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This discussion paper is derived from the Indigenous Land Corporation's (ILC) need to focus and address the issues of capacity building as it begins the implementation of its 2001-2006 National Indigenous Land Strategy (NILS). The capacity building issues for the ILC are firstly, community capacity building where the focus is on building the capacity of Indigenous landowners to successfully achieve their aspirations and produce sustainable outcomes through relevant and appropriate

extension, education and training programs and services and secondly, ILC capacity building which focuses on building the capacity of ILC staff to provide a high quality, effective and efficient service to its clients. This paper clearly indicates the multifunctional nature of capacity building and the need for a clear policy position that provides the basis for the development of a well-defined framework.