# Capacity Building Capacity building refers to the process of developing and enhancing the skills, resources, and abilities of individuals, organizations, or communities to effectively achieve their goals and fulfill their mandates. It involves a strategic approach to improving performance through training, infrastructure development, and organizational strengthening. This process is essential in fostering sustainable development, allowing entities to adapt to change and overcome challenges with increased autonomy. Capacity assessments often rely on data analysis to identify gaps and opportunities. Moreover, data governance plays a crucial role in supporting capacity development initiatives by ensuring data quality, accessibility, and compliance with regulatory standards. For more information about recent capacity building research, please consult the following resources: * [WorldCat](https://search.worldcat.org/search?&offset=1&q=Recent+studies+about+data+and+data+governance+and+Capacity+Building) * [Consensus](https://consensus.app/results/?synthesize=off&copilot=off&q=Recent+studies+about+data+and+data+governance+and+Capacity+Building) * [Google Scholar](https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=Recent+studies+about+data+and+data+governance+and+Capacity+Building) Our research team, partners, and the extended Network of the Datasphere have identified the following organizations working at the intersection of data or data governance and capacity building. We recognize this is a dynamic field and would appreciate your help to [[contact our research team|improve]] this resource.