PACA - Participatory Appraisal of Competitive Advantage. PACA is a methodology to support local economic development initiatives.
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It soon became obvious that attracting firms is just part of an effort to strengthen the local economy through locally formulated initiatives. This takes about two weeks. After that, the ACI, the municipal administration and other local actors take the responsibility for implementation. The philosophy of PMM is simple. The key issues are ownership, credibility, and motivation.