Sharpen your skills in project evaluation and appraisal to optimise resource allocation  and boost impact

Join Professor Stuart McIntyre for EDAS’ Introduction to Appraisal and Evaluation Course – high quality, well-priced, CPD-accredited, convenient modules from 7th November.

Crucial for the economic development practitioner’s toolkit, the course provides an accessible introduction into economic appraisal and evaluation,  helping you to understand key concepts as well as recognising good practice and pitfalls.

Why should I take this course?

In these times of fiscal uncertainty and budgetary constraints, effective evaluation and appraisal are crucial elements of the project and programme development lifecycle. 

They help inform how scarce public resources should be invested, assist in measuring the anticipated impacts and returns, and support responsible and transparent management of these resources.

Ahead of the October budget, this is a timely opportunity to refresh your knowledge and gain a deeper understanding of these key concepts.

Is it right for me?

• You are someone working in economic development 
• You work in an economic policy environment, carrying out appraisal and evaluation exercises
• You are seeking to commission such work from a consultant
• You are operating at a strategic level, responsible for value for money and financial accountability
• Wishing to develop professionally into such a role where such knowledge is applicable 

What will I learn?

By the end of the course you will:

• Understand the role and value of economic appraisal and evaluation in the public policy process.
• Be able to advise on what constitutes ‘value for money’.
• Understand how to measure costs and benefits of different policies, including practical methods to value non-market goods and services.
• Be aware of the key stages in an effective evaluation and appraisal.
• Have a working knowledge of the techniques upon which appraisal and evaluation of economic developments and policies should be based.
• Be able to develop a framework for monitoring and evaluating economic policy interventions.
• Be confident in commissioning, interpreting and assessing economic appraisal and evaluation reports undertaken by outside analysts, such as consultants or other organisations.

This course is also suitable for those operating at a more strategic level where best value and financial accountability is key.

The course will run over three weeks on MS Teams:

• Thursday 7th November, 10:00-12:00
• Thursday 14th November, 10:00-12:00
• Thursday 21st November, 10:00-12:00

Joining links will be circulated ahead of the course sessions.

Book here