Good program design depends on knowing whether the ground is ready. Our Capacity & Readiness Assessments examine whether institutions, communities, or service systems are equipped to take on new initiatives or scale existing ones.
We assess technical, financial, human resource, and governance capacities through structured self-assessments, institutional scorecards, and field observations.
Our framework also explores softer dimensions like leadership, motivation, and local trust, which often determine success or failure.
For community-level assessments, we use participatory tools like readiness ladders and SWOT analyses to gauge willingness and ability to engage. At institutional levels, we review staffing structures, training levels, coordination mechanisms, and previous performance.
Our approach combines internal self-reflection with external validation to produce a rounded picture of strengths, gaps, and areas for support. This ensures readiness is not assumed but evidenced.
Output includes tailored capacity-building plans, phased roll-out suggestions, and technical assistance recommendations. By addressing capacity and readiness upfront, we help partners avoid missteps, reduce implementation risk, and build programs that are both ambitious and achievable.
