Evaluación ex post de un proyecto de competitividad en jóvenes de San Martín – Perú

The project "Improving the Competitiveness of Microenterprises in Productive Chains with Organized Youth from the San Martín Region" aimed to strengthen the technical and business capabilities of young people, boosting the competitiveness of their microenterprises. The research focused on a region with high youth participation in the microenterprise sector. A survey was conducted with 332 beneficiaries to assess the project's impact. The results showed a significant improvement in the participants' quality of life: 88% overcame difficulties in business management, and 70% created self-employment opportunities. The project was executed efficiently, completing 10.45% before schedule and without cost overruns. Additionally, 89% of the beneficiaries highlighted that actions were implemented to ensure the project's sustainability. The impact was positive, achieving high satisfaction levels among the beneficiaries and integrating microenterprises into productive chains, resulting in an improved quality of life for the participating families.