How does the process work ?

After identifying a prospective project for the client applicant, the applicant needs to fill-up 3 of our application forms with basic information about the proposed project, and a letter of appointment for Mr. David Glass, the Grant writer with PDI and CSTIO, to look for suitable client's the funding. After the Definition Mission visit at the project site, a fund will be identified for a research study that will include technical people, and will be finance by the funds.


PDI Process — Project Development Steps


Request for Project Development Assistance

PDI Process associates are requested by a potential Project Client to assist in the development of
one or more project initiatives within the scope of PDI Process services. The Project Client or its
duly appointed representative submits requisite documentation to PDI Process associates to
determine the particulars of the need for service and the qualifications of the Project Client for
donor funding.


Definitional Mission

Upon determination of congruence with PDI Process guidelines, PDI Process associates, technical
consultants, and project management personnel as appropriate, travel at the invitation of the host
country Project Client, and with the Project Client’s sponsorship, to the proposed project
implementation site to clearly identify the parameters, the context, and the specific characteristics
of the problem to be addressed.


Feasibility Study Development

PDI Process associates solicit the input of technical advisors, who identify technologies that
present possible solutions to the identified need. Based on the category of need and the
circumstances of the Project Client, PDI Process associates target appropriate funding sources for
both the Feasibility Study and Project Implementation. Once a potential project solution concept
is identified (lead technology), a comprehensive search is made to find a competitive combination
of suppliers. When a sound combination of technical approach and appropriate suppliers has been
developed, a presentation is made to the Project Client for their approval.


Field Studies

The Feasibility Study proposal identifies the specific investigations that will be required to
validate a proposed project solution as being sound and appropriate, which are conducted through
Field Studies, and may require technical consultants to travel to manufacturing locations, as well
as the proposed project site. Upon completion of a Field Study, PDI Process associates submit the
technical consultants’ reports to the agency funding the Feasibility Study. If further investigations
are required, a request for funding for subsequent Field Studies is made.


Project Implementation Proposal

When a project solution has been validated, the targeted funding agency sources are approached
for Project Implementation funding. PDI Process associates develop and submit a Project
Implementation Proposal along with the appropriate reports generated during the Feasibility
Study process. A key element of this proposal is a comprehensive budget detailing all needed
equipment and materials.


Project Procurement

Upon the approval of project implementation funding, a PDI Process associate serves as the
general contractor, directing the purchase of materials and equipment from companies identified
as project suppliers. PDI Process associates also offer supplementary, direct procurement services
for Project Clients requests outside of the domain of international donor funding. This service can
be requested by a variety of Project Client associates as well, including municipal departments,
and privatized businesses.


Project Management

PDI Process associates play a variety of roles in the management of project implementation.
Generally, funding agency criteria require the use of local labor in project implementation. PDI
Process associates often need to coordinate the training of key labor personnel. PDI also provides
services for the consolidation of various goods being shipped overseas. In the case of highly
technical projects, PDI Process associates secure an appropriate outside management consulting
organization.