Typical sequence of events for financial and
economic analysis of a project
Environmental improvement projects require a grasp of financial
and economic aspects including familiarity with international donor
and loan funding institutions, and financial and economic analysis
for project justification.
“
The main purpose of project economic analysis is to help design
and select projects that contribute to the welfare of a
country” (World Bank, 1996)
Our environmental economics staff have a good understanding of the
key issues, principles and approaches involved in financial and
economic analysis of environmental projects. And we are able to
advise our clients on how to obtain the necessary data, tools and
expertise to successfully prepare and present the financial and
economic aspects of their environmental projects for funding.
Our specialist skills include:
- Demand analysis and forecasting
- Economic analysis
- Knowledge of donor and funding institution appraisal
methods
- Company or utility level financial analysis
- Cost-benefit analysis
- Fiscal impact studies
- Affordability and willingness to pay surveys
- Risk and sensitivity analysis
- Institutional strengthening
- Options analysis
- Environmental and social impact assessments
