The purpose of the AADAC Capacity Building and Bylaw Development Program is to enhance community participation in the development of smoke-free bylaws. Specifically, it aims to assist local groups in building momentum towards smoke-free communities and in the development, implementation and maintenance of smoke-free bylaws and policies.
Grants of up to $10,000 are awarded to individuals and groups that can clearly demonstrate knowledge of community readiness and provide a detailed plan to promote smoke-free bylaws and policies within their communities.
Capacity Building
What is "capacity building?"
"Capacity building encompasses…human, scientific, technological, organizational, institutional and resource capabilities. A fundamental goal of capacity building is to enhance the ability to evaluate and address the crucial questions related to policy choices and modes of implementation among development options, based on an understanding of environment potentials and limits and of needs perceived by the people concerned." - Agenda 21 definition (Chapter 37, UNCED, 1992)
Capacity building includes the following:
- Human resource development gives individuals the skills, knowledge and training to perform effectively.
- Organizational development defines and clarifies roles and responsibilities to enhance relationships between different organizations.
- Institutional and legal framework development involves making legal and regulatory changes that enable organizations, institutions and agencies to realize their potential.
Who are the partners?
Partnerships are an essential mechanism for building capacity. Partnerships give local groups access to
- knowledge and skills
- innovative and proven methods
- networking and funding opportunities
- models for addressing community needs and managing resources
- options for organizational management and governance
- strategies for advocacy, government relations and public outreach
Local government, community and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and regional health authorities are often the key partners. However, community action groups need to go outside the usual partners and include other groups that share the same interest. By doing this, they will create a partnership that best represents the community.
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