A study on capacity development in the "What Works to Prevent Violence Against Women" programme

While there is consensus among those working to prevent violence against women and girls of the need to develop the capacity of researchers and implementers working in the global South, there is insufficient evidence on how to effectively achieve this. This article reflects on the approaches used by...

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Published in:Development in practice 2019-08, Vol.29 (6), p.786-797
Main Authors: Willan, Samantha, Kerr-Wilson, Alice, Parke, Anna, Gibbs, Andrew
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aid - Capacity development
Capacity building approach
East Asia
Equality
Gender and diversity
Gender inequality
Methods
Prevention programs
Skills
Social sector - Health
Soft skills
Sub-Saharan Africa
Violence against women
Womens rights
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Summary:While there is consensus among those working to prevent violence against women and girls of the need to develop the capacity of researchers and implementers working in the global South, there is insufficient evidence on how to effectively achieve this. This article reflects on the approaches used by the What Works programme to develop capacity. It recommends that effective capacity development requires: meaningful commitment; an organic process driven by the needs of the global South; recognising the importance of soft-skills; acknowledging what is achievable within resource constraints; and a commitment to women's rights and gender equality.
ISSN:0961-4524
1364-9213
DOI:10.1080/09614524.2019.1615410