What types of indicators are typically used in the CBAT-O to measure capacity?

The selection of qualitative assessments and financial performance measures as indicators in the Capacity Building Assessment Tool for Organizations (CBAT-O) reflects a comprehensive approach to measuring capacity. This dual focus allows organizations to capture a holistic view of their capabilities, integrating both subjective insights and objective metrics.

Qualitative assessments provide valuable context, capturing the nuances of organizational culture, staff competencies, and processes that might not be evident through numbers alone. These assessments often involve interviews, surveys, and observations that yield rich, descriptive information.

On the other hand, financial performance measures offer an essential quantitative dimension, supplying concrete data regarding an organization's fiscal health, resource allocation, and sustainability. By blending qualitative and quantitative indicators, the CBAT-O enables a more robust and nuanced analysis of an organization's capacity, ultimately leading to better-informed decision-making and capacity-building strategies.

This combination ensures a well-rounded evaluation, capturing both hard data and the human factors that drive organizational performance.