Estudio de factibilidad financiera y económica para la creación del nuevo camal del Cantón Guaranda, provincia de Bolivar

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to carry out a financial and economic feasibility study for the creation of a new slaughterhouse in Guaranda, province of Bolivar, with the objective to determine whether or not it is feasible to create it. The methodology applied was of a qualitative and quantitative type. The information was collected through a survey applied to the inhabitants and an interview to the officials of the Gobierno Autónomo Descentralizado de Guaranda (GAD). It was possible to determine an unsatisfied demand the slaughtering service, an inadequate geographical location, the absence of efficient environmental management, the nonexecution of good management practices during the process and an inadequate waste disposal that cause serious environmental damage. The market análisis determined the existence of an unsatisfied demand for meat consumption. The technical study established the type of machinery that should be acquired. Finally, the economic-financial evaluation was carried out, where the amount of the project corresponds to $449,969.30, by considering a self-financing a net present value (NPV) of $464,136.34 which is favorable to the municipality through an internal rate of return (IRR) of 53.91%. Based on the results obtained from this study in the GAD located in Guaranda city, it is recommended to carry out the project due to its financial and economic feasibility.