Project appraisal

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Template:Short description Project appraisal is the process of assessing, in a structured way, the case for proceeding with a project or proposal, or the project's viability.[1] It often involves comparing various options, using economic appraisal or some other decision analysis technique.[2][3]

To ensure success, a project should be objectively appraised during the feasibility study, taken into account principal dimensions, technical, economic, financial, and social implications. To establish the justification for a project the project appraisal is the process of judging whether the project is profitable or not to client.

Process

  • Initial assessments
  • Define problem and long-list
  • Consult and short-list
  • Evaluate alternatives
  • Compare and select project appraisal.

Types of appraisal

  • Technical appraisal
  • Project appraisal
  • Legal appraisal
  • Environment appraisal
  • Commercial and marketing appraisal
  • Financial/economic appraisal
  • Organizational or management appraisal
  • Economic appraisal[7]
    • Cost-effectiveness analysis
    • Scoring and weighting.

See also

References

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  2. Cost-Benefit Analysis, 2nd edition, (2001) by Boardman, Greenberg, Vining, and Weimer, Template:ISBN Pearson Education, Prentice Hall.
  3. Anthony E. Boardman, David H. Greenberg, Aidan R. Vining, and David L. Weimer, (1996) Cost – Benefit Analysis: Concepts and Practice, 1st Edition, by <http://www.prenhall.com/books/be_0135199689.html>.
  4. Hanley, N and Spash, C (1993). Cost Benefit Analysis and the Environment. Edward Elgar. Cambridge University Press.
  5. Brent, Robert J. Cost-Benefit Analbmbmbbmysis for Developing Countries. Edward Elgar Publishing. Overseas Development Administration. Appraisal of Projects in Developing Countries. A Guide for Economists. HMSO Publications.
  6. Layard, Richard and Glaister, Stephen (eds) Cost-Benefit Analysis. Second edition. Cambridge.
  7. Kohli, K. N (1993). Economic analysis of investment projects: a practical approach. Oxford University Press.