A development project generally follows a structured process:

Identify a Problem → Assess Needs → Research → Set Objectives → Design the Project → Secure Resources → Implement → Monitor → Evaluate → Improve/Scale

Example

Suppose a rural community experiences high food losses after harvest.

Problem: High postharvest losses.

Research: Determine where and why food is being lost.

Solution: Introduce improved storage, handling and processing systems.

Implementation: Provide appropriate infrastructure and training.

Monitoring: Measure food losses before and after the intervention.

Development outcome: Reduced food waste, potentially higher farmer income and improved food availability.