SayPro Key Milestones for Research Project Development

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1. Literature Review Completion

Milestone: Complete a comprehensive review of existing research on urban slum growth and sustainable housing strategies.
Deliverables:

• Summary of key findings from existing literature.
• Identification of knowledge gaps.
• Finalized literature review document.
  Due Date: Feb 28, 2025
  Status: In Progress

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2. Data Collection Completion

Milestone: Finish collecting data from urban slum sites via surveys and interviews.
Deliverables:

• Completed survey forms.
• Interviews transcribed and categorized.
• Database of collected field data.
  Due Date: March 15, 2025
  Status: Not Started

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3. Data Cleaning & Organization

Milestone: Organize and clean all collected data for analysis.
Deliverables:

• Validated and cleaned dataset ready for analysis.
• Identification of any missing or inconsistent data points.
  Due Date: March 25, 2025
  Status: Not Started

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4. Data Analysis Completion

Milestone: Complete the statistical and qualitative analysis of the collected data.
Deliverables:

• Data analysis report.
• Identification of key patterns and trends in slum growth.
• Initial findings and conclusions.
  Due Date: April 5, 2025
  Status: Not Started

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5. Draft Report Completion

Milestone: Prepare the first draft of the final research report.
Deliverables:

• Completed draft document outlining findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Review notes and feedback incorporated.
  Due Date: April 10, 2025
  Status: Not Started

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6. Review & Feedback from Stakeholders

Milestone: Submit draft report to key stakeholders (internal and external) for feedback.
Deliverables:

• Stakeholder feedback and suggestions.
• Revised draft incorporating feedback.
  Due Date: April 20, 2025
  Status: Not Started

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7. Final Report Submission

Milestone: Submit the final version of the research report to stakeholders and the public.
Deliverables:

• Finalized research report.
• Digital and print copies distributed to relevant stakeholders.
  Due Date: April 30, 2025
  Status: Not Started

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8. Research Findings Publication

Milestone: Publish key findings from the research in a relevant journal, conference, or public platform.
Deliverables:

• Academic/publication draft.
• Submit findings for publication or press release.
  Due Date: April 30, 2025
  Status: Not Started