Project appraisal is a generic term that refers to the process of assessing, in a structured way, the case for proceeding with a project or proposal. It often involves comparing various options, using economic appraisal or some other decision analysis technique.

Contents 1 Process 2 Types of appraisal 3 References 4 External links

[edit] Process

• Initial Assessment
• Define problem and long-list
• Consult and short-list
• Develop options
• Compare and select Project

[edit] Types of appraisal

Finacial

• • Cost-benefit analysis

Economic appraisal

• • Cost-effectiveness analysis
  • Scoring and weighting

Multi-criteria analysis

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[edit] References

Cost-Benefit Analysis, 2nd edition, (2001) by Boardman, Greenberg, Vining, and Weimer, ISBN 0-13-087178-8 Pearson Education, Prentice Hall.

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>.

Gittinger, J. P (1982). Economic Analysis of Agricultural Projects (2nd Edition). Economic Development Institute, World Bank.

Kohli, K. N (1993). Economic analysis of investment projects: a practical approach. Oxford University Press.

Hanley, N and Spash, C (1993). Cost Benefit Analysis and the Environment. Edward Elgar. Cambridge University Press.

Brent, Robert J. Cost-Benefit Analysis for Developing Countries. Edward Elgar Publishing. Overseas Development Administration. Appraisal of Projects in Developing Countries. A Guide for Economists. HMSO Publications.

Layard, Richard and Glaister, Stephen (eds) Cost-Benefit Analysis. Second edition. Cambridge.

Curry, Steve and Weiss, John. Project Analysis in Developing Countries. The Macmillan Press Ltd

[edit] External links

• UK Treasury Green Book