Although the objective of institution building is now generally accepted it became clear that a new strategy was needed which would deviate substantially from classical modes of development-co-operation. This strategy, which may be called institutional reinforcement strategy, consists of adding, based on negotiations, complementary resources to the development local initiatives and capacities rather than providing a substitute for them. It seeks to adapt resource inputs to existing capacities and aspirations and show flexibility on these change. As a clear negotiated separation of responsibility exist between donor and local actor consequences of non-performance or deviation are equally clear. This makes the selection of partners a crucial step in implementation.
