Kapasitetene

Kapasitetene is a Norwegian term meaning the capacities or capabilities of a person, organization, or system. It is the definite plural form of kapasitet and is used as a generic descriptor rather than as the name of a specific subject. The phrase appears in discussions across many fields to refer to the total set of abilities, resources, or storage that a given actor possesses.

In practice, kapasitetene can describe human capacity—skills, potential, and readiness within a workforce or an individual—as well as organizational capacity, such as the ability of a public agency to deliver services. It also shows up in technical contexts to denote storage or throughput capacity in infrastructure, energy, or information systems. In policy and development literature, the term is common in capacity-building debates, where attention centers on expanding and sustaining the existing kapasitet.

Etymology-wise, kapasitet derives from Latin capacitas and has entered Norwegian via various European languages, with the definite plural kapasitetene forming according to Norwegian grammar. As a phrase, kapasitetene does not point to a single, fixed concept or entity; its meaning is shaped by the surrounding context, whether discussing individuals, organizations, or technical systems.

See also kapasitet, kapasitetbygging, organisatorisk kapasitet, human resource capacity.