"This paper offers a framework for thinking about capacity development, based on the main lessons of experience, both good and bad ... It is largely concerned with capacity issues in the public sector, although it does not address the full range of public sector issues and cannot deal with the challenges in specific sectors, such as trade or education ... The paper is meant to serve as a framework to guide and stimulate ongoing discussions. It may also be useful as a basis for dialogue between partner countries and donors ..." (Quoted from paper)