Economic Appraisals & Evaluations using the “The Northern Ireland Practical Guide to the Green Book” (DFP, 2003)

Economic Appraisal Training

Northern Ireland (NI) amounts for more than £10 billion annually. It is vital both that this money is put to good use and also that it can be accounted for. The Northern Ireland Practical Guide to the Green Book (hereafter abbreviated to the NI Practical Guide) is designed to help achieve these ends. It represents current Department of Finance and Personnel (DFP) guidance and requirements on the appraisal, evaluation, approval and management of policies, programmes and projects.

According to the Guide, all proposals that involve spending or saving public money, including EU funds, or changes in the use of public resources should be supported by evidence of suitable appraisal, approval, management and evaluation. There are no exceptions to this general requirement.

This course provides a Step-by-Step practical review of each of the 10 steps in conducting an Economic Appraisal using a case study to demonstrate application.