How long does COSA take to get information?
The field process requires about 1-2 hours with a farmer and less with buyers and producer organizations to complete a survey. COSA can be used immediately for management feedback or project monitoring and it is perhaps most effective when measures are taken annually and changes are observed over time. Changes at the environmental and social level are not always immediately evident, so having at least 3 years of data offers a much more realistic understanding. COSA strives for systemized and ongoing monitoring and evaluation in the places where it has trained local partners.
