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James Madison University

2007

Capacity development

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Mine-Action Capacity Development At A Crossroads, Dennis Barlow, Daniele Ressler Jul 2007

Mine-Action Capacity Development At A Crossroads, Dennis Barlow, Daniele Ressler

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Capacity development is a central part of sustainable mine action. As a concept, capacity development has evolved over time but even now there is not an agreed-upon definition. While the mine action sector has made progress in encouraging the development of national capacity in many countries, there is still much that can be done to promote strong, capable institutions—both within the mineaction field and beyond.


National Ownership And Partnerships For Capacity Development, Hrh Prince Mired R.Z. Al-Hussein, Olaf Juergensen Jul 2007

National Ownership And Partnerships For Capacity Development, Hrh Prince Mired R.Z. Al-Hussein, Olaf Juergensen

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Through the lens of Jordan’s mine-action history, the importance of strong leadership, national ownership and partnerships are detailed here as necessary for capacity development.