Organisational Capacity Assessment (OCA)

This publication documents the organisational capacity assessment (OCA) implementation process and experiences of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded Capable Partners Botswana (CAP) capacity building project that supported a number of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) working in HIV prevention in Botswana from 2008–2011. The purpose of the project, according to project partner FHI 360, was to strengthen community-based responses to HIV prevention implemented by civil society organisations (CSOs), and help the organisations develop into strong and effective partners in the national HIV and AIDS response.

The CAP Project organisational capacity assessment conceptual model, implementation processes, major activities, tools used, and key results are outlined in this publication. Case studies and practical examples that capture experiences regarding the OCA process have also been included. The process, findings, tools and results are suggested to be of relevance to other organisations involved in capacity building or implementing community-based programme in Botswana and beyond.

Table of Contents:

• Background and Introduction
• What is Capacity and Why Is It Important for the Sustainability of HIV and AIDS Prevention Responses? 
• Conceptual Framework for Improving Organisational Capacity in HIV Prevention 
• Capacity Assessments in Health and HIV and AIDS programmes 
• CAP Botswana’s Organisational Capacity Building Approach
• CAP Botswana’s Capacity Assessment Domains
• CAP Botswana’s Capacity Assessment Process 
• Evolution of the OCA between Baseline and Mid-point 
• Scoring Structure of the OCA Tool 
• TA (Technical Assistance) Prioritisation Exercise 
• Technical Assistance Plan 
• Results 
• Improved Capacity Leads to Better Performance 
• Conclusion and Lessons Learned 
• References

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