Cost Benefit Analysis for Public Investment Decisions
Governments and public entities across Africa must justify roads, clinics, water schemes and other investments that consume scarce public money. This course teaches cost benefit analysis as a disciplined way to weigh the full costs and benefits of public projects, including social and environmental effects. Participants learn to build defensible business cases and advise decision makers on where public funds create the most value.
What you will be able to do
Explain the purpose and stages of cost benefit analysis.
Identify and quantify the costs and benefits of a public project.
Value non market impacts such as social and environmental effects.
Apply discounting to compare costs and benefits over time.
Test conclusions with sensitivity and scenario analysis.
Present a clear recommendation to decision makers.
Course outline
01Why Cost Benefit Analysis Matters
02Defining the Project and Its Alternatives
03Identifying and Quantifying Costs and Benefits
04Valuing Social and Environmental Impacts
05Discounting and Net Present Value
06Sensitivity and Scenario Testing
07Presenting the Recommendation
Who should attend
Public sector planners, project officers, economists, budget analysts and development finance staff appraising public investments.
Dates, venues and fees
Dates
Venue
Days
Fee
Calendar
17 to 19 Aug 2026
Cape Town
3
R13,000
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026
Online
3
US$900
7 to 9 Sep 2026
Mozambique
3
US$1,500
14 to 16 Sep 2026
Cairo
3
US$1,500
21 to 23 Sep 2026
Accra
3
US$1,500
28 to 30 Sep 2026
Lusaka
3
US$1,500
5 to 7 Oct 2026
Kigali
3
US$1,500
12 to 14 Oct 2026
Nairobi
3
US$1,500
19 to 21 Oct 2026
Durban
3
R13,000
26 to 28 Oct 2026
Johannesburg
3
R13,000
9 to 11 Nov 2026
Mauritius
3
US$1,500
16 to 18 Nov 2026
Dubai
3
US$1,500
23 to 25 Nov 2026
Lagos
3
US$1,500
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026
Harare
3
US$1,500
7 to 9 Dec 2026
Kampala
3
US$1,500
14 to 16 Dec 2026
Dar es Salaam
3
US$1,500
21 to 23 Dec 2026
Pretoria
3
R13,000
Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.