Capacity building
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Definition
Capacity building is A systematic and integrated approach that includes education and training, human resource development, knowledge management and knowledge networks to develop and continuously improve the governmental, organizational and individual competencies and capabilities necessary for achieving a safe, secure and sustainable nuclear power programme. On organizational level capacity building is often defined as a process of enhacing an organization's ability to achieve its goalsand also implementknowledge management principles and practices.
Source:: Ref. [1]
Summary
Capacity building is an umbrella which consists of four elements: Education and training, knowledge management, human resource development and knowledge networks.
Government, organisations as well and individuals have a role in capacity building. Government should have a clear policy and strategy for the nuclear programme and for developing and maintaining the required human capacity on the national level. Organisations role is to communicate their needs to the government and to develop the capacity of their personnel.
Description
Overview
Education
Training
Knowledge management
Human resource development
Knowledge networks
Evaluation process
The IAEA has developed a methodology for self-assessment of the capacity building on both national and organisational level. For a detailed description of process, please refer to Ref. [1].
References
[1] Methodology for Self-assessment of Capacity Building in Member States with Nuclear Power Programmes and Those Planning to Embark on Such a Programme http://www-ns.iaea.org/downloads/coordination/methodology-for-self-assessment-of-capacity-building-24-july-2012.pdf
