEY LESSONS 2) For TC to support CD effectively, national priorities must be front and centre. National priorities are the key for donor harmonization Importance of supporting national dialogues about development goals Allowing space for national processes to work OVERVIEW DEVELOPING CAPACITY THROUGH TECHNICAL COOPERATION COUNTRY EXPERIENCES KEY LESSONS 3) Effective national management is essential if TC is to contribute more to the capacities of partner countries. Policy and framework for TC Structures and processes Data collection and management Openness of data Donor assistance for building national TC management capacity Donor transparency OVERVIEW DEVELOPING CAPACITY THROUGH TECHNICAL COOPERATION COUNTRY EXPERIENCES KEY LESSONS 4) Institutional weaknesses hinder capacity development, the effectiveness of TC and the possibility of TC reform. Priority of institutions and governance OVERVIEW DEVELOPING CAPACITY THROUGH TECHNICAL COOPERATION COUNTRY EXPERIENCES KEY LESSONS 5) Issues around expertise and TC personnel are difficult, yet central to transforming TC. Local vs. expatriate personnel Building capacity of local research and consulting sectors Personnel and jobs data bank OVERVIEW DEVELOPING CAPACITY THROUGH TECHNICAL COOPERATION COUNTRY EXPERIENCES KEY LESSONS 6) TC needs to be “mainstreamed” into existing capacity development institutions. Integration of TC into local institutions Strengthening human capital-building institutions OVERVIEW DEVELOPING CAPACITY THROUGH TECHNICAL COOPERATION COUNTRY EXPERIENCES What do these lessons mean for UNDP? How do we support CD more effectively? TC/CD are two sides of the same process. INSIGHTS DEVELOPING CAPACITY THROUGH TECHNICAL COOPERATION COUNTRY EXPERIENCES UNDP – What is our role? To do better in responding to country needs for capacity development. To facilitate – now more than ever – the cooperation and partnership on both donor and recipient sides to better match TC supply and demand. INSIGHTS DEVELOPING CAPACITY THROUGH TECHNICAL COOPERATION COUNTRY EXPERIENCES UNDP – Principles & Practices 1) View CD in the broader context Country situation analyses (CCAs, MDG reports) Develop benchmarks and indicators INSIGHTS DEVELOPING CAPACITY THROUGH TECHNICAL COOPERATION COUNTRY EXPERIENCES UNDP – Principals & Practices 2) Engage with national partners and stakeholders Promote national dialogues Help identify roles of different partners INSIGHTS DEVELOPING CAPACITY THROUGH TECHNICAL COOPERATION COUNTRY EXPERIENCES UNDP – Principals & Practices 3) Support aid management to match demand and supply Government mechanisms of resource management Donor coordination Help mobilize the ‘right’ resources INSIGHTS DEVELOPING CAPACITY THROUGH TECHNICAL COOPERATION COUNTRY EXPERIENCES UNDP – Principals & Practices 4) New options for supporting CD Move away from projectisation to process consulting Knowledge networking INSIGHTS DEVELOPING CAPACITY THROUGH TECHNICAL COOPERATION COUNTRY EXPERIENCES Documenting the experiences of Bangladesh, Bolivia, Egypt, Kyrgyz Republic, Philippines and Uganda. 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