Introductory Course on Economic Analysis of Investment Projects 29 May 2006 to 9 July 2014 Philippines Economic analysis helps bring about a better allocation of resources that can lead to enhanced incomes for investment or consumption purposes. The main objective of conducting a project economic analysis is not only to assess the sustainability of investment projects but also to inform the design and select projects that can contribute to a sustainable improvement in the welfare of project beneficiaries, and the country as a whole. ADB conduct economic analysis training for its staff for them to be equipped with the necessary analytical approach and data requirements as they implement their respective projects in various sectors. Program and Learning Materials 29 May 2006 05 June 2007 05 May 2008 Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Presentation Program Overview This presentation gives an outline of the training and explains the objectives of the course. Asian Development Bank Presentation Overview of Economic Analysis in ADB Operations This presentation explains the dimensions of economic analysis and their importance in ADB operations. It also provides highlights of Economic… Asian Development Bank Presentation Economic Analysis of Projects: Principles and Concepts Economic analysis of projects does not end in computing the rate of returns. Learn more about the basic principles and concepts in the presentation. … Asian Development Bank Presentation Benefit Estimation Economic valuation of project outputs depends upon whether they are incremental or not to existing national output of usage. Learn more about it in… Asian Development Bank Presentation Distribution and Poverty Impact Analysis How do benefits reach target groups of a given project? This presentation explains equity and incentive considerations in implementing ADB projects… Asian Development Bank Presentation Cost Estimation What are the basics steps that you need to go through in estimating your project’s cost? Download this presentation to learn how ADB does project… Asian Development Bank Presentation Establish Fundamentals to Improve Chances of Success The success of ADB projects depends on various factors—some are not even within the control of the Bank. Establishing fundamentals could help in… Asian Development Bank Presentation From Financial Analysis to Economic Analysis Projects costs are initially valued in financial terms. In implementing projects, however, ADB also looks into the financial analysis of any given… Asian Development Bank Presentation Financial and Institutional Sustainability Will project effects last for is economic life? Download this presentation to learn about the key aspects of financial sustainability in the context… Asian Development Bank Presentation Project Impact Evaluation This presentation tackles the different methods of project impact evaluation and their operational implications. Asian Development Bank Presentation Project Impact Evaluation Design Impact evaluation looks at the impact of an intervention on final welfare outcomes, rather at project outputs or at the project implementation… Asian Development Bank Presentation Resource Statement This presentation gives an example of a project resource statement. Asian Development Bank Presentation Review Alternatives to Find the Best Project This presentation shares options on how to meet the project’s set of goals. Asian Development Bank Presentation Sensitivity and Risk Analysis Sensitivity and risk analysis is an analytical framework for dealing with uncertainty. Learn how this can help reduce the likelihood of undertaking… Asian Development Bank Presentation Sensitivity and Risk Analysis: Case Study Sensitivity and risk analysis is an analytical framework for dealing with uncertainty. Learn how this can help reduce the likelihood of undertaking… Asian Development Bank Presentation Financial Due Diligence Due diligence means exercising an appropriate degree of care in preparing and appraising projects. Financial due diligence, meanwhile, includes… Asian Development Bank Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Presentation An Introduction to Economic Analysis in ADB Operations This presentation explains the dimensions of economic analysis and their importance in ADB operations. It also provides highlights of Economic… Juzhong Zhuang Presentation Aid Modality and Aid Effectiveness A successful aid program requires matching elements of development strategy, appropriate aid strategy supported by well-design modalities and… Herath Gunatilake Presentation Evaluation Findings This presentation gives a snapshot program loan performance by sector in ADB. It also outlines the factors that affect the results of evaluation… Richard Bolt Presentation ADB Policy and Experience in Policy-based Lending This presentation discusses the evolution of policy-based lending (PBL) and the trends in PBL. Manju Senapaty Presentation Problem Diagnosis in Support of Policy-based Lending This presentation explains the importance of problem diagnosis. It also presents cases on sector and country diagnosis. Juzhong Zhuang, Muhammad Ehsan Khan Presentation Program Design: Key Considerations There are a number of considerations that ADB look into in each program design. This presentation tackles these considerations with focus on policy… Ashok Sharma Presentation Results-focused Design of Policy-based Interventions Sector policy reform is ADB’s main policy-based operations. This presentation tackles the components of project performance management in ADB in the… Asian Development Bank Presentation Review of 10 Policy-based Loans Operations This presentation shares 10 examples of policy-based loans supported by ADB. It also talks about the PBL conceptual framework and some key design… Bruno Carrasco Presentation Case Study - Philippines: Development Policy Support Program This presentation discusses the key features of a Development Policy Support Program (DPSP) and puts the spotlight on the partnership of ADB and the… Kelly Bird Presentation Assessing Welfare Impact of Policy-based Loan Operations: Concept and Method This presentation provides an introduction to quantitative assessment methods, and different methods and applications. Guntur Sugiyarto Presentation Assessing Welfare Impact of Policy-based Loan Operations: Applications Program design should begin with proposed reforms, sector analysis, and expected benefits. This presentation tackles how to assess the welfare impact… Guntur Sugiyarto Presentation Public Policy Reform Process: Political Economy Perspective This presentation highlights the political economy dimension of policy reform. It also shares some lessons on policy reform process and from ADB’s… George Abonyi Presentation Case Series (A-D): Thai Agricultural Sector Program Loan (ASPL) This presentation provides context for policy reform and role of ADB’s Agricultural Sector Program Loan in Thailand. George Abonyi Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Presentation Overview of Economic Analysis in ADB Operations This presentation explains what economic analysis is and why it is important. It also tackles how economic analysis is applied in ADB operations. Asian Development Bank Presentation Financial Sustainability, Financial Due Diligence, and Institutional Sustainability ADB’s Charter notes that necessary measures should be done to ensure that the proceeds of any loan are used for their intended purposes. Borrowers… Asian Development Bank Presentation Scope of Project Economic Analysis Economic analysis of project is more than just the rate of return calculations. It is also about integrated framework or tool to select and design… Asian Development Bank Presentation Economic Rationale of Projects This presentation tackles market and non-market failures and how these can help in identifying the correct actions. Asian Development Bank Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Event Coordinator/s Maria Rowena Cham ADB Organizer/s Economic Research and Development Impact Department Topics Economics Capacity Development ADB Administration and Governance