This paper on joint venture options gives us some food for thought. How can we (both partners) get more out of joint venture agreements? How can we encourage more (and secure) Investments by the private sector partner while building up the community capacity in managing Business ventures? How can we create business ventures to the mutual advantage, while local People develop the necessary skills to start their own business at their own pace, following their interests? People want to learn and joint venture partnerships offer an opportunity for "learning by doing". More rural people acquiring business related skills would lead to more investments, higher incomes and more jobs. That would benefit everybody and that is what we all call development.