Proyecto de factibilidad para la creación de un centro de acopio para la comercialización de cacao en la parroquia Pacayacu, cantón Lago Agrio, provincia de Sucumbíos, año 2022

Abstract

The objective of this research is to design a feasibility project for the creation of a collection center in the Pacayacu parish, Lago Agrio canton, province of Sucumbíos through the Pacayacu Decentralized Autonomous Rural Parochial Government for the commercialization of cocoa. For the development of this work, a methodology with a mixed research approach was applied since both qualitative and quantitative data were collected and analyzed, with a descriptive and exploratory research level that allowed to obtain a better description of the current situation in which cocoa producers perform, it has a non-experimental research design and also used the methods: inductive, deductive and analytical that allowed to reach conclusions based on events presented in the sector, it was also necessary the application of different research techniques such as survey and observation for the collection of information, in the survey a questionnaire was used as an instrument; the information collected helped with the development of the market study and to determine the unsatisfied demand, this information was essential to continue with the development of the technical, administrative and financial study from which the following economic indicators were obtained; net present value of $ 296. 650.20, internal rate of return of 43.68%, benefit-cost ratio of $ 2.22 and an investment recovery period of 2 years, 6 months and 28 days. This led to the conclusion that the project is feasible from an economic perspective, taking into consideration that it has a high level of financing, but even so, its results were positive. It is recommended to maintain a stable administrative organization, a pleasant work environment and above all a good management of financial resources to have good results in its development.