Discussion of Progress and Future Activities. The hire of an economist to work with XXXXXX in Moldova was delayed until after the initial assessment trip. Furthermore, the overall organizational capacity of NIAHVM is an issue that will be addressed throughout the initial stage of the Project. World Lab is more experienced in project implementation than NIAHVM so, to accomplish a smooth startup, selected World Lab staff accompanied the Director to Moldova during his initial trip. They also have agreed to provide startup assistance and training of Moldovan staff in administration, program and financial management. This strategy has helped, in that the Moldovan office is now fully functional, and staff are in place and performing project activities. Future activities in developing the partner’s organizational framework for the project include the establishment of Monitoring and Evaluation procedures and activities.
Discussion of Progress and Future Activities. It was difficult for both World Lab and INZMV to select economists qualified to analyze and suggest changes for the food industry within the framework of a market economy. Plans for expanding networking to xxxxxx partnerships can be outlined at the CNFA-sponsored 9th Annual Agribusiness Alliance Meeting, which Xx. Xxxxxxxx, with his counterpart economists from World Lab and INZMV, will attend in April. Much of PFID’s assessment conclusions have advocated the development of cultural seafood and fish growing in the Azov and Black Sea basin. The Port of Odessa could serve as one of the most important hubs for seafood processing in Eastern Europe. Assessment findings also include the need for investment or joint ventures to replace or update equipment. Such activities could be based on the example of “Carmez International”, a joint stock company with Belgian capital. “Carmez International” imports raw material for processing, exports to Russia and is exempt from VAT. As PFID’s strategy for fostering business partnerships initially entails case studies, the process for which will be similar to that involving case studies to improve technical capacity. The next SAR should document that the Project identify at least one partnership to xxxxxx in each country, as well as the development of case study protocols to justify such joint ventures. The Project intends to further expand its web page to include a review of relevant research and a bulletin of recent activities. The main web page also will be linked to World Lab’s site and to
