CBO/FBO capacity analysis: a toolkit for assessing and building capacities for high quality responses to HIV/AIDS

This tool, developed by the CORE Initiative, enables community and faith-based organisations to analyse levels of capacity in different areas of organisational and technical work. The tool is designed to facilitate group discussions between members of community organisations (CBO) and external facilitators providing capacity-building support. It can also be self-administered by the CBO. The document outlines: how to organise a visit with a CBO; how to facilitate a discussion; how to start the discussion; how to conduct the analysis; how to document the discussion; and how to follow up the assessment.

The document identifies seven areas relating to specific areas of capacity: leadership, governance and strategy; finances; administration and human resources; project design and management; technical capacity; networking and advocacy; and community ownership and accountability. The document outlines a method of how participants can assess their own strengths, weaknesses and capacity building needs, and also develop an understanding of how they might strengthen their capacity or improve the way they work. The document recommends that questions and suggested responses be adapted to suit the local context before using the tool, and that the CBO should participate in this process. [adapted from author]