**Capacity development (CD)** is a core task of development cooperation. German Development Cooperation (GIZ) understands CD as the development of the capability of people, organisations and societies to **manage resources effectively** and efficiently in order to realise their own goals on a sustainable basis (GIZ, 2015). CD should take place on three levels: **individually, organisationally and on societal** **level**. If you want to learn more about the different levels and their relation to S4D, have a look at the following publications: * [CD on Individual Level: Qualification of S4D Coaches and Instructors](https://s4dcommunity.humhub.com/s/essentials/wiki/CD+on+Individual+Level%3A+Qualification+of+S4D+Coaches+and+Instructors) * [CD on Organisational Level: Development of Organizations](https://s4dcommunity.humhub.com/s/essentials/wiki/CD+on+Organisational+Level%3A+Development+of+Organizations) * [CD on Individual Level: Qualification of S4D Coaches and Instructors](https://s4dcommunity.humhub.com/s/essentials/wiki/CD+on+Individual+Level%3A+Qualification+of+S4D+Coaches+and+Instructors)