Table 16 Operators’ perspectives on the sustainability of RPCs

Statement Excellent Good Needs slight improvement Needs improvement Non-compliance Not applicable
No. % No. % No. % No. % No. % No. %
The project has a well-planned career development program for its employees. 1 3.3 14 46.7 13 43.3 2 6.7
The project has existing good and long-term relationships with buyers and suppliers. 2 6.7 19 63.3 7 23.3 2 6.7
The project has an available supply of spare parts for the maintenance of machineries and facilities of the KOICA RPC. 1 3.3 4 13.3 14 46.7 6 20.0 5 16.7
The project has a well written sustainability plan (including social, market, technological, climate and political risks among others). 1 3.3 6 20.0 21 70.0 2 6.7
There is awareness of possible solutions and strategies to mitigate the risks (market pricing, human, political, socio-economic, and occupational and health hazards). 3 10.0 9 30.0 15 50.0 3 10.0
KOICA RPC, four modern Rice Processing Complexes.