Site Assesment

Developers need to be prepared to enter into a pre-existing yet dynamic environment, with established histories and cultures, and often complex political, social, and economic relationships between groups. Projects can easily become politicized and complicated, which leads to or exacerbates conflicts. Developers must manage the process and relationships proactively by adapting established good practice approaches and principles. ® 2007 INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CORPORATION

Distributing and selling products to markets in developing countries can be de-railed through any number of government or social factors. Some of the risks to operational success include importation restrictions, policy changes, corruption, difficult transportation pathways (physical and economical), language barriers, and political instability. One key factor that we used to mitigate against some of these threats is seeking and securing partnerships with major players within the community. By working with governments and NGO’s that already operate in Bayonnais, and by seeking in-country agents that are native to the language and culture, the hazardous path can be turned from risk and threats to opportunities.

First, it is essential to understand the community and its needs before attempting any sort of enterprise. This includes learning about the physical, cultural, and spiritual community. Second, a in depth understanding of the community’s specifics needs is essential. Finally an open door and transparent process in which the community can question and co-develop the enterprise, including an acceptable price point by match existing expenses with superior technology, is critical.