How to conduct a PACA Exercise

Participatory Appraisal of Competitive Advantage (PACA) is a methodology to conduct a rapid, action-oriented analysis of a local economy. It has been used in dozens of countries across the world to kick-start or energize local economic development processes. This manual gives a step-by-step instruction on how to conduct a PACA Exercise.

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Publication Date: Sep 30, 2011
Language: English
Category: Business & Economics
Copyright: All Rights Reserved - Standard Copyright License
Contributors: By (author): Jorg Meyer-Stamer

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Local economic development Competitiveness Participation

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