Services are defined by experts in exchange with involved service providers. They are documented on the AfricaRice wiki according to the steps below.

Step 1- Conception

The definition of a new service usually starts with a brainstorming exercise for gathering ideas by screening research products, routine procedures and best practice that might be interesting for out-scaling. Simplicity and the evaluation of demand by looking at the potential benefits for service providers and beneficiaries are key.

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Work-flows are optimised in an iterative and participatory process with the aim to improve the effectiveness and to lower the price, while considering the principles of the RUN business model.