An obvious criteria for selection of the target group is if they are already practicing beekeeping of some description. If the project is willing to work with starters in beekeeping this is good too however these people will require much more help and technical backup. The project must be clear who it is working with and what are the special needs of that group so that these can be addressed. If the KTBH hive is not managed to gain the advantages it has due to its moveable combs then it will be outperformed by the log hive. A lot of projects fail to give this practical backup and support.
Hives remain empty producing nothing and beekeepers become disillusioned.
Traditional systems are adapted to the local environment and are low cost. They have merits. Excellent honey can be harvested from traditional hives and wild bee colonies provided care is given in harvesting and handling honey. This gives beneficiaries a feeling of involvement and demonstrates commitment to the aims of the project. This is of little use if the beekeeper takes the honey to the same market as before and receives the same price as his previous low quality honey from traditional hives.