The third stage of the project is a workshop, the overall purpose of which is to ensure that, by its conclusion, LPCs are contracted and fully prepared to implement the research project in their countries on the basis of an approved project proposal, work plan and budget. The workshop should demonstrate the very considerable value of "cross fertilization" between participants of different countries, quite independently of the formal facilitation and organization. In addition, there is the "hidden agenda" of ensuring collective morale, confidence and an esprit de corps among the participants.

This is a fairly full agenda, and it is unlikely that even with thorough advance preparation this workshop could be concluded in less than a working week.