Capacity building is a process whereby individuals, groups, institutions, organisations and societies enhance their abilities to identify and meet development challenges in a sustainable manner. FAO proactively supports global capacity building activities and KCE works closely with stakeholders in Member Nations and the international community in the area of information management in support of agricultural development and food security.

Through partnerships, KCE assists in developing capabilities and networks for access to and sharing of information. Key areas include improving efficiency, quality and relevance of knowledge exchange and communications using electronic media.

KCE's Field Activities are mechanisms for advice and technical assistance for governments, institutions and rural communities to strengthen capacities in agricultural information management and the effective use of information and communication technologies.

The Information Management Resource Kit (IMARK) is a partnership-based e-learning initiative comprising a comprehensive suite of distance learning resources covering concepts, approaches and tools for agricultural information management.

KCE organizes consultations and workshops with FAO's members and the international community on subjects related to agricultural information and knowledge management

The International Information System for the Agricultural Sciences and Technology (AGRIS) is involved in capacity building among its members by promoting standards and norms for the organization and indexing of knowledge.

One of the most important ways to achieve capacity building remains the provision of world wide access to quality peer-reviewed information resources. FAO achieves this through the David Lubin Memorial Library services, and through its partnerships such as AGLINET and AGORA.