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September 2024: We update our pre-registration to record changes to our intervention design. These changes were required due to implementation hurdles that emerged during the implementation of the original intervention design. In particular, while we were able to successfully deliver the training components of the original intervention design, in consultation with our government partner, we decided to discontinue the monitoring activities shortly after the rollout due to unforeseen challenges. Specifically, feedback from mentors indicated significant concerns regarding the coordination of their mentoring sessions and the visits of our team of experts, which led to logistical difficulties. These challenges, coupled with resulting tensions between mentors and our team of experts, ultimately necessitated the cessation of the monitoring activities.
After multiple discussions with our government partner, we decided to modify our main intervention in the following way: our capacity building efforts will only focus on supporting MSMEs’ adoption of e-commerce strategies and halal certification, i.e. there will no longer be capacity building on communication and how to mentor/coach effectively. Moreover, the capacity building will take place in small groups via Zoom. This new approach aligns better with the needs of the mentors and is more practical to implement.
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