How to select and evaluate collective agroindustrial projects: Proposal for an analysis methodology

Abstract

Agroindustrial projects developed by agroindustrial collective actions play a relevant social and economic role. However, cases of failure are frequent. This work proposes a model for the evaluation and selection of projects developed by cooperatives and rural associations, considering their particularities. The method is based on a conceptual framework developed after a literature review, later validated by a panel of experts. The model was applied to six real projects located in the State of São Paulo, Brazil. The results confirmed the technical feasibility of applying the method, allowing an ex ante and accurate prediction of which projects would have the greatest chance of success.