Capacity Building
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Capacity Building: investing in people and institutions

Human and institutional capacity development is a core part of our work, alongside research and knowledge production. We seek to strengthen the skills and competencies of Sudanese professionals across a range of fields, through training programmes in management and planning and opportunities for continuous learning, so that institutions are better able to meet challenges and sustain the progress they make.

Our capacity-development work goes beyond training. We provide technical assistance and support institutional development, helping partner institutions strengthen their management systems, procedures and ways of working, drawing on the research and expertise of our working groups.

Developing Sudanese talent is a central focus of this pillar. Through public administration training and community engagement programmes, it contributes to SDG 16, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, and in particular to building effective institutions.

Our approach

We take a comprehensive approach to capacity development that focuses on skills, knowledge and competencies across sectors. By investing in people, we seek to develop qualified professionals who can contribute to positive change.

Core principles

01

Leadership development

Programmes that develop professionals with vision and integrity, with a focus on strategic thinking and problem-solving.

02

Education and training

Programmes and workshops that strengthen technical, professional and knowledge skills in the public sector, civil society and the private sector.

03

Institutional strengthening

Partnerships and technical assistance that help institutions build their administrative and operational capacity, so they can carry out their mandates and deliver better services.

04

Community participation

Strengthening the capacity of local communities to organise and take an active part in local planning and development efforts.

05

Research and innovation

Support for research initiatives and innovative projects that contribute to sustainable, evidence-based solutions.

Flagship initiative

Our flagship initiative

Sudan Academy of Public Administration

SAPA

Our flagship initiative for developing leadership and management capacity in public service and administration. Its programme is designed to give participants the skills and knowledge needed to address Sudan's development challenges and opportunities, and will draw on the research and expertise of SPAG's working groups.

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Objectives
1Leadership skillsIntensive training in strategic planning, effective communication and ethical professional practice.
2Good governanceAn emphasis on the principles of transparency and integrity.
3Encouraging innovationTools for creative thinking and for solving complex problems.
4Strengthening cooperationA community of emerging professionals built on mutual learning.
5Building resiliencePreparing professionals who can adapt to changing circumstances.

Methods

Applied learningMentoring and professional coachingProfessional networksContinuous learningResearch and knowledge exchange

Other pillars

Pillar 01Strategic Planning Pillar 03Solidarity Pillar 04Innovation