Capacity development for education systems in fragile contexts

This paper examines capacity development, education and fragility and the links between these by reviewing relevant research and policy literature. It is well documented that capacity development constitutes a crucial challenge in any developing country. Is capacity development in fragile contexts different from capacity development in other contexts? How is capacity development for education in fragile contexts different from capacity development in other sectors? These questions, among others, are at the core of this paper that is intended to stimulate debate and support the...  [+] Show more

This paper examines capacity development, education and fragility and the links between these by reviewing relevant research and policy literature. It is well documented that capacity development constitutes a crucial challenge in any developing country. Is capacity development in fragile contexts different from capacity development in other contexts? How is capacity development for education in fragile contexts different from capacity development in other sectors? These questions, among others, are at the core of this paper that is intended to stimulate debate and support the development of effective and sustainable capacity development strategies.

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