Economic Analysis Retrospective: 2003 Update

Publication | June 2004

Economic Analysis Retrospectives present an assessment of how well economic analysis is applied in the identification and development of ADB-financed projects and programs.

This is a follow up to the report entitled Economic Analysis in 2002: A Retrospective (Retro 2002) that reviewed the quality of economic analysis of ADB-financed projects and programs processed in 2002. The report presents an updated assessment based on the projects and programs reviewed in 2003, focusing on two aspects. First, it provides a preliminary assessment of the responsiveness so far to the recommendations of Retro 2002. It is also to determine if changes move broadly in the right direction and to provide clarifications accordingly. Second, the report critically reviews the quality of analysis in respect to project rationale and alternatives—the two areas being the critical link in the analytical chain.

Contents

  • Foreword
  • Introduction
  • Economic Analysis in 2003: An Overview
  • Project Rationale and Analysis of Alternatives: Further Assessment
  • Further Improving EREA's Service Delivery
  • Conclusions and Recommendations

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  • ADB administration and governance
  • ADB annual meetings and annual reports

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