VENTURE PLANNING（一）.pptVIP

Study economics of contract farming from both a farmer perspective and a corporate buyer perspective. Develop economic model for contract farming arrangements that ensure return optimization for both parties Examine social and economic issues of cooperative farming. Develop cooperative farm business plan Analysis of innovative farming inputs - e.g. water harvesting, natural pesticide management, yield enhancement. Study productivity benefits and cost benefits for both farmer and corporate buyer (Tasty Bite has already begun work on a program with USAID/University of Wisconsin) Agriculture (1 team; Partners are BASIX, Hyderabad, Amul, Gujarat) Study high school curricula in neighboring villages Based on nature of companies in the region, conceptualize and develop vocational training modules (Tasty Bite is already sponsoring a few science programs in high schools in neighboring villages) Develop model to determine long-term impact on cost of recruitment, absenteeism and worker productivity for area factories if vocational model is scaled Education  - Vocational (1 team at Tasty Bite) Study rate of child school enrollment and literacy in neighboring villages. Recommend partnership with educational development institution (e.g. Pratham, Akanksha) to address child literacy and education. Determine partnership structure, funding, mid-day meal program, etc. Develop model to determine long-term impact of educational program on the community and its employers (e.g. in reduced worker absenteeism, morale, etc.) Education - Childhood (1 team; Partners are Education for All, Delhi, Akanksha, Pune, Akshaya Patra, Bangalore) Conduct an industry structure analysis of rural renewable energy options for farmers, factories, and households. Examine technologies, companies, economics, regulation, social implications etc. Develop 5-year plan with goals and actions for reduction of carbon-based fuel usage and increased access to energy by all parties. Energy Environment