Introduction
The concept of capacity building
In general, ‘capacity building’ can be defined as “the actions needed to enhance the ability of individuals, institutions and systems to make and implement decisions, and perform functions in an effective, efficient and sustainable manner”’

At individual level, capacity building refers to the process of changing attitudes and behaviours, most frequently but not limited through imparting knowledge and developing skills through training. However, it also involves learning-by-doing, participation, ownership, and processes associated with increasing performance through changes in management, motivation, morale and levels of accountability and responsibility.

Capacity building at the institutional level focuses on overall organisational performance and functioning capabilities, as well as the ability of an organisation to adapt to change. It aims to develop the institution as a total system, including its constituent individuals and groups, as well as its relationship to the outside. In addition to improvements in physical assets, such as infrastructure, institutional capacity building involves clarification of missions, structures, responsibilities, accountabilities and reporting lines, changes in procedures and communications and changes in the deployment of human resources.

At the systemic level capacity building is concerned with the creation of “enabling environment”, i.e. the overall policy, economic, regulatory, and accountability frameworks within which institutions and individuals operate. Relationships and processes between institutions, both formal and informal, as well as their mandates, are important.