Capacity Development: Definitions, Issues and Implications for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation

Abstract

Introduction As we enter the 21 century improving the quality of life of citizens throughout the world remains an elusive dream. Despite advances made in education, health, population control and the general prosperity of people, much still needs to be done. “ The past four decade’s practices of delivering foreign aid are being called into question for poor achievements in sustainable impact, national ownership and appropriate technologies.” (World Bank, 1998).