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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCapability-building
/ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ə.ti ˈbɪl.dɪŋ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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The process of developing and strengthening the skills, instincts, abilities, processes, and resources that organizations and communities need to survive, adapt, and thrive in a fast-changing world.
"The international agency funded a multi-year capability-building program for local healthcare workers." - 2
Activities designed to improve the operational effectiveness and competencies of an institution or individual.
"Effective strategic planning relies heavily on continuous capability-building across all departments."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the combination of 'capability' (from Late Middle English 'capabilitie', ultimately from Latin 'capax') and 'building' (from Old English 'byldan'). The compound emerged in international development, organizational management, and public policy discourse in the late 20th century to describe the deliberate process of enhancing skills, competencies, and infrastructure.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Capability-building" is said worldwide
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renforcement des capacités
Transliteration: ʁɑ̃fɔʁsəmɑ̃ de kapasite
"Le programme vise le renforcement des capacités des institutions locales."
Kompetenzaufbau
Transliteration: kɔmpəˈtɛnt͡sˌʔaʊ̯fbaʊ̯
"Der Kompetenzaufbau ist für den langfristigen Erfolg des Unternehmens entscheidend."
rafforzamento delle capacità
Transliteration: raffortsamento delle kapitʃita
"Il progetto si concentra sul rafforzamento delle capacità amministrative."
fortalecimiento de capacidades
Transliteration: foɾtalecimiento de kapasidades
"La iniciativa incluye talleres de fortalecimiento de capacidades para jóvenes emprendedores."
capacitação
Transliteration: kapasitaˈsɐ̃w
"O foco principal da ONG é a capacitação das comunidades vulneráveis."
क्षमता निर्माण
Transliteration: kshamata nirman
"यह संगठन युवाओं के लिए क्षमता निर्माण कार्यक्रम आयोजित करता है।"
能力建设
Transliteration: nénglì jiànshè
"政府极力推进地方政府的能力建设。"
역량 강화
Transliteration: yeongryang ganghwa
"회사는 직원들을 위한 역량 강화 교육을 제공합니다."
能力開発
Transliteration: nōryoku kaihatsu
"組織全体の能力開発が急務となっている。"
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