Organizational Capacity Building Research Articles

Civil Service Reforms in Nigeria

Adequate and effective management of the civil service are critical to sustainable socio – economic development of any nation. In Nigeria, as in most countries in Africa, the civil service has declined in proficiency, probity and morale in the past decades. Consequently, the State’s capability and potential to fulfill its responsibilities as service providers to the citizens has declined and progressively a crisis developed in the Nigerian civil service. In order to improve service delivery, successive post – independent governments have undertaken various civil service reforms to reposition the skills, capability, influence and morale of the civil servants. Yet, the civil servants have remained ineffective, demotivated, have low morale, limited training, low capacity and capability to perform their functions. This study reviews the various civil service reforms in post – independence Nigeria and their short comings. It also considers the challenges encountered by these reform initiatives. The secondary means of data collection was employed. The study concludes that civil service reforms have remained difficult to implement due to strong institutional, political, administrative and psychological hindrances. The study recommends that the government should collaborate with various stakeholders like political leaders, the media, civil society organizations, private sector and the international community. Their cooperation and synergy are highly needed for reforms to be successful. Government should also invest in human capital development by organizing capacity building programmes and also implement good welfare packages that will motivate workers to put in their best to see that government’s business and reforms are well implemented among others.

Co-evolution, organizational capacity building, logistics capabilities and operational agility during health emergencies

PurposeGlobally, health care facilities often fail to respond quickly to health emergencies, resulting in significant deaths. Thus, the study examines the mediating effect of logistics capabilities in the relationship between co-evolution, organization capacity building and operational agility.Design/methodology/approachSmartPLS 4.0.8.3, variance-based structural equation models (VB-SEM) were used to test direct and indirect hypotheses across 45 health facilities. The respondents were 140 nurses and doctors. Disproportionate stratified simple random sampling was used based on government and private health facilities in Kampala City, Uganda.FindingsA significant and positive relationship exists between logistics capability and operational agility. However, co-evolution and organizational capacity are intimately linked to operational agility via logistics capability.Research limitations/implicationsA quantitative cross-sectional survey was conducted using self-administered questionnaires. The results did not show any variation in the operational agility of health facilities during emergency management; thus, qualitative approaches are needed.Practical implicationsDuring emergency management, health facilities need to cooperate by sharing information, building capacity to increase their responsiveness and flexibility. This should be done by sharing equipment, tools, drugs and medical supplies, and we hope to encourage joint medical research.Originality/valueA complex adaptive systems (CAS) framework is used in this study to examine how co-evolution, organizational capacity building and logistical capability relate to the operational agility of healthcare during times of emergency.

A Model for Enhancing Organizational Capacity in State Islamic Higher Education Institution Study Programs to Achieve International Reputation

Capacity building in organizations is an innovative strategy aimed at enhancing efficiency, effectiveness, productivity, and accountability to achieve global recognition. This article investigates organizational capacity building within the Doctoral Study Program in Islamic Education Management at the Postgraduate Program of the State Islamic University of Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang, an institution committed to attaining an international reputation. Using a qualitative approach and descriptive analysis, data were gathered through interviews, observation, and documentation. The study reveals that: (1) the development of organizational capacity to achieve international recognition focuses primarily on human resource development and organizational strengthening; (2) visionary leadership is the most crucial factor in reaching international status; and (3) the process of building organizational capacity involves socializing the goals of international recognition, empowering existing resources, managing the transition through the ADKAR Prosci model, and striving to become an internationally recognized Islamic university. These findings suggest that enhancing organizational capacity in an effective, efficient, and sustainable manner can significantly improve the productivity, performance, and accountability of study programs, contributing to their international reputation.

Improving electronic health record documentation and use to promote evidence-based pediatric care.

Electronic health records (EHRs) often lack the necessary functionalities to support the full implementation of national clinical guidelines for pediatric care outlined in the American Academy of Pediatrics Bright Futures Guidelines. Using HealthySteps (HS), an evidence-based pediatric primary care program, as an exemplar, this study aimed to enhance pediatric EHRs, identify facilitators and barriers to EHR enhancements, and improve data quality for delivering clinical care as part of HS implementation and evidence building. Three HS sites-each differing in location, setting, number of children served, and mix of child insurance coverage-participated in the study. Sites received technical assistance to support data collection and EHR updates. A comprehensive evaluation, including a process evaluation and outcomes monitoring, was conducted to gauge progress toward implementing study data requirements over time. Data sources included administrative records, surveys, and interviews. All sites enhanced their EHRs yet relied on supplemental data systems to track care coordination. Sites improved documentation of required data, demonstrating reductions in missing data and increases in extractable data between baseline and follow-up assessments. For example, the percentage of missing social-emotional screening results ranged from 0% to 8.0% at study conclusion. Facilitators and barriers to EHR enhancements included organizational supports, leadership, and capacity building. With significant investment of time and resources, practices modified their EHRs to better capture services aligned with HS and Bright Futures. However, more scalable digital solutions are necessary to support EHR updates to help drive improvements in clinical care and outcomes for children and families.

Qualitative Evaluation of an Antimicrobial Stewardship Tele-Mentoring Program in US Rural & Critical Access Hospitals

Background: The University of Washington (UW) Center for Stewardship in Medicine (CSiM) supports a tele-antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) program (TASP) using the ECHO approach (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) in small, rural, and Critical Access Hospitals (primarily in the western U.S.) with education, mentoring, organizational capacity building, and a community of peers. To evaluate the continuing education (CE) component of UW-TASP ECHO, CSiM surveyed individuals receiving CE credits as part of the program. This survey was designed to track individuals’ satisfaction with the program and to assess the impact of UW-TASP ECHO on AMS in participating facilities. Methods: The CE participants’ survey was completed annually by individuals participating in UW TASP ECHO using online survey software. The survey included closed-ended and open-ended questions. Responses to open-ended questions were entered into Atlas.ti qualitative analysis software and coded iteratively according to themes that emerged. When a new code emerged partway through the coding process, earlier surveys were re-coded for the new code. Final codes were grouped into themes and sub-themes and quotes from each theme identified were summarized and attached to the theme and reported. Results: Data from three administrations of this survey were available: 2018-2019 (n=66); 2020-2021 (n=27); and 2021-2022 (n=30). These surveys were completed by a total of 95 individuals from 53 hospitals. Seven of these individuals completed a survey in each year, 14 completed a survey in two years, and 74 completed only one survey. Themes identified were COVID-19 support (including procedures and policies, being kept up-to-date, research summaries, and peer support), the antibiotic pocket guide developed by UW, strength in community, staff education, role of CSiM in developing/strengthening the AMS program at the facility, change in use of antibiotics, UW imprimatur, learning/growing as a healthcare provider, and importance for small, rural hospitals (see examples in Table 1). Conclusions: This qualitative analysis provides evidence from surveys of individuals participating in CE that UW TASP ECHO has had a meaningful impact in such domains as building a strong community among small, rural and critical access hospitals, educating staff, changing antibiotic use and providing peer support, among others.

Healthy Me, Healthy Planet: Evaluation of a pilot planetary health library program

AbstractIssue AddressedThe Healthy Me, Healthy Planet program was an evidence‐informed pilot program conducted by a local libraries to promote the health co‐benefits of action on climate change.BackgroundAn impact evaluation of the Healthy Me, Healthy Planet program was conducted using a mixed methods research design including pre‐, during, and post‐program surveys and online focus groups.MethodsThe evaluation included 136 participants aged 18+ years who were able to understand and communicate in English or simplified Chinese language. Descriptive analyses of the survey data were integrated with thematic analyses of focus group (N = 2) data to generate key themes.ResultsKey impacts included individual and organisational capacity building, personal and social well‐being, and pro‐environmental knowledge, attitudes, and behaviour. Impacts on program participants included increased confidence, motivation, positive feelings, and personal well‐being after taking part in the Healthy Me, Healthy Planet program. Participants reported enhanced social connections, mental well‐being, and environmental benefits such as engaging within the community on environmental issues and feeling inspired to make sustainable lifestyle changes.ConclusionLibraries play a key role in promoting the health of people and planet in the community because they are a trusted, safe, and supportive community setting, a curator of credible and reliable evidence‐based information on health and planetary topics and a local and free provider for skills and literacy development.So WhatThe evaluation of the pilot suggests that participants improved their capacity to practice sustainable living and it is recommended that this program be expanded to other library settings to enhance community connection and support local planetary health initiatives.

Dynamics of circular business development: The case of social clothing recycle

AbstractNowadays, scholars and policymakers see circular economy (CE) as a relevant paradigm to pursue sustainability. Despite the mushrooming literature on CE, management studies lack in describing CE implementation features at a firm level and the driving forces for circular conversion. This paper thus seeks to investigate the key dynamics occurring in native circular firms to support hypotheses generation on the development and diffusion of circular business models. For this purpose, two representative case studies in the social clothing sector have been performed with a qualitative and participative approach, making use of system dynamics (SD) tools. Cases' narrative and embedded SD causal structures depict the organization's business, environmental, social and educational features. The model illustrates self‐reinforcing dynamics of circular consumptions and sales, organizational capacity building and consumer conversion to circularity. Composite learning mechanisms and educational initiatives catalyse the commercial business and disclose a role for circular companies in the affirmation of CE as an alternative paradigm to the linear economy. Furthermore, case‐based inductive understanding is discussed through a typological matrix that contains a classification of CE businesses. Overall, the paper attempts to contribute to the management field by describing the development dynamics of CE business models. The case studies, faced with an SD approach, provide insights on implementation mechanisms of CE at a company level and are the basis of new hypotheses generation on circular development and conversion.

Organizational Capacity Building in Disability Empowerment by UPT Sentra Wirajaya Makassar

Capacity Building is a set of activities in which individuals (individuals, organizations, communities, or nation-states) develop the ability to effectively take part in governance. This study aims to see how organizational capacity development has been implemented by UPT Sentra Wirajaya Makassar in terms of disability empowerment in the city of Makassar. The population in this study is employees at the UPT Sentra Wirajaya Makassar Office. Interview guidelines. Data used to be analyzed in a qualitative descriptive manner. The results showed that: 1) Monitor the external environment to identify needs and opportunities for organizational change, has run optimally because UPT sentra wirajaya has been able to develop organizational capacity in terms of monitoring external trends to develop its strategy. 2) Review the organization's strategy, where this strategy works well because the organization has carried out job training that is in direct contact for people with disabilities. 3) Identify capacity needs and plan for capacity development, namely initial monitoring The assessment at this stage has run optimally because it has been deeply carried out by social workers to find out the self-development needs of people with disabilities from various aspects. 4) Negotiate external support forms of external cooperation of the organization have not run optimally to external parties. 5) Implement and manage the capacity development process is already running a good SOP. Where the organization is based on the Constitution on persons with disabilities. 6) Monitor and evaluate the capacity development process Regular monitoring and evaluation of the capacity building process in relation to changes in organizational priorities has been carried out well.

Leadership Style of School Heads and Teachers’ Resiliency Level

With the escalating complexities of the lives of students and teachers, leaders need to come up with a better strategy to handle pressing issues to respond proactively to the constantly changing conditions in the educational situation. This study was undertaken to determine the extent of resilient leadership style of school heads in terms of crisis management, care for teachers and organizational capacity. Likewise, this study also determined the teachers’ resiliency level in terms of determination, interaction, relationship, and problem-solving. The study employed a descriptive correlational and causal research design which included a quantitative approach to collecting numerical data through an adapted and modified questionnaire from Tuscano (2020 and Yorge (2019). Mean, standard deviation, Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient or Pearson (r), and linear regression were also used. The respondents were the teachers in Jasaan South District in the Division of Misamis Oriental who were selected through a stratified random sampling procedure, Slovin’s Formula. Results revealed that the overall resilient leadership by the school heads was at a Very High Level while the teachers’ resiliency was at a High Level of Resiliency. Care for teachers showed significant impact on the teachers’ resiliency level. Thus, the school heads have to consider providing additional programs and initiatives on the care for teachers and organizational capacity building as these have an impact their resilient leadership style as well as the teachers’ resiliency level.

Stranding reports of the Antillean manatee in the middle Magdalena Basin, Colombia 2011 to 2023

The aim of this study was to conduct an analysis of reported events concerning Antillean manatee (Trichechus manatus manatus) strandings in the middle Magdalena Basin region of Colombia from January 2011 to December 2023. To achieve this, a literature search was conducted in newspapers, news broadcasts, as well as gray and published reports, complemented by interviews and workshops with various governmental and non-governmental organizations. This search resulted in reliable information regarding past experiences involving stranded manatees over the years. Cases attended to by the environmental authority and its partners were also considered. Forty-four stranding events were recorded, with 34 deaths and 10 live manatees. Of the cases discovered, 79.5% of the reported cases were addressed. This effort highlighted the current lack of an official database that would provide firsthand knowledge of Antillean manatee stranding events in Colombia, thereby hindering timely and appropriate territorial management during response to the challenges faced by this species in the region. Furthermore, it underscores the need to implement a standardized response pathway for manatee cases, following appropriate protocols, and promoting the coordination of stakeholders within the regional stranding network in the middle Magdalena Basin. This approach, in addition to supporting the capacity building of communities, institutions, and organizations for improving response knowledge, conservation, and manatee recovery, is of paramount importance for the long-term sustainability of manatee populations in the region.

Feasibility of a Capacity Building Organizational Intervention for Worker Safety and Well-being in the Transportation Industry: Pivoting to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic and Social and Political Unrest in Chile.

This study developed, implemented, and evaluated the feasibility of executing an organizational capacity building intervention to improve bus driver safety and well-being in a Chilean transportation company. Method: Through an implementation science lens and using a pre-experimental mixed methods study design, we assessed the feasibility of implementing a participatory organizational intervention designed to build organizational capacity. Result: We identified contextual factors that influenced the intervention mechanisms and intervention implementation and describe how the company adapted the approach for unexpected external factors during the COVID-19 pandemic and social and political unrest experienced in Chile. Conclusions: The intervention enabled the organization to create an agile organizational infrastructure that provided the organization's leadership with new ways to be nimbler and more responsive to workers' safety and well-being needs and was robust in responding to strong external forces that were undermining worker safety and well-being.

Participation of Social Organizations in Urban Social Governance: Realistic Dilemma and Optimization Path

Participation of Social Organizations in Urban Social Governance: Realistic Dilemma and Optimization Path

Virtual mode of disseminating oil palm technologies duringCovid-19 – An Appraisal

Development of oil palm across the country necessitates organizing capacity building programmes on oil palm which is taken up regularly by ICAR-IIOPR. During Covid-19 pandemic situation ICAR-IIOPR opted for online mode for disseminating oil palm technologies. ICAR-IIOPR had organized 13 virtual trainings to about 632 officers during 2020-2022. Feedback of IIOPR virtual trainings was collected from the participants by using standardized questionnaire and data was compiled and statistical tools such as frequencies and percentages were used to know the results and draw inferences. Data was tabulated for parameters viz., devices used, interaction, virtualcommunication, time management etc. and it was found that 45.16 % trainees expressed that their overall feeling about IIOPR virtual trainings was good.

Chinese Social Organizations Participation in Epidemic Prevention and Control: Actions, Issues, and Countermeasures

In theory, as a significant force in social governance, social organizations play a crucial role in responding to major emergencies. Through practical observation, it can be seen that in the prevention and control of the COVID-19 pandemic, Chinese social organizations actively participated, primarily responsible for coordinating epidemic prevention materials, providing professional services, serving as volunteers, and actively engaging in publicity. Compared to the government, they possess advantages and characteristics such as resource advantages, coordination advantages, professional advantages, and public welfare advantages, playing a role that the government and businesses may not fully exploit. While acknowledging their strengths, it is also necessary to admit that Chinese social organizations face various challenges in their participation in pandemic prevention and control, such as insufficient participation, lack of independence, and limited credibility. These issues can be analyzed from three dimensions: the internal aspects of social organizations themselves, the relationship between social organizations and the government, and legal regulations. To better harness the role of social organizations in responding to public crises, it is essential to make improvements in the following three areas: 1. Accelerate organizational capacity building to enhance social organizations ability to respond to emergencies. 2. Streamline the relationship between the government and social organizations to achieve complementary strengths. 3. Enhance legal regulations. It is hoped that these measures can contribute to improving the governance capacity of social organizations in effectively participating in public crisis events.

Employees’ Capacity Building and Performance of Non-Governmental Organizations in Rwanda: A Case of Free Methodist Church in Rwanda, Kigali City

Employees’ Capacity Building and Performance of Non-Governmental Organizations in Rwanda: A Case of Free Methodist Church in Rwanda, Kigali City

Organizational Capacity Building for Women Labor: A Study of North Kalimantan Labor and Transmigration Service

Labor empowerment is one of the government’s responsibilities, and management related to workforce empowerment is conducted by the Office of Labor and Transmigration in North Kalimantan province. This study aims to analyze the capacitybuilding strategy of public sector organizations studied at the Office of Labor and Transmigration of North Kalimantan province to empower female workers. Qualitative research methods were used in this study, while the data sources included primary and secondary data. The results show that the strategy for building the capacity of public sector organizations, namely the Office of Labor and Transmigration, in empowering women workers has been quite effective. The nine aspects of the strategy for developing the capacity of public sector organizations are organizational mission and strategy, organizational culture, organizational structure, organizational competence, organizational process resources, organizational financial resources, information resources, and organizational infrastructure. This is due to limited resources owned by the Office of Labor and Transmigration, namely budgetary resources as well as infrastructure suboptimal in implementing the program to empower female workers in the North Kalimantan province.
 Keywords: strategy for capacity budding, empowerment, women workforce

Analysis of factors influencing the organizational capacity of Institutional Review Boards In China: a crisp-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis based on 107 cases

BackgroundInstitutional Review Boards (IRBs) play a vital role in safeguarding the rights and interests of both research participants and researchers. However, China initiated the establishment of its own IRB system relatively late in comparison to international standards. Despite commendable progress, there is a pressing need to strengthen the organizational capacity building of Chinese IRBs. Hence, this study aims to analyze the key factors driving the enhancement of organizational capacity within these committees.MethodThe cross-sectional survey for this research was conducted from July 2020 to January 2022. Following the statistical grouping based on the "2020 China Health Statistical Yearbook", a systematic investigation of IRBs in various provinces of China was carried out. In-depth interviews and questionnaire surveys were conducted with the chairpersons and administrative executives (or secretaries) of highly cooperative IRBs. Subsequently, data were collected from 107 IRBs. Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) was employed as the method to analyze the factors influencing the organizational capacity of medical ethics committees and explore the diverse combinations of these factors.ResultsThrough a singular necessary condition analysis, the variable "protection of rights and interests" emerges as a critical factor contributing to the robust construction of Institutional Review Boards Institutional Review Boards (IRBs). Conversely, the variables of "lack of member ability, absence of review process, and deficiency in the supervision mechanism" collectively constitute a sufficient condition leading to weaker IRB construction. The state analysis uncovers three interpretation modes: member ability-oriented (M1), system process-oriented mode (M2), and resource system-oriented mode (M3).ConclusionsThe results of this study are effectively explicable using the "Triangular Force" model proposed for the hypothesis of IRBs' organizational capacity, which provides a solid foundation for the development of organizational capabilities in IRBs. To enhance the organizational capacity of IRBs in China, it is imperative to elevate the competence of committee members and strengthen team development. This can be achieved by establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework and refining procedural protocols. Moreover, clarifying the organizational structure and optimizing resource allocation are essential steps in bolstering the overall organizational capabilities of these committees.

Digital Transformation and its Impact in Egypt: A Comprehensive Literature Review

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to review all studies that have analyzed the correlation between digitalization and economic growth. Additionally, this review analyses previous studies investigating the impact of digitalization on the labour market. Theoretical framework: Several technological advances, including digitalization, intelligent automation, and software, have encouraged countries and industries to set up visions and plans that will lead to economic growth and strengthen their competitive position. This study will provide a holistic framework highlighting the current state and potential growth areas of digitalization in the economy. Design/Methodology/Approach: In this study, we examine and organize current research literature that explores the impact of digitalization on economic growth and the transformation in the labour market, quantitatively or qualitatively. Findings: The ability of Egypt to develop the digital transformation is related to readiness to obtain the framework of five pillars: legislation, technical and organizational capabilities, capacity building, and cooperation with other stakeholders. This imposes on the government the importance of continuing work to ensure the sustainability of strategies, measures, and adaptation to face the accelerated nature of cyber threats development according to the state of technical progress. Research, practical & social implication: This study will provide a holistic framework highlighting the current digitalisation state, the impact of digital transformation on economies, and the potential strategies to adopt digitalisation. Originality/Value: This study comprehensively reviews the correlation between digitalization and economic growth and the labour market's evolving requirements focusing on the Egyptian economy.

Organizational capacity building of SMA Muhammadiyah III Yogyakarta through effective communication

Good communication between teachers and students will create a fun teaching and learning process and establish positive cooperation in efforts to develop school organizational capacity. In order to achieve this, the community service aims to support teachers in the learning process through effective organizational communication training. The implementation of this program begins with an initial assessment followed by increasing awareness regarding leadership and training in organizational capacity building with an effective organizational communication approach. The results of this program shows an increase in understanding and application of the importance of communication skills in school organizations by 85%. At the end of the program, a grant was given in the form of a sound system as an internal communication medium.

Investigating Barriers to Effective Reporting of Sustainable Development Goals by Government Institutions in Kenya

The purpose of this study was to investigate the barriers to effective reporting of sustainable development goals (SDGs) in Kenya, with the primary focus being environmental reporting using the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) as a reference point. The objectives were to determine challenges when reporting environmental statistics, and propose recommendations to enhance effective reporting of environmental statistics by NEMA. The study was anchored on accountability and sustainability theories. Descriptive design was adopted, and the study population was drawn from NEMA, State Department of Planning in Kenya, and the United Nations Environment Programme. The study sampled 98 respondents using purposive sampling strategy where 91 filled and returned self-administered questionnaires that were subjected to analysis. The generated data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), version 25. The results showed that there was a positive significant moderate linear relationship between effective reporting of SDGs and NEMA’s institutional capacity, M&E Framework, and enabling environment. However, environmental governance was not a significant predictor. The study concluded that organizations need enhanced technology for data acquisition, clear M&E structures, and continuous institutional capacity building to address changing reporting environment and policy needs. The study recommends bridging of existing knowledge gaps in the sector through research and partnership, organizational and individual capacity building, establishment of innovation/science centers, data driven governance, policy coherence, and environmental advocacy.