Ogilvie, L.Allen, M.Laryea, J.Opare, M.2019-03-042019-03-042003-06Vol. 35(2): pp 113-8https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1547-5069.2003.00113.xhttp://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/28511Purpose: To discuss: (a) physical, human, organizational, social, and cultural capital and (b) empowerment as two theoretical foundations for building capacity. Methods. These theoretical notions are examined in an analysis of a joint project between the Department of Nursing, University of Ghana and the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Alberta, Canada. Findings: Capacity for the management of international development projects was enhanced at both sites. Building capacity required mutual trust, tolerance of ambiguity, and a willingness to step into the unknown. © 2003 Sigma Theta Tau International.enBuilding capacityEmpowermentSocial capitalArticle