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This document provides guidance on writing an effective project proposal. It recommends first thoroughly defining the project using participatory approaches. Then adapt the project proposal to target the specific donor by following their guidelines. Finally, package the project proposal attractively by following a logical structure and not leaving any problems unsolved.

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I Dent I F Yt Hepr Oj Ecti Dea

This document provides guidance on writing an effective project proposal. It recommends first thoroughly defining the project using participatory approaches. Then adapt the project proposal to target the specific donor by following their guidelines. Finally, package the project proposal attractively by following a logical structure and not leaving any problems unsolved.

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THEEND

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