Enhancing Organizational Capacity: A Holistic Examination of Evolution, Methods and Challenges

Abstract

This comprehensive review explores the evolution, importance, methods, challenges, and recommendations for capacity building across various sectors, with a focus on rural development and agricultural stakeholders. Beginning with a historical overview from the 1960s to the present, the study highlights shifts in focus and methodologies, emphasizing the critical role of capacity building in promoting effectiveness and efficiency. It examines the significance of capacity building for farmers and rural extension staff, emphasizing the need to equip them with skills and resources to enhance productivity and livelihoods. The review also discusses management skills, levels of capacity building, conceptual frameworks, approaches, core issues, and methods in capacity development. Also, it addresses the difficulties inherent in capacity building efforts and presents recommendations for building conceptual frameworks. Summarily, this study underscores the multifaceted and dynamic nature of capacity building and its pivotal role in promoting resilience, sustainability, and societal development.