UNDP is working in 166 countries to help develop the capacities required to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Capacity is the ability of individuals, institutions and societies to perform functions, solve problems, and set and achieve objectives in a sustainable manner. Capacity Development (CD) is thereby the process through which individuals, organisations and societies obtain, strengthen and maintain the capabilities to set and achieve their own development objectives over time.

Over the years, the following capacity development strategies have emerged as good practice for UNDP based on learning from applications. These strategies may be applied to address capacity development needs in a variety of sectors that speak to integrated approaches to development. Selection of capacity development strategies should be predicated upon findings from a capacity assessment exercise:

1. Capacity Assessments
- Capacity Assessment Supporting Tool
- Capacity Assessment Methodology User’s Guide
2. Education, Training and Learning
3. Leadership Capacities
4. Institutional Reform and Incentives
- Institutional Reform and Change Management
- Incentive Systems
5. Accountability and Voice Mechanisms
- Mutual Accountability Mechanisms
- Multi-Stakeholder Engagement Processes

Please visit http://www.capacity.undp.org for resources on Cpacity Development.