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Step 2.3: Summarize and Interpret Results
Once the assessment has been completed for selected cross-sections, the summary rating is carried forward to the summary worksheet. The summary worksheet provides an overview of capacity levels for each cross-section within the scope and scale of the given assessment. Figure 7: Defining the Gap between Future and Existing Capacity Levels Functional Capacities Core Issues Future Level
Existing Level
Leadership Human Resources
Identify the gap between future capacities and existing capacities
The assessment team compares the assessed level of capacity against the desired level of capacity, as determined during the Mobilize and Design phase. The team then makes a determination whether the existing capacity level is sufficient or needs improvement. This determination provides direction in terms of which areas to focus capacity development strategies. It does not always follow that a low rating means a significant capacity improvement is required; a relatively low rating may be adequate in the context of a given enabling environment or organization.
12 United Nations Development Programme, May 2007