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two tasks that must be completed before detailed planning can
begin for the MIS: selecting the site where the system will be
implemented and identifying the participating group.   The first
step in implementing an MIS is to decide where the activity will
take place. Not every community will want to participate in an
MIS nor would it benefit from carrying out this kind of market
analysis. It is important to screen both community interest and
the potential benefits that an MIS could provide before moving
further in the process.  In some cases, an MIS may be a poor use
of time and resources. Even when a group of local people
requests marketing assistance, it is necessary to do at least a
brief appraisal to ensure that the MIS is likely to work well
and provide significant benefits. The same is true when an
outsider proposes a community as an MIS site. Nobody benefits
from doing an MIS in a locale where it is unlikely to be a
useful exercise. The FA