Guidelines for the Economic Analysis of Water Supply Projects
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Guidelines, Handbooks, and Manuals
ISBN: 971-561-199-0
Pub. Date: 1998
Out of Print
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These sector guidelines present the main principles, concepts, and
procedures applied in the economic analysis of water supply projects.
They are based on and consistent with the Bank’s Guidelines for the Economic
Analysis of Projects. The guidelines provide a general methodological framework
and are prepared for
- mission leaders who need to understand the basic concepts and major
methodological steps in the economic analysis of water supply projects;
- project economists, financial analysts, and staff consultants who are
mission members and who need to conduct sound economic analysis,
and demonstrate the financial sustainability and economic viability of
water supply projects; and
- consultants working on project preparatory technical assistance who are
responsible for carrying out the economic analysis at the feasibility stage.
Economic analysis generally aims to improve the social well being of
society in terms of income or consumption by encouraging the efficient use of
resources. Financial viability and project risks are also assessed to test the sustainability
of service delivery and economic benefits. These analyses are carried out in conjunction
with social, technical, institutional, and environmental analyses prior to project appraisal
and when necessary throughout the project cycle.
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