Pilot Project for Value-Added Product Development from Solid ...

implementation of this aspect of the project owing to the economic downturn could not
have been avoided.
For future projects, it is recommended that project participants receive a detailed outline of
expected activities, deliverables, and commit to information sharing with Project
Coordinators. For this particular project, where cost analysis was a critical component,
receipt of input costs from the participating producers would have allowed for a better
assessment of production costs and revenue generating potential of the various byproducts.
In addition, for projects involving several collaborators from various organizations and
economic sectors, regular meetings or status reports are advised.
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