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p. 28 of 203 BACK | NEXT Foreword 1. Introduction to the Guidelines 2. User Instructions 3. Preparing and Appraising Investment Project 3.1. Investment Projects Overview 3.2. Possible Investment Projects 3.3. Appraisal Checklists 3.4. Forecasting 3.4.1. Introduction to Forecasting 3.4.2. Using the COSTAB Model 3.4.3. Preparing Project Cost Estimates 3.4.4. Determining Contingencies 3.4.5. Disbursement Profiles 3.4.6. Preparing Financing Plans 3.4.7. Computing Incremental Project Cash Flows 3.5. Preparing Financial Benefit-Cost Analyses 3.6. Loan Covenants 3.7. ADB Reports 4. Financial Management of Executing Agencies 5. Reporting and Auditing 6. Financial Institutions 7. Knowledge Management

Financial Management and Analysis of Projects : 3. Preparing and Appraising Investment Project : 3.4. Forecasting

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3.4.2. Using the COSTAB Model

3.4.2.1. The COSTAB (Standard Project Cost Table) computer model can assist analysts to apply this section of the Guidelines. It can be used to generate cost tables, financing plans, and disbursement tables. COSTAB can also compute physical and price contingencies, domestic and foreign interest charges, and financial charges during development (FCDD).

3.4.2.2.COSTAB system is available in the ADB website using this link: http://www.adb.org/Projects/costab.asp. The ADB Office of Information Systems and Technology (OIST) may assist in the software installation and provide user manuals, as necessary. Users may send e-mail to costab@adb.org for assistance.

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