Improving Transport Project Appraisals
In the Islamic Countries
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presents general recommendations for all seven aspects of the conceptual
framework, based on the analysis carried out in this study.
Table ES.0.3: 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).