Shrimp Farming and the Environment - Library

• Evaluation and selection from different farming models (semi-intensive, intensive);• Evaluation of planned stocking densities;• Description and justification of technologies selected (including advantages anddisadvantages), explanation of how the technology is adapted to local conditions (includingsocial and physical environment), risk control, and costs, training, legal aspects;• Description and evaluation of water treatment options and justification of selected method;• Description of the layout and scope of the project;• Summary of main aspects of the physical installations (ponds, pumps, equipment), availabilityof installations/parts, maintenance aspects, and costs; and• Description of major required works to be built as part of the development of the operation.7. Management, organizational structure, and human resources• Description of basic organizational design, management plan, and measures required toimplement;• Estimate of overhead costs;• Description of human resources availability, recruitment and training needs, and the reasonsfor the employment of foreign experts (if any);• Indication of key personnel/skills required and total employment numbers, both duringconstruction, during start-up, and during full operation, including use of construction workersafter the construction period; and• Description of local/regional socioeconomic and cultural aspects related to significant projectrequirements and impacts.8. Project implementation schedule• Indication of duration of construction;• Indication of duration of production start-up period;• Planned stocking and cropping schedules for the ponds; and• Identification of any critical actions needed for successful implementation.9. Financial analysis and investment appraisal• Summary of criteria governing investment appraisal;• Total investment costs:! Major investment data, showing local and foreign components! Land and site preparation! Structures and civil engineering works! Machinery and equipment! Auxiliary and service equipment! Incorporated fixed assets! Other preproduction expenditures and capital costs! Net working capital requirements• Total costs of production:! Operating costs! Depreciation charges! Marketing costs! Financing costs• Project financing:! Source of finance! Impact of cost of financing and debt service on project proposal! Relevant public policies on financing;• Investment appraisal key data:! Discounted cash flow (internal rate of return, net present value)! Pay-off period! Yield generated on total capital invested and on equity capital! Yield for parties involved, as in joint venture projects! Significant financial and economic impact on the national economy• Aspects of uncertainty, including critical variables, risks, possible strategies/means of riskmanagement, probable future scenarios and possible impact on the financial feasibility of theproject;78