Catalyzing collective capacity for change: Ten points for a new operational approach to capacity development

Capacity development for too long has endured the stereotypical characterization of “just training and technical assistance” that has undermined its broader legitimacy. We need to shift to a new and bolder vision of capacity development, one that seeks to catalyze domestic collective capacity for change by inspiring, connecting and empowering transformative leaders and coalitions for change. The World Bank Institute proposes ten fundamental points in a new operational approach to capacity development that development practitioners can adopt in different country and regional circumstances.