PROJECT PREPARATION, ANALYSIS AND FINANCING

MAY 18-29, 2009

tuition fee: $4430 (includes a new laptop)
 
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Intended Audience: It is designed for managers of developing country projects and for persons responsible for implementing such projects. Introductory knowledge of, or experience in, project analysis would be helpful but is not required.

Course Objectives: The course focuses on providing the knowledge and skills required at each step of developing an idea into a bankable project proposal ready for financing and implementation. Selection of viable projects is a key to profitable and sustainable development. In the current global financial crisis, effective project preparation and financing has become even more critical. Through lectures, case studies, and individual and group exercises, participants will have the opportunity to experience what makes successful projects.

COURSE Outline

The Project Life Cycle

  • Projects and the Macro Environment

The Project Preparation/Appraisal Process

  • Identification/Conception
  • Sensitivity Analysis
  • Pre-feasibility and Feasibility Studies
  • Preparation and Design
  • Analysis and Appraisal
  • Use of Consultants for Project Development

The Need and Requirements

  • Demand Forecasting and Market Research
  • Project Objectives (Logical Framework)
  • Working with Key Stakeholders

Technical Aspects

  • Project Size and Scale
  • Appropriate Technology
  • Capital Cost Estimates
  • Operating and Maintenance Cost Estimates
  • Working Capital and Other Costs
  • Financial Projections and Statements
  • Break-Even Analysis
  • Project Implementation Plan

Special Circumstances of Different Sectors

  • Revenue Earning
    • Industry
    • Utilities
      • Telecom
      • Water and Sewer
      • Electric and Gas
    • Agriculture
    • Transportation
  • Non-Revenue Earning
    • Roads
    • Education
    • Health
    • Urban
    • Community/Rural Development

Measures of Project Worth (rate of return)

  • Cost-Benefit Analysis
  • Financial Analysis
  • Economic and Social Analysis
  • Tangible and Intangible Costs and Benefits
  • Adjusting Financial Prices to Economic Values
  • Cost Effectiveness
  • Risk, Uncertainty and Sensitivity Analysis

Final Appraisal and Decision

  • Technical
  • Commercial
  • Managerial
  • Organizational
  • Financial
  • Economic
  • Social
  • Environmental
  • Sustainability

Financing and Implementation Aspects

  • Finding Public and Private Project Financing
  • Role of Multilateral and Bilateral Agencies
  • Startup of Implementation