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Participatory approach. A key strength of the project has been its detailed and strategic participatory and cooperative approach from the design stage through implementation. Specifically, the project involved government agencies, worker and employer organizations, and other public and private institutions through several targeted practices. The first is early stakeholder mapping, conducting a thorough mapping of stakeholders at the project inception to identify key players and their interests. Second is organizing inclusive planning workshops that involved a diverse range of stakeholders in the decision-making process. Third is establishing a stakeholder advisory committee that met regularly to provide guidance and ensure alignment with local priorities. Fourth is implementing capacity-building programs to empower stakeholders with the skills and knowledge necessary to actively participate in the project. Fifth is forming joint implementation teams that included representatives from various stakeholder groups to foster collaboration and shared responsibility. Last is maintaining open and transparent communication channels to keep stakeholders informed and engaged throughout the project lifecycle. These specific practices not only reinforced the project's relevance and ability to respond to stakeholder needs but also generated strong ownership among all parties involved, laying a solid foundation for the sustainability of the project's results.