A mantra in development, and a constant demand in every policy paper, is that there is a need for "capacity development". The fact that this is still such a prevalent prescription gives an idea of how ...

million for hands-on technical advice, policy-oriented training, and peer learning The IMF works with countries to strengthen their economic institutions by providing technical assistance and training ...

When the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted in 2015, the international community shifted gears and took aim at bringing about the biggest positive impact to the largest number of ...

Isn’t capacity building a potentially never-ending bureaucrat’s fantasy? Isn’t it time for a serious rethink? In broadest terms, capacity building means improving the organisational performance of ...

Though international development experts rarely agree upon anything, most accept that effective and accountable government institutions, including security institutions, are a prerequisite for other ...

SHARJAH, 29th April, 2026 (WAM) -- The Sharjah Capacity Development has announced the launch of the “Sharjah Parliamentary Summit,” an integrated development programme designed to prepare young ...

The IMF helps its members by providing technical assistance, training, and knowledge-sharing to improve their economic policies and make their institutions more effective. Strengthening the capacity ...