Aantjes, Carolien Jeanette.Burrows, Dave.Armstrong, Russell.2022-06-182022-06-1820212021Aantjes, C. J., Burrows, D., & Armstrong, R. (2022). Capacity development in pursuit of social change: an examination of processes and outcomes. Development in Practice, 32(4), 536–550. https://doi.org/10.1080/09614524.2021.1937547.10.1080/09614524.2021.1937547.https://researchspace.ukzn.ac.za/handle/10413/20513HEARD, 2021.Understanding “what works” for capacity development support in an international development setting remains an important area for operational research. This mixed-methods study explored this topic within a global programme that supports civil society organisations in fifteen countries to secure the health and human rights of marginalised and underserved populations. Taking a complex adaptive systems approach, and seeking to understand the phenomena from the “receiver” perspective, the study found that the programme fostered the development of four interconnected domains of capacity through a reflexive, user-led approach. These capacity gains could be linked, although not causally, to important programmatic achievements for the programme’s focus populations.enCivil society.HIV/AIDS and sexual health.Rights.Capacity development.Partnership.NGOs.Article