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.Oterest rind capab..it es for adoption ate given in the
Annexes, This section discusses the implementation plans
generally and iist6 the more significant steps.
i. PreimEIementation steps include approval of the
Project Paper and Agreement, nomination of the Project
Direct,.r and preliminary negotiations with the technical
assistance contractoL. Since it is anticipated that the
University of Kentucky will be the contractor under the
collaborative assistance procedure, no competitive procurement
procedures are antic.pated for expatriate consultant
assistance. in oider to expedite demonstration and extension
activuties some of the necessary soil and land use survey work
may be conducted as a pre-implementatlon activity, and this
wili be pursued upon AID/W approval of the PP.
2. First year imLiementation will involve:
a. Negotiation of contract for technical
assistance and appointment of scheduled
individuals:
b. Appointment of project management, technical
support staff--field managers and assistant
field managers, and training of these staff.
c1 Development of a preliminary general tactical
plan.
d. Drafting ci a handbook of basic procedures,
then review and revision of this document.
ea Conduct village and tambon meetings to inform
viliLagers and local officials about potential
Project activities and obtain suggestions for
initial Pro3ect activities,
f. Select in~tial specific village/tambon
activities and specialist farmers in collaboration
with Tambon Council, Contact Farmers,
TEA, cooperative and occupational group
Icaders and villiagers.
g. Develop pteiiminary plans and begin
examination of existing farming systems and
farmers constraints generally observed in
order to develop appropr±ate technological
interventions most needed.