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Building capacity through a collaborative international nursing project.

Linda Ogilvie¹, Marion Allen, Joanna Laryea

¹3rd Floor, Clinical Sciences Building, Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada, T6G 2G3. linda.ogilvie@ualberta.ca

Journal of Nursing Scholarship : an Official Publication of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

|July 12, 2003

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This study highlights how building capacity in international project management requires strong social capital and empowerment. Mutual trust and adaptability were key to enhancing project management capabilities at both participating institutions.

Area of Science:

Nursing
International Development
Capacity Building

Background:

Theoretical frameworks for capacity building are essential for effective project management.
Understanding different forms of capital (physical, human, organizational, social, cultural) and empowerment is crucial.
International collaborations in nursing education offer unique insights into capacity development.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore physical, human, organizational, social, and cultural capital and empowerment as theoretical foundations for capacity building.
To analyze the application of these theoretical concepts in a practical international project setting.
To identify key factors contributing to successful capacity enhancement in international development projects.

Main Methods:

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An analysis of a joint project between the Department of Nursing, University of Ghana and the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Alberta, Canada.

Examination of theoretical notions of capital and empowerment within the project context.

Qualitative assessment of the capacity-building process and outcomes.

Main Results:

Capacity for managing international development projects was significantly enhanced at both the University of Ghana and the University of Alberta.
The project fostered mutual trust and a tolerance for ambiguity between the collaborating institutions.
A willingness to embrace the unknown was identified as a critical element in successful capacity building.

Conclusions:

Social capital and empowerment are vital theoretical underpinnings for effective capacity building in international nursing projects.
Successful capacity enhancement hinges on fostering trust, managing ambiguity, and encouraging adaptability.
The findings provide valuable insights for future international collaborations aimed at strengthening project management skills.