Proyecto de factibilidad para la creación de un centro de acopio de maíz para la comunidad Santiago Pamba de la parroquia San Pablo de Atenas cantón San Miguel

Abstract

Corn is one of the most important agricultural products for consumption and commercialization in Ecuador, mainly in the community of Santiago Pamba, in the parish of San Pablo de Atenas, Canton San Miguel. The purpose of the following project was to carry out a feasibility study for the creation of a corn storage center that would benefit the farmers of the community. In the research process, surveys were conducted with the farmers to determine the amount of production, the place where they sell the product and if they are willing to participate in the project; a survey was conducted with intermediary traders to find out the price and where they buy the product; an interview was also conducted with the president of the board to find out the level of acceptance of the creation of the collection center. The market study revealed that the producers agree with the creation of the collection center to deliver their merchandise quickly and safely. The technical study established the ideal place to implement the project, since the parish's main source of income is agriculture. The economic and financial study determined that the project is feasible with a Net Present Value of $53,374.25, an Internal Rate of Return of 30%, a Payback Period of 3 years, 10 months, 26 days and a Benefit Cost of $1,101 dollars. The organizational study presents the structure and objectives of the collection center. Thus, it is recommended to implement the present undertaking to help the socio-economic development of the parish.