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Formulation and appraisal; proposal procedure

Short answer

Project formulation develops a project idea into a detailed plan covering objectives, scope, design, cost, benefits and implementation. Project appraisal independently assesses that plan to decide acceptance. Proposal procedure: identify need, study site, define objectives, compare alternatives, prepare technical and financial parts, analyse feasibility and risk, draft, review, submit, and negotiate.

Define project formulation and project appraisal. Describe the procedure for developing a project proposal.

Definitions

Project formulation is the process of developing a project idea into a detailed plan by defining objectives, scope, technical design, cost, benefits and implementation arrangements so that it can be appraised and implemented. Project appraisal is the independent assessment of the formulated project to decide whether it should be accepted.

Procedure for developing a project proposal

  1. Identify the need or problem and the client's requirement (read the terms of reference).
  2. Collect data and study the site, background, existing studies and standards.
  3. Define objectives and scope clearly.
  4. Generate and compare alternatives; select the best technical option.
  5. Prepare the technical part: methodology, design approach, work plan, schedule, team and equipment.
  6. Estimate resources and cost: quantities, rates, manpower, overhead and profit; prepare the financial part.
  7. Analyse feasibility and risk: economic and financial indicators, environmental and social aspects.
  8. Write the draft proposal in the required format.
  9. Review internally, check for completeness and errors, obtain approvals.
  10. Submit before the deadline with the required security and forms; present or clarify if asked.
  11. Negotiate and revise after evaluation.

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