Proyecto de factibilidad para la implementación de una planta procesadora de pasta de cacao en la parroquia La Belleza, cantón Francisco de Orellana, provincia de Orellana, periodo 2018

Abstract

The present work aims to demonstrate the feasibility of the project for the implementation of a cocoa paste processing plant in La Belleza parish, with the purpose of allowing small cocoa producers to position themselves in the local market, which will improve the quality of life of each of those who make up this project. In this investigation, surveys were carried out to a part of the economically active population of the area, having as results some criteria that will help to validate financial indicators. The investment of the project amounts to 692,708 US dollars with an economic Net Present Value (NPV) of 1.106.433 $ and an Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of 52% higher than the weighted average cost of capital of 13.41%. In addition, the benefit-cost ratio is 1.60 and a recovery period of 2.28 years. Finally, according to the technological, economic and financial evaluation of the market, it can be concluded that the project to install a cocoa paste processing plant for the population's consumption and sale, is feasible. It is recommended that marketing strategies be used in the later stages so that the sale of cocoa paste is successful and the project is sustainable and sustainable.