Problems of Project Appraisal and Restructuring
Author: Richard L. Kitchen
Publisher:
Published: 1993
Total Pages: 12
ISBN-13: 9780946435685
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PROJECT PLANNING APPRAISAL & CONTROL
Author: Dr. Sanjeev Bansal Dr. Ritu Wadhwa
Publisher: Kojo Press
Published: 2020-09-01
Total Pages: 265
ISBN-13: 938895520X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKProject Planning, Appraisal, and Control is an all-inclusive book intended to meet the necessities of postgraduate management students specializing in the area of finance. The purpose of this book is to acquaint readers with the theoretical and practical aspects of project management in an organization to maximize its value through various examples and revelations. This book makes the reader familiar with the objectives of project planning and various phases of projects. This book deals with the planning of the project with references to phases of capital budgeting and levels of decision making in an organization. It explains the various project charts and layout and also gives the details of the work schedules. It deals with the topic like project life cycle, project selection, feasibility study, and techniques like PERT and CPM. The techniques of project risk analysis and financial analysis have been discussed in detail with the help of sufficient numerical examples. It also contains the administrative aspects of capital budgeting and issues involved in project review. Most importantly the book includes several chapter-end problems and questions to test students’ understanding of the subject. The main thrust of the book has been to bring home the concept clearly in the minds of readers.
Industrial Restructuring
Author: N. Mathieu
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Published: 1996-01-01
Total Pages: 148
ISBN-13: 9780821336144
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWorld Bank Discussion Paper No. 320. Provides separate estimates of the influence of borrowing by both men and women, through three credit programs, on a variety of household and individual outcomes, including school enrollment, labor supply, the asset holdings of women, recent fertility and use of contraceptives, consumption, and the anthropometric status of children. The findings show that credit provided to women is more likely to influence these behaviors than credit provided to men and has a significant effect on the well-being of poor households in Bangladesh.
Techniques for Project Appraisal Under Uncertainty
Author: Shlomo Reutlinger
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
Published: 1970
Total Pages: 116
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe appraisal of events that have uncertain outcomes is discussed with particular reference to a feasible method for evaluating the riskiness of investment projects. The essence of the uncertainty problem is that many of the variables affecting the outcome of a particular plan are outside of the planner's control. Uncertainty, which is relevant for most decisions, is best characterized in terms of a decision agent's subjective beliefs about probabilities. The probabilistic approach lends itself best to an appraisal of possible outcomes of a project that is affected by uncertainties from many sources. Probability judgments about many basic variables and parameters affecting the final outcome can be aggregated into an estimate of the probability distribution of that final outcome. This aggregation method is demonstrated for calculation of the economic returns of a project. The method of approximation by a simulated sample is described, and its application to probability distribution rates of returns from actual projects is explained. The preparation of a mathematical model is detailed, emphasizing the usefulness of computerized calculations. Fourteen tables and nine figures are provided.
Current Issues in Project Analysis for Development
Author: John Weiss
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Published: 2012-01-01
Total Pages: 297
ISBN-13: 1781002592
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFor over fifty years project analysis techniques have been applied in the assessment of development projects where poorly designed and appraised projects can waste scarce resources. This study examines the continued relevance of this approach, assesses methodological developments over this period and investigates current practical problems in the application of these techniques. This major work brings together authors with experience of both academic and operational project work to focus on issues such as the shadow exchange rate, the shadow wage, the discount rate and assessment of poverty impact and risk, as well as problems relating to specific sectors covering environmental projects, transport, education and health. There are also general chapters on the experience of semi-input–output-based estimation of shadow prices and the relevance of shadow pricing techniques to the context of developed economies in the EU. An overview by the editors sets out the evolution of the literature and highlights current issues. The general conclusion is that project analysis techniques remain relevant, albeit within a very different development context to that in which they were originally envisaged to be applied. With new perspectives on key economic parameters, this book will appeal to academics working on development, officials involved with project aid programmes, postgraduate students of development and professional economists working on development projects.
Labor Issues in Infrastructure Reform
Author: Public-Private Infrastructure Advisory Facility
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 224
ISBN-13: 9780821354704
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFears of job loss and changes in employment status have often led workers and unions to oppose privatization and to take actions that delay or block reforms. Many developing country governments have been reluctant to undertake reforms because of labor opposition and the political costs involved. Such difficulties are often compounded by concerns about the social impact of reforms, particularly in countries where social safety nets and labor markets are lacking. The objective of the Toolkit, which includes a CD-ROM, is to provide practical tools and information to help policy makers and practitioners deal with these sensitive issues. The Toolkit helps governments identify and select appropriate strategies and approaches, offers guidelines for design and implementation based on best practice and actual experience, and indicates the factors influencing the choice of strategy and options. The Toolkit is illustrated with examples, checklists, and templates that walk decision makers through best practice methodologies.
A ‘Triple Bottom Line’ Approach to Advanced Project Evaluation
Author: Grace Ding
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Published: 2020-03-06
Total Pages: 213
ISBN-13: 1527548287
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe concept of ‘the triple bottom line’ has recently emerged to describe a new framework for development aimed at achieving economic and social balance while maintaining the long-term integrity of ecological systems. This requires measuring not only the economic viability of projects, but also their impact on the environment and their contribution to society. We live in a world where most people are aware of the importance of our environment. The way in which this realisation came about has, in hindsight, not been as simple as could have been expected. Systematic evaluations of the economic viability of projects using discounting date back to the beginning of the last century and are something which has been readily accepted, especially over the last few decades. However, an integrated approach, including environmental and social aspects, is much more recent, and even now, the methods and methodologies for such an approach are still being developed. This volume details the state of the art of the development towards the triple bottom line. It indicates where there is still debate about fundamental principles, where theory has been overlooked in the name of convenience, and where there are still unresolved problems. The discussions provided here will serve to provide a more detailed understanding of what we do in our calculations, what they mean and the limitations thereof.
Strengthening the Effectiveness of Aid
Author:
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Published: 1995-01-01
Total Pages: 60
ISBN-13: 9780821332221
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAnnotation The World Bank and international donor agencies invest substantial resources and effort in development. A continuing challenge is to ensure that assistance is provided and used as effectively as possible. This book surveys recent findings on the effectiveness of aid and the steps the Bank and other development institutions are taking to assess and improve their operations. It examines specific methods for achieving better coordination within programs and among donors and brings together recommendations on how countries and agencies can improve the administration of aid. The study concludes that five conditions are essential for aid to be effective: - Ownership by the government and participation by the affected people - Strong administrative and institutional capacity - Sound policies and good public sector management - Close coordination by donors - Improvements in aid agencies' own business practices.
Cost-benefit Analysis and Project Appraisal in Developing Countries
Author: Colin H. Kirkpatrick
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Published: 1996-01-01
Total Pages: 340
ISBN-13: 9781782541004
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe techniques and methods of project appraisal in developing countries have been considerably expanded and refined since they were first introduced in the late 1960s. This up-to-date and authoritative survey volume demonstrates the ways in which cost-benefit analysis has developed in response to changes in economic circumstances and conditions over the past three decades. An international group of academic and professional economists covers areas including problems in the practical application of cost-benefit techniques by international agencies, the treatment of income distribution, discounting, the effects method, the logical framework as a complement to project appraisal, aid tying, risk criteria in decision making, benefit valuation in the water sector, the appraisal of technical assistance projects, privatization in transition economies and shadow pricing in transition economies. Professor Kirkpatrick and Professor Weiss have prepared an insightful overview essay introducing the broad selection of work presented in this volume.
