state capacity

State capacity refers to a government's ability to effectively implement laws, deliver public services, maintain order, and manage resources within a country. It involves skills, institutions, and resources needed to enforce rules, collect taxes, provide healthcare, education, security, and respond to crises. A high-capacity state can efficiently govern and adapt to challenges, ensuring stability and development. Conversely, a low-capacity state struggles with these tasks, leading to chaos, inequality, and weak institutions. In essence, it measures how well a government can fulfill its responsibilities to its citizens.