Linda Ogilvie1, Marion Allen, Joanna Laryea, Mary Opare. 1. 3rd Floor, Clinical Sciences Building, Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada, T6G 2G3. linda.ogilvie@ualberta.ca
Abstract
PURPOSE: To discuss: (a) physical, human, organizational, social, and cultural capital and (b) empowerment as two theoretical foundations for building capacity. METHODS: These theoretical notions are examined in an analysis of a joint project between the Department of Nursing, University of Ghana and the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Alberta, Canada. FINDINGS: Capacity for the management of international development projects was enhanced at both sites. Building capacity required mutual trust, tolerance of ambiguity, and a willingness to step into the unknown.
PURPOSE: To discuss: (a) physical, human, organizational, social, and cultural capital and (b) empowerment as two theoretical foundations for building capacity. METHODS: These theoretical notions are examined in an analysis of a joint project between the Department of Nursing, University of Ghana and the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Alberta, Canada. FINDINGS: Capacity for the management of international development projects was enhanced at both sites. Building capacity required mutual trust, tolerance of ambiguity, and a willingness to step into the unknown.