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Content  SWOT definition  Method used  The four parameters  Conclusions

1. SWOT definition  An ex-ante evaluation tool that identifies the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of C2C partnership.

2. Method used  SWOT analysis is based on information provided by Partners C2C partner organisations.  These data were separated into internal (strengths and weaknesses) and external issues (opportunities and threats).  Once this is completed, SWOT analysis asseses what may support the partnership in accomplishing its objectives, and what obstacles must be overcome or minimized to achieve its planned results.

3. The four parameters Strength Weakness Opportunity Threat

3.1 Strengths  different areas of experience in providing adult education  eagerness to gain new experiences and good practices  good cooperation with the stakeholders  excellent and on-going rapport with the local communities  full support from the management of organizations  previous experience in European projects  balanced geographical distribution of partner organisations  using of the best communication tools  high capacity to disseminate information in the community  enthusiastic project teams characteristics of the partnership that offer benefits to C2C project

3.2 Weaknesses  lack of experience in e-commerce  communication in English  the partner organisations had no previous common collaboration characteristics that could place the project at a disadvantage

3.3 Opportunities  new technological and educational tools that will be developed during the project  suport offered in the project by the EC  successful examples of local people with initiative elements that the project could exploit to its advantage

3.4 Threats  changes in environment, law and regulations  weather may hinder travel during mobilities  European Commission or National Agencies may delay payment of the grant  the human factor elements in the environment that could cause trouble for the project

4. Conclusions  the most important message provided by this SWOT analysis is that, in the actions set, our decision-making process should include the following elements :  build on the strengths  eliminate weaknesses  exploit opportunities  remove threats risks