Agroindustrial project analysi

CHECKLIST OF CRITICAL QUESTIONS 195O Can the plant recruit skilled technicians and professionalmanagers at the proposed location?O Will the plant need to offer special recruiting incentives?Is the infrastructure at the location acceptable?E How does the plant's incremental demand for electricity andsteam compare with the projected supply?O How many interruptions have there been to power supply inthe past and how serious were they?E What will the energy services cost?E How does the plant's incremental demand for cooling, processing,and potable water compare with the actual and potentialquantity and quality of the supply?E What will the water cost?O What are the effluent requirements and does the infrastructureadequately avoid pollution?E Are there adequate fire-protection facilities?El Is the transport infrastructure acceptable?E Are the housing, educational, health, and recreational facilitiesadequate for plant personnel?E How does the cost of remedying infrastructural deficienciescompare with site advantages?What will the plant's land cost?El How do the prices for a square meter of land compare amongvarious sites?E What is the rate of the land's appreciation?E Can the firm purchase adequate land to allow for future expansion?E Will future urbanization create transport congestion andincrease costs?What will be the developmental effects of the location?E What direct and indirect employment will be generated?El How will the project's location affect the income of low-incomegroups?E What will be the developmental benefits for the region?El Are fiscal or other governmental incentives available?