National Capability Framework

The National Capability Framework is an open, emerging standard for classifying the capabilities of nations. It has three primary dimensions (hard, soft and economic) drawn from the classical analysis of national power. Across these dimensions sit nine domains, which comprise 73 capability groups and currently cover 288 national capabilities. Learn more

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Advanced Materials & Manufacturing7
Advanced Materials & Manufacturing7
Energy Technologies5
Energy Technologies5
Semiconductors & Advanced Computing6
Semiconductors & Advanced Computing6
Artificial Intelligence3
Artificial Intelligence3
Quantum Technologies4
Quantum Technologies4
Connectivity, Cyber & Trust Technologies5
Connectivity, Cyber & Trust Technologies5
Sensing, Timing & Navigation5
Sensing, Timing & Navigation5
Robotics & Autonomous Systems4
Robotics & Autonomous Systems4
Biotechnology & Health Technologies5
Biotechnology & Health Technologies5
Space Technologies3
Space Technologies3
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Resource Infrastructure4
Resource Infrastructure4
Agriculture & Food Infrastructure4
Agriculture & Food Infrastructure4
Energy Infrastructure8
Energy Infrastructure8
Water, Sanitation & Waste Infrastructure5
Water, Sanitation & Waste Infrastructure5
Advanced Manufacturing5
Advanced Manufacturing5
Transport Infrastructure8
Transport Infrastructure8
Communications & Digital Infrastructure7
Communications & Digital Infrastructure7
Financial Infrastructure4
Financial Infrastructure4
Social Infrastructure11
Social Infrastructure11
Space, Aerospace & Defence Infrastructure6
Space, Aerospace & Defence Infrastructure6
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Force Generation & Mobilisation3
Force Generation & Mobilisation3
Intelligence & Assessment6
Intelligence & Assessment6
Joint Command, Projection & Sustainment6
Joint Command, Projection & Sustainment6
Land Power4
Land Power4
Maritime Power4
Maritime Power4
Air Power4
Air Power4
Strategic Strike & Missile Defence3
Strategic Strike & Missile Defence3
Space Operations3
Space Operations3
Cyber & Electromagnetic Operations3
Cyber & Electromagnetic Operations3
Nuclear Deterrence3
Nuclear Deterrence3

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Early Childhood Development2
Early Childhood Development2
Foundational Education4
Foundational Education4
Advanced Education3
Advanced Education3
Technical & Vocational Skills2
Technical & Vocational Skills2
Digital & AI Competence2
Digital & AI Competence2
Lifelong Learning & Reskilling3
Lifelong Learning & Reskilling3
Research Talent & Knowledge Creation3
Research Talent & Knowledge Creation3
Population Health3
Population Health3
Health System Capability3
Health System Capability3
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Diplomatic Statecraft & Global Networks4
Diplomatic Statecraft & Global Networks4
Alliances & Security Cooperation2
Alliances & Security Cooperation2
Development Cooperation & Global Assistance2
Development Cooperation & Global Assistance2
Culture, Language & Education Diplomacy5
Culture, Language & Education Diplomacy5
Diaspora & Global Communities2
Diaspora & Global Communities2
Information Environment & Strategic Communication3
Information Environment & Strategic Communication3
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Political Institutions & Civic Participation3
Political Institutions & Civic Participation3
Justice System & Fundamental Rights4
Justice System & Fundamental Rights4
Internal Security & Order3
Internal Security & Order3
Regulatory Governance & Strategic Controls3
Regulatory Governance & Strategic Controls3
Government Effectiveness & Public Administration5
Government Effectiveness & Public Administration5
Public Integrity & Anti-Corruption2
Public Integrity & Anti-Corruption2
Transparency, Oversight & Accountability3
Transparency, Oversight & Accountability3
National Resilience & Crisis Management5
National Resilience & Crisis Management5

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Monetary & Currency Capability3
Monetary & Currency Capability3
Fiscal Capacity & Public Finance4
Fiscal Capacity & Public Finance4
Financial System Depth & Access5
Financial System Depth & Access5
Financial Regulation & Integrity4
Financial Regulation & Integrity4
Financial Stability & Crisis Management3
Financial Stability & Crisis Management3
Sovereign Capital & External Financial Power5
Sovereign Capital & External Financial Power5
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Economic Output & Productivity2
Economic Output & Productivity2
Labour & Employment4
Labour & Employment4
Industrial & Sectoral Base4
Industrial & Sectoral Base4
Structural Transformation & Complexity3
Structural Transformation & Complexity3
Business Dynamism & Entrepreneurship4
Business Dynamism & Entrepreneurship4
Innovation & Commercialisation4
Innovation & Commercialisation4
Technology Adoption & Diffusion2
Technology Adoption & Diffusion2
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Trade Facilitation & Logistics2
Trade Facilitation & Logistics2
Trade Policy & Market Access4
Trade Policy & Market Access4
Digital & Services Trade4
Digital & Services Trade4
Investment Attraction & Projection3
Investment Attraction & Projection3
Export Capability & Sophistication3
Export Capability & Sophistication3
Global Value Chain Position3
Global Value Chain Position3
Economic Leverage & Dependence3
Economic Leverage & Dependence3