The specific issue at hand is the impact of illicit trade including narcotics and minerals on economic growth, and identify options for improving customs activities in order to maximise the detection of revenue leakage,

1. State what this problem is. 2. Identify the main issues and explain them, using evidence. The evidence used can include newspaper articles, reports, and research articles. 3. Identify the decision maker for the problem. 4. State whether you see the potential research study as being quantitative or qualitative (or mixed) in nature. 5. What is at least ONE research question. 6. State at least two objectives. 7. What potential constraints might the research face? Outline at least ONE. 8. Identify at least ONE event outside of your control which might affect your study. If you do not feel you will be subject to any events outside of your control, please explain why.