1.    Preparation: Review of existing documents
The documents will be prepared and reviewed in order to identify the needs for the research activities of the project. This phase will enable us to better understand the projects and its needs, and develop the detailed methodology for the preparation of the manual.
    2.    Methodology development
The methodology of the manual will be prepared after the review of the sample documents has been conducted. The methodology will include a draft outline of the manual as well as activities needed to acquire and analyze the information.
    3.    Data research
There will be several activities in the research phase of the project.    These activities are intended to assist in getting a better    understanding of the EUREPGAP standard and procedures  for acquiring the standard in Macedonia.
    4.    Data Analysis
The data analysis will be conducted after most of the materials have been collected. The analysis will include qualitative and quantitative aspects. The analysis process will set the basis for the preparation of the draft manual.
    5.    Manual
The content and layout of the Manual will be prepared after the all the data has been collected.