Project Analysis in Developing Countries

List of Tables List of Figures Preface to the Second Edition Introduction Main Features of Projects, Project Resource Statements and Financial Statements Project Criteria National Economic Returns and the Use of Economic Prices World Price System of Economic Analysis Projects and Environmental Effects Uncertainty Projects and Environmental Effects Income Distribution Effects of Projects National Economic Parameters Limitations and Conclusions Bibliography Index

STEPHEN CURRY is a Senior Economist with the Asian Development Bank, Manila, Philippines, where he has been involved in revising the approach to economic and financial analysis, as well as in design and implementation of projects. He has worked in various capacities for the European Union, the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization, the United Nations Development Program, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, and the British Government, as well as for private sector consulting firms.

JOHN WEISS is Professor of Development Economics and Head of Department at the Development and Project Planning Centre, University of Bradford, UK. He has published widely on development issues including Industry in Developing Countries and Economic Policy in Developing Countries: The Reform Agenda. He has considerable experience of applied work in developing countries having worked as a consultant to many development agencies including the World Bank, United Nations Industrial Development Organisation, Asian Development Bank, African Bank, Development and the European Investment Bank. He has also worked on the appraisal of projects in a range of countries including Guyana, Pakistan, India, Mexico, Argentina and a number of countries in sub-Saharan Africa.