Annex B: Capacity Gap Analysis Checklist Thecapacitygapanalysisneedstobetailoredtothegivenenvironmentand counterpart. It should provide information on the questions below.Recommendedmethods:stakeholderanalysisexercise,problemtreeanalysisor projectplanningexercise.Thesustainabilitymarkermayalsoprovideyouwith additional input. 1.Capacity Gap and Problem IdentificationWhat is the underlying problem? Is an individual capacity building approach a potential solution?Frictionsorcompetitioninforexampleministriescouldbethereal problem should be investigatedAlternativesolutionstocapacitybuildingcouldbethedevelopmentof appropriatepoliciesandlegislation,revisingoperatingprocessesand procedures etc. If yes, then which particular gaps need to be filled?Which methods should be applied to fill these gaps?Another way of asking could be: What capacity does already exist and which needs do exist? Is an expert required to assess existing capacity? 2.Context and structures Arethereexisting(national)strategiesandpoliciesthatarelinkedtothe planned activity? Aresimilarinitiativesbyotheractorssuchasministries,NGOsorotherUN-agenciescurrentlyon-going,plannedorhavebeenrealizedinthepast?If yes, is it possible to obtain their lessons-learnt? Were UNOPS internal lessons-learnt consulted? 2.1 Participants Who is selecting the participants? How are participants being selected? Why are these individuals being selected? What structures are the participants embedded in? Whatisthemotivationoftheparticipants?Whatmeasureorsupportis needed to increase the motivation of participants? What is the educational background of the participants? Does is make sense to select a train-the-trainer approach? 2.2 Stakeholders Who are the stakeholders? Who is influential of the planned initiative and for what reasons? oConsider informal networks oMap hierarchies, also for individuals Does support and local ownership exist for the planned initiative? oConsider senior and middle- managementoWhichnoncapacitybuildingactivitiescouldgenerateandmaintain support and ensure that impacts last beyond project duration2.3 Learning and teaching cultureAre there certain cultural aspects that need to be taken into consideration? oLearning and teaching culture Forexample,isitappropriatetoaskquestionorchallenge ideas? Are participants used to working with a Computer/these specific programmes etc. oGender aspects Couldadditionalactivitiesbeplanedthatpromotegender mainstreaming? Willwomenbeabletoapplytheirnewlyacquiredskillsintheir working environment? oSpoken language and vocabulary Will materials, online training etc. need to be translated? Isthechoiceofwordsappropriatetothetopicandeducational background of participants? Will the learner have the opportunity to practise learned skills? Whattypesofindicatorsarenecessarytoassesstheachievementofthe objectives of the initiative? Which methods should be chosen to develop capacity? 2.4 Resources and Logistics Who will deliver the initiative, when and where? What local resources are available? Trainers Training materialWill impacts be sustained after the capacity building initiative? oIs follow-up support necessary? Is a pilot necessary?