International development project appraisal, execution planning and monitoring

In their struggle for economic and social progress, most developing countries strive to attract foreign investments, in particular international aid funds. The positive outcome of these efforts depends on a wide array of factors including the aid recipient country's preparedness in terms of having high quality pre-investment studies available as well as professionals who are experienced in leading or participating in full-fledged investment project appraisals.
The purpose of International Development Project Appraisal, Execution Planning and Monitoring is to provide the reader with an overview of the various analytical efforts involved in preparing and appraising a development project funded in cooperation with international donors. It puts emphasis on explaining the key concepts in a simple fashion and on showing the interrelationships between the various facets of project preparation and appraisal.

Foreword

List of Figures

List of Tables

List of Boxes

List of Main Acronyms

Chapter 1 Introduction

Production Cost Structure in Developing Countries. Development Pillars.

Trading in a Globalized Economy. The Need for More Project Appraisals.

Chapter 2 Development Project Cycle

Background of Development Projects. Project Cycle.

Chapter 3 Project Formulation

Project Concept. Opportunity Study. Project Identifi cation. Pre-Feasibility Study.

Project Preparation and Pre-Appraisal. Feasibility Study.

Chapter 4 Project Appraisal

Background and Objectives. Project's Logical Framework. Project Components.

Expenditure Categories. Commercial and Market Appraisal. Technical Appraisal.

Cost Estimation. Institutional Appraisal. Environmental, Gender and Social Issues.

Procurement Arrangements. Disbursement Arrangements. Financial and Economic

Appraisal. Sustainability Issues. Caveats to the Appraiser.

Chapter 5 Project Implementation Planning and Monitoring

Project Planning. Implementation Monitoring and Control. Earned Value Analysis.

Chapter 6 The Recurrent Costs Problem

Accounting for Lifespan Costs. Recurrent Costs Across Economic Sectors.

Causes of O&M Problems in Developing Countries. The Way Forward.

Chapter 7 Conclusion

Bibliography

Index

Professionals and students with an interest in development work will find it a handy reference, regardless of their areas of expertise or academic background.

Joseph Martial Ribeiro is a professional civil engineer who holds a Ph. D. in hydrology and is a registered member of the Quebec Order of Engineers. He has authored a number of scientific papers in the areas of hydrology as well as the book Procurement of Goods, Works and Services in Development Projects. With an Overview of Project Management (Presses internationales Polytechnique, 2009) in the context of international development aid. His work experience includes academic and industrial research, private consultancy and academic lecturing. He has acquired extensive experience in development project formulation, appraisal and implementation planning across the African continent. He is currently based in Maputo, Mozambique, and works as a manager at the African Development Bank.