Premise: For example, discussions among members gradually led those from the private sector to gain an

Hypothesis: The discussions helped the private sector secure additional funding
Answer: it is not possible to tell

Premise: But there's no time for regrets now.

Hypothesis: There is nothing to regret about it.
Answer: no

Premise: When you find something you want to buy, ask the shopkeeper how much it costs, and then offer around half of what you're prepared to pay.

Hypothesis: You should only offer exactly the amount you wish to pay for an item.
Answer: no

Premise: This will allow us to determine extent to which decline is household-level

Hypothesis: The decline is probably related to households at some level.
Answer: yes