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Download and print the learning package

The Learning Package is available for download in three PDF files:

  • Part 1: The Core Concept (17 pages, PDF 0.6 MB)
  • Part 2: How to… (62 pages, PDF 1.2 MB)
  • Part 3: Trainer-facilitator’s guide (11 pages, PDF 0.4 MB)

A PowerPoint presentation (PPTX 0.7 MB) is also available to accompany the Package.

LenCD learning package on capacity development from Brian Lucas

End of the LenCD Learning Package on Capacity Development

  • Learning
    • The core concept
      • Capacity: a summary of the core concepts (levels, types, and themes)
      • Capacity: what is it?
      • Capacity development
      • Towards a shared understanding about the principles and values of capacity development
    • How to…
      • How to map and influence stakeholders to get started
      • How to define and map a change process
      • How to work with incentives to stimulate change
      • How to assess change readiness
      • How to assess existing capacity and define capacity needs
      • How to design the overall capacity development approach and an evolving mix of ‘best fit’ methods and tools
      • How to establish partnerships for scale up
      • How to formulate capacity goals and objectives
      • How to formulate capacity indicators for different contexts and levels
      • How to measure capacity outcomes and results for different levels and contexts
      • How to develop M&E processes that foster learning
    • Resources
      • Core concepts
      • Processes, tools, and techniques
      • Case studies and evaluations
      • Capacity development web sites
      • Internal agency CD learning initiatives and resources
      • Other sources
    • Trainer-facilitator’s guide
      • Ideas for using the Core Concept section
      • Examples of session plans for workshops
      • Ideas for using the ‘How to’ pages
    • Download and print the learning package

LenCD was active from 2004 until 2016. This website archives many of the materials accumulated while the network was active, but the website is no longer maintained.