Improving Transport Project Appraisals
In the Islamic Countries
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presents general recommendations to OIC countries for all seven aspects of the
conceptual framework, based on the analysis carried out in this study.
Table 10.2: General recommendations per aspect of the conceptual framework
Appraisal
aspect
General recommendations
Legal basis  For those countries not having it already, develop a clear legal framework
for project appraisal, indicating for what type of projects appraisal is needed
and when appraisal is needed. The best option would be to have it in place
for all public investments irrespective of the sector defining the general
principles, the procedures and the roles for the project appraisal in relation
to the strategy and programme development. Line ministries and affiliated
agencies and bodies could then develop own guidance, rules and procedures
reflecting the specificities of their sector/sub-sectors and types of projects.
 The legal framework should refer also to general guidance on how project
appraisal is to be carried out, the main principles and methodological
references. Ideally, such general guidance shall provide indications on the
most important parameters and unit values to perform project appraisal.
This guidance may then include a roadmap , establishing for what type of
projects appraisal is to be carried out; what type of assessment is needed;
and what level of detail. Reference can then be made to more detailed
operational guidance documents or manuals on how to carry out project
appraisal for specific types of projects or contexts (see below on content).
Governance  The governance structure should be established, with clear roles and
responsibilities for all stakeholders involved and for all the programme and
project phases, from planning to implementation and monitoring, including
follow-up and ex-post. The establishment of a coordinating unit at sector
level should be considered.
 In case of outsourcing of project appraisal to the private sector, sufficient
capacity should be with the public sector authorities to manage the process
and check the quality of the work of the consultant (see below on capacity).
 A system of quality review should always be in place, also for project
appraisal reports developed internally by public agencies and bodies.
 The relation with private investors and international funding agencies
should be embedded in the overall national project appraisal system. The
system can however allow for specific rules and appraisal methods aimed at
ensuring that the aspect of the national stakes in terms of socio-economic
impact are always taken into consideration in the decision making process
also when private/foreign investments are involved.
 Appropriate measures for stakeholders consultation and involvement
should be put in place. Project appraisal results can be used to inform the
public debate and consultation (see below).