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Appraisal aspects; proposal contents (technical, financial)

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Project appraisal covers technical, economic, financial, market, managerial, environmental, social, legal and risk aspects. Proposal contents: title, background, problem, objectives, scope, methodology, work plan, organisation, budget, benefits, risks, monitoring and annexes. Technical proposal: understanding, objectives, methodology, staffing, equipment, experience, QA/safety, risk, deliverables. Financial: cost, breakdown, BOQ, payment, finance, indicators, bid security.

What are the aspects of project appraisal? Also explain each aspect of the project proposal. Explain the contents of the technical and financial proposal.

Aspects of project appraisal

AspectPoints examined
TechnicalDesign, technology, site, materials, capacity, construction method, availability of skills
EconomicBenefit-cost ratio, EIRR, NPV to the nation, shadow prices, contribution to national goals
FinancialCost estimate, funding plan, cash flow, NPV, IRR, payback, debt service
Market / commercialDemand, supply, price, competition, marketing plan
Managerial / organisationalCapability of the implementing agency, organisation structure, manpower
EnvironmentalImpact on land, water, air, ecology; mitigation measures (IEE/EIA)
SocialEffect on people, resettlement, gender, employment, community acceptance
Legal / institutionalLaws, licences, permits, contracts, land
RiskSensitivity and risk analysis of cost, time and demand

Aspects of the project proposal

  1. Title, summary and background of the project.
  2. Problem statement and need (justification).
  3. Goal and objectives.
  4. Scope and expected outputs.
  5. Methodology and technical design.
  6. Work plan and time schedule.
  7. Organisation, management and staffing.
  8. Budget and financing plan.
  9. Benefits: economic, social, environmental.
  10. Risks and mitigation.
  11. Monitoring and evaluation plan, sustainability.
  12. Annexes: maps, drawings, data, CVs.

Technical and financial proposal contents

Technical proposal contents

  1. Introduction and understanding of the project and terms of reference.
  2. Objectives and scope of work.
  3. Methodology and approach.
  4. Work plan and schedule (bar chart, milestones).
  5. Organisation and staffing: key personnel with CVs, roles and man-months.
  6. Equipment, materials and facilities proposed.
  7. Past experience and similar works.
  8. Quality assurance, safety and environmental plan.
  9. Risk assessment and mitigation.
  10. Deliverables and reports.

Financial proposal contents

  1. Cost estimate and summary of total price.
  2. Breakdown: remuneration, direct costs, reimbursables, taxes (VAT).
  3. Bill of quantities and unit rates for construction works.
  4. Payment schedule and terms.
  5. Sources of finance and cash flow (for the owner's financial proposal).
  6. Financial indicators such as NPV, IRR, B/C ratio and payback period.
  7. Validity of the offer, bid security and conditions.

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