NI Practical Guide to the Green Book

• Introduction
• The Basic Steps of an Economic Appraisal
• What is Economic Appraisal and When is it required?
• Step by Step Appraisal Guidance
• Policy Appraisal
• Appraising Assistance to the Private, Voluntary and Community Sectors
• PPP Projects and Procurement Issues
• Appraising Information Technology Projects
• Appraisal of Accommodation Projects
• Business Cases
• Approval of Departmental Expenditure
• Implementation, Management and Monitoring
• Evaluation
• Expert Advice, Use of Consultants and Training
• Terminology and Abbreviations
• Appendices

Optimism Bias Calculators

These Microsoft Excel files contain model spreadsheets designed to facilitate optimism bias calculations in accordance with current DFP requirements and should be used in conjunction with Section 2.6.15 of The NI Practical Guide to the Green Book. The files include an explanation of how to use them.

• OB Calculator - Equipment/Development and Outsourcing Projects
• OB Calculator - Civil Engineering Projects
• OB Calculator - Buildings Projects