Project Appraisal, Financing and Control
Unit 1: Introduction to Projects and their Appraisal
Project Definition
A project, as defined in the book, is a specific, finite task to be accomplished. It involves a s...
Market and Demand Analysis
This is a crucial component of project appraisal that aims to assess the potential market for the...
Technical Appraisal
This appraisal examines the technical aspects of the project to ensure that the proposed technolo...
Unit 2: Financial Appraisal
Components of Project Cost
Project cost encompasses all expenses incurred throughout the project lifecycle, from initiation ...
Investment Evaluation Technique
Non-Discounting Methods Non-discounting methods, also known as traditional methods, do not consid...
Investment Evaluation Techniques
Discounting Methods Discounting methods consider the time value of money, which recognizes that a...
Project Evaluation for Alpha and Beta- An Example
Scenario 1: Project Alpha - Non-Discounting Methods Case A: Uniform Cash Flows Payback Period ...
Comparative Analysis of Investment Evaluation Techniques
Different investment evaluation techniques have varying strengths and weaknesses, making them sui...
Investment Evaluation in Practice
While the previous sections discussed various investment evaluation techniques in theory, their a...
Unit 3: Project Risk Analysis and Project Financing
Risk Analysis and Management
Risk analysis and management is a systematic process of identifying, assessing, and responding to...
Methods of Assessing Risk
This topic elaborates on the methods mentioned for measuring risk, providing more detail on how t...
Risk Assessment Examples
New Gadget Launch Base Case Analysis: First, calculate the base case NPV: Annual Revenue = Sales...
Strategies for Risk Management
After identifying and assessing risks, the next crucial step is to develop and implement strategi...
Sources of Financing
This topic covers the various sources of funding that can be used to finance a project, each with...
Unit 4: Social Appraisal and Aspects of Project Management
Social Appraisal
Rationale for Social Cost Benefit Analysis (SCBA), Approaches of SCBA Rationale for Social Cost ...
EIA and SIA
Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) and Social Impact Assessment (SIA) of Projects Environment I...
Case Study
The Sydney Opera House Construction Background: The Sydney Opera House is an iconic architectural...
PERT & CPM
Network Techniques for Project Cost and Time Management (PERT & CPM) Network techniques, particul...
Pre-Requisites for Successful Project Implementation
Successful project implementation requires careful planning, organization, and execution. Several...
Essentials of a Project Report
A project report is a comprehensive document that provides a detailed overview of a proposed proj...