capacity gap
[kəˈpæsəti ɡæp]
nounpl: capacity gaps
lacuna de capacidade
1. The difference between the current ability or resources of an organization, system, or individual and what is needed to meet demands or achieve objectives
The company identified a significant capacity gap in its customer service department that needed to be filled before expanding operations.
A empresa identificou uma lacuna de capacidade significativa em seu departamento de atendimento ao cliente que precisava ser preenchida antes de expandir as operações.
2. In development and organizational contexts, the shortage of skills, infrastructure, funding, or workforce necessary to perform required functions effectively
The nonprofit organization addressed the capacity gap by investing in staff training and new equipment.
A organização sem fins lucrativos abordou a lacuna de capacidade investindo em treinamento de pessoal e novos equipamentos.
3. The disparity between existing infrastructure or capabilities and future requirements in strategic planning
Infrastructure assessments revealed a capacity gap that would limit the region's economic growth if not addressed.
As avaliações de infraestrutura revelaram uma lacuna de capacidade que limitaria o crescimento econômico da região se não fosse abordada.
The term 'capacity gap' is widely used in development work, organizational management, and strategic planning in both the USA and Brazil. In Brazilian contexts, it's particularly common in discussions about institutional development (capacitação institucional), government efficiency, and nonprofit sector strengthening. The concept reflects growing awareness in both countries about the importance of assessing and systematically addressing organizational limitations.
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