Capacity building
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.
Summary
Capacity building can be implemented both on organisational level and on the level of the national nuclear programme. On organisational level, it can be used as a process of enhancing an organization’s ability to achieve its goals and also implement knowledge management principles and practices.
Description
For a detailed description of the IAEA capacity building concept, 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
