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Support systems for new activities in rural areas

Part 3 - Various techniques
Example of a checklist for
designing a support system
[Technical Factsheet 1]

Introduction
How to use this guide & Table of Contents

A) Assessing the situation

Assessing situation	In-house strengths and weaknesses	Out-house strengths and weaknesses in the area	Out-house strengths and weaknesses outside the area	Recommendations own organisation cooperation
1. Information, screening and first-stage advice
2. Outreach work
3. Training and capacity building
4. Strategic orientation and information
5. Business plans and counselling
6. Specialist advice and training
7. Financial support
8. Premises
9. Aftercare and follow-up
10. Technology support
11. Joint promotion and marketing

B) Assessing resources required (*)

Resources required	Number of staff - profiles and experience	Investment and running costs	Time and resources per project	Time-scales	Outputs and results
1. Information, screening and first-stage advice
2. Outreach work
3. Training and capacity building
4. Strategic orientation and information
5. Business plans and counselling
6. Specialist advice and training
7. Financial support
8. Premises
9. Aftercare and follow-up
10. Technology support
11. Joint promotion and marketing

(*) This table can be used either to calculate the cost of the means used or to be used for the whole support system or as a follow-up to work out the means used for a specific project.

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Commission

Agriculture
Directorate-General