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capacity strengthening

[kəˈpæsɪti ˈstreŋθənɪŋ]
noun
fortalecimento de capacidades
1. The process of developing and improving the skills, resources, and institutional capabilities of individuals, organizations, or systems to perform more effectively
The NGO focused on capacity strengthening in rural communities through training programs.
A ONG focou no fortalecimento de capacidades em comunidades rurais através de programas de treinamento.
2. Enhancement of technical, managerial, and organizational competencies within institutions or sectors
Capacity strengthening initiatives helped the local government improve service delivery.
Iniciativas de fortalecimento de capacidades ajudaram o governo local a melhorar a prestação de serviços.
Synonyms
capacity buildingcapacity developmentinstitutional strengtheningskills enhancementcapability improvement
Antonyms
capacity weakeningcapability degradationinstitutional decline

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fortalecimento de capacidades
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese, especially in development and organizational contexts
São Paulo
reforço de capacidades
Alternative form occasionally used in São Paulo business circles
Portugal
reforço de capacidades
Preferred terminology in European Portuguese and Portuguese international development sectors

Related Idioms & Phrases

build up capacity
strengthen organizational muscles
invest in human capital
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