Economic Analysis of Projects: A Tool for Informed Financing Decisions

Benoît Faivre-Dupaigre and Emmanuel Fourmann

Working Paper from Agence française de développement

Abstract: Project economic analysis (PEA) aims to evaluate ex-ante the various impacts of a project on all stakeholders, beyond its mere financial profitability. Long used by donors, it has come in for a lot of criticism (complexity, cost, technocracy). And, as aid practices have evolved, it has gradually given way to other approaches. Yet, in the current context, EAF remains a valuable tool for informing decisions, structuring debates, comparing options and integrating social, economic and environmental issues. This article outlines a number of avenues and recommendations for revitalizing PEA, with the aim of making public investment more profitable, inclusive and sustainable.

JEL-codes: Q (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 4
Date: 2025-04-24
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