By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Develop expertise in critical facets of investment project preparation and appraisal
• Acquire advanced techniques to conduct detailed and insightful market analyses
• Gain in-depth knowledge of technical specifications and requirements to ensure project designs are feasible and optimized for success
• Enhance your ability to perform detailed financial and economic analyses
• Learn to conduct comprehensive environmental and social impact assessments
• Develop skills to identify, evaluate, and manage project risks
• Integrate gender and social considerations into project appraisals

Introduction to Investment Project Preparation and Appraisal

• Definition and Importance
• Project Life Cycle and Stages
• Project Identification
• Overview of Analytical Dimensions

Market Analysis

• Market Analysis Procedures and Market Research
• Demand and Supply Analysis
• Product, pricing strategies and distribution strategies
• Marketing Strategy
• Swot Analysis
• Market Risk Analysis

Technical Analysis

• Location/site selection
• Resource Requirements
• Project Design and Engineering
• Production Technology
• Production Plan
• Cost Estimates
• Implementation Plan

Financial Analysis

• Key Financial Indicators
  • Net Present Value (NPV)
  • Financial Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
  • Cost-Benefit Ratio (CBR)
  • Payback Period
• Sensitivity Analysis
• Financial Projections and Statements

Economic Analysis

• Social Cost-Benefit Analysis
• Economic Rate of Return (ERR)
• Economic Impact Assessment

Environmental and Social Impact Analysis

• Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA)
• Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP)

Gender and Social Analysis

• Gender Mainstreaming in Projects
• Tools and Frameworks for Analysis
• Social Impact Assessment
• Inclusive Project Design

Risk Analysis

• Dealing with Uncertainty in Project Appraisal
• Identifying and Categorizing Risks
• Risk Quantification Techniques
• Risk Mitigation and Management Strategies

Integrated Project Appraisal

• Combining Analytical Dimensions
• Decision-Making Frameworks
• Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA)
• Tools and Techniques
  • Software and Analytical Tools
  • Data Collection and Analysis
  • Reporting and Presentation Techniques

Project Implementation Planning

• Basics of Project Implementation Plan
• Key Elements of Project Implementation Plan
• Drafting Project Appraisal Report
• Calculation of Implementation Costs

This training course is designed for project staff, development practitioners, government officials who are responsible for the planning and management of development interventions. These may include, but not limited to the following:

• Project Developers and Managers
• Investment and Financial Analysts
• Business Development Professionals
• Government Officials involved in Public Investment
• Officials from Investment Promotion Institutions

The Investment Project Preparation and Appraisal Training Course is delivered by our seasoned trainers who have vast experience as expert professionals in their respective fields of practice. The course employs a mix of methodologies including presentations, group exercises, case studies, and much more. Group work is an essential component of the course. The course is designed to be primarily workshop-based, in which participants can work through tasks and problems that mimic their daily activities. Instructors are there to facilitate the group work, addressing real-world concerns.

At Virgon Africa, we believe in experiential learning. We value active participation in our courses through sharing experiences, ideas and practices.