WATER DESALINATION IN ALGERIA
This project involves developing ten large-scale Seawater Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) desalination plants across Algeria. It aims to provide 2 million m³ of potable water daily, addressing chronic urban water shortages, drought-induced supply gaps, and improving water-sector resilience, public health, and economic benefits.
View Project DetailsLUFHERENG MIXED-HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
The Lufhereng Mixed-Housing Development in Johannesburg, South Africa, delivers over 24,000 mixed dwelling units and expands essential urban infrastructure (roads, water, electricity) and community facilities (schools, hospitals). This DBSA-sponsored project addresses housing backlogs, fostering diverse, self-sustaining mixed-income communities.
View Project DetailsSOUTHERN FARMS MEGA CITY PROJECT
The Southern Farms Mega City Project is developing a large-scale integrated urban township in Johannesburg, South Africa. It plans over 43,000 residential units and non-residential facilities, aiming to address the city's housing crisis, create diverse communities, and generate significant economic, social, and environmental benefits.
View Project DetailsTHORNTREE DEVELOPMENT MEGA-INCLUSIONARY HOUSING PROJECT
Thorntree Development's Mega-Inclusionary Housing Project in the City of Tshwane, South Africa, aims to create over 45,000 housing opportunities. It addresses housing shortages, reduces informal settlements, and fosters a self-sustaining urban community, with a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis supporting its financial viability and economic benefits.
View Project DetailsPROJECT UKUVUSELELA
Project Ukuvuselela is a strategic rail investment along South Africa's SouthCor corridor. It aims to improve vehicle transport for export, ease port congestion, and strengthen the automotive sector. The project offers substantial economic, social, and environmental benefits, supporting national goals for rail modernization and freight shift from road.
View Project DetailsESTIMATION OF NATIONAL PARAMETERS AND ECONOMIC PRICES – RWANDA
CRI developed a database of Commodity-Specific Conversion Factors (CSCFs) and estimated National Parameters for Rwanda's Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning. This web-based repository aids in translating financial project prices into economic values, encompassing over 5000 tradable and various non-tradable commodities.
View Project DetailsNATIONAL PARAMETERS AND CONVERSION FACTORS FOR PROJECT EVALUATION – GHANA
CRI developed national economic parameters and conversion factors for project evaluation in Ghana, including EOCK, FEP, NTP, and CSCFs for over 5000 commodities. A web-based software database was also created to facilitate access and use by project analysts and stakeholders in Ghana.
View Project DetailsINTEGRATED BANK OF PROJECTS DATABASE – UGANDA
CRI developed the Integrated Bank of Projects (IBP) software for Uganda's Public Investment Management. This web-based system centralizes and manages public investment projects, integrating budgeting with the project development cycle, tailored to Uganda's unique institutional structure.
View Project DetailsELECTRONIC SYSTEM FOR NATIONAL INVESTMENT PLANNING – MOZAMBIQUE
CRI developed and deployed the Electronic System for National Investment Planning (E-SNIP) in Mozambique. This software supports Public Investment Management (PIM) processes, streamlining project preparation, appraisal, and submission, while enhancing transparency and the evaluation of public investment projects.
View Project DetailsTECHNICAL SUPPORT TO DEVELOP A SYSTEM FOR PUBLIC INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT – ZIMBABWE
CRI provided technical assistance to Zimbabwe's Ministry of Finance (MoFED) for two years (2016-2018). The project focused on developing institutional and legal infrastructure for public investment management, including guidelines, manuals, and support for assessing the Joint Ventures Bill.
View Project DetailsPROGRAM ON INVESTMENT APPRAISAL AND RISK ANALYSIS – KENYA
A capacity building program delivered in June 2013 for Kenyan and Tanzanian government officials. It focused on Investment Appraisal and Risk Analysis, equipping participants with skills for appraising, financing, and managing public investment projects through financial and economic analysis, and contractual structures.
View Project DetailsDEVELOPMENT OF NATIONAL PARAMETERS FOR THE APPRAISAL OF PUBLIC INVESTMENT PROJECTS AND PPPS – UGANDA
CRI estimated national economic parameters for Uganda, including EOCK, FEP, NTP, economic prices, and CSCFs for over 5000 commodities. A web-based database was developed to facilitate easy access, aiding public investment and PPP appraisal for the Government of Uganda.
View Project DetailsNATIONAL PARAMETERS FOR PROJECT EVALUATION – MOZAMBIQUE
CRI developed national economic parameters for Mozambique, including FEP, NTP, SVT, EOCL, and CSCFs for over 5000 commodities. This one-year project (2018-2019) also included a web-based database for easy access by project analysts and stakeholders.
View Project DetailsPRIORITIZATION OF PUBLIC INVESTMENT PROJECT – VIETNAM
CRI developed a bespoke system and manuals for prioritizing Public Investment Projects (PIPs) for the Republic of Vietnam over ten months. This included a methodology, appraisal guides, and pilot implementation for water supply and road construction in selected provinces.
View Project DetailsROGUN DAM FISCAL ANALYSIS – TAJIKISTAN
CRI conducted a three-month fiscal analysis and stakeholder assessment of the Rogun Hydro Power Plant in Tajikistan. They modelled fund flows and financial impacts across various stakeholders, developing a flexible model to simulate long-term loan agreements and their effects on project economics.
View Project DetailsPROGRAM ON PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS IN THE ENERGY SECTOR – KENYA
CRI delivered a capacity-building program for 29 Kenyan officials and private experts on Public Private Partnerships (PPP) in the Energy Sector. The training focused on financial, economic, risk, and regulatory aspects to improve energy policies, regulations, and promote sector reforms in Kenya.
View Project DetailsPROGRAM ON INVESTMENT APPRAISAL AND RISK ANALYSIS – ZIMBABWE
A capacity building program for Zimbabwean government officials to enhance efficiency in public investments. The training covered project appraisal, risk analysis, financial modeling for public, private, and PPP projects, and conducting feasibility studies using CBA or CEA methodologies.
View Project DetailsPROGRAM ON INVESTMENT APPRAISAL AND RISK ANALYSIS – ZAMBIA
CRI facilitated a capacity-building program for Zambian government officials under the Ministry of National Development Planning. The program focused on equipping participants with skills for appraising Public Investment Projects (PIPs) and Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) to modernize Zambia's Public Investment Management (PIM) system.
View Project DetailsCAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAM ON THE ESTIMATION OF NATIONAL PARAMETERS – UGANDA
CRI delivered a three-day capacity building program in Uganda for 46 public officials. The training focused on using National Parameters and Commodity Specific Conversion Factors (CSCFs) software to appraise Public Sector Investment Projects (PSIPs) and Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), aiming to enhance project appraisal efficiency.
View Project DetailsPROGRAM ON INVESTMENT APPRAISAL AND RISK ANALYSIS - AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK
CRI delivered a series of four training programs on Investment Appraisal and Risk Analysis to African Development Bank (AfDB) staff in Côte d'Ivoire. The program enhanced staff capacity in financial, economic, and risk analysis for various development and infrastructure projects, including health, water, education, and hydro dams.
View Project DetailsPROGRAM ON INVESTMENT APPRAISAL AND RISK ANALYSIS - GOVERNMENT TECHNICAL ADVISORY CENTRE, SOUTH AFRICA
A world-class capacity building training program delivered to public sector officials in South Africa. The program focused on empowering officials with essential knowledge and skills to appraise and manage Public Investment Projects (PIPs) and infrastructure projects, including financial, risk, economic, and stakeholder analysis.
View Project DetailsSTRENGTHENING ZAMBIA'S PUBLIC INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Cambridge Resources International Inc. (CRI) provided technical assistance to the Government of Zambia to strengthen its Public Investment Management System (PIMS). The project focused on standardizing project appraisal, enhancing budgeting, and building capacity for public investment projects, aiming for improved efficiency and accountability in resource utilization.
View Project DetailsSTUDY ON THE COMPARATIVE ECONOMIC ADVANTAGE OF CROP PRODUCTION IN RWANDA
CRI, under World Bank directive, analyzed the comparative economic advantage of crop production in Rwanda. The study advised MINAGRI on supporting specific crops, assessing farming practices, identifying competitive regions, and estimating contributions to agricultural growth to structure policy and investment.
View Project DetailsCOST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS OF USAID'S AGRICULTURAL VALUE CHAINS LIVELIHOODS PROJECT – NIGERIA
CRI conducted a mid-term Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) of USAID's Agricultural Value Chains Livelihoods Project in Nigeria. The evaluation assessed the impact on over 20,000 farmers adopting improved agricultural practices, quantifying financial and economic benefits using the Integrated Investment Appraisal (IIA) approach. Recommendations were provided to USAID.
View Project DetailsSERBIA TAX PROJECT (CBA)
CRI conducted a Cost-Benefit Analysis for the World Bank on five corporate income tax incentives in Serbia. The project quantified financial and economic impacts to inform tax policy discussions, aiming to encourage R&D, employment, and equity financing for innovative firms in Serbia.
View Project DetailsETHIOPIA TAX PROJECT (CBA)
CRI, contracted by The World Bank, provided technical support to Ethiopia's Ministry of Finance. The project involved a Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) of tax incentives using Integrated Investment Appraisal (IIA) to improve revenue mobilization and public financing, aiming to identify economically efficient policies for investment promotion.
View Project DetailsLEEUWPOORT INTEGRATED HOUSING DEVELOPMENT – South Africa
The Leeuwpoort Integrated Housing Development Project plans over 24,000 mixed residential units, infrastructure, and communal facilities in the City of Ekurhuleni, South Africa. A comprehensive cost-benefit analysis was performed to assess its financial viability and support robust decision-making for government stakeholders.
View Project DetailsCOST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS OF USAID'S CROP AND LIVESTOCK DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM – ZIMBABWE
CRI conducted a Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) of USAID's five-year crop and livestock development program in Zimbabwe. The program aimed to reduce rural poverty, improve food security, and enhance agricultural productivity for thousands of households. The CBA quantified the financial and economic impacts on beneficiaries and stakeholders.
View Project DetailsCOST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS OF USAID'S RESILENCE IN THE SAHEL INITIATIVE - BURKINA FASO & NIGER
USAID's RISE Initiative aimed to boost agricultural production and strengthen market linkages for vulnerable households in Burkina Faso and Niger, enhancing their resilience to various shocks. CRI conducted a mid-term cost-benefit analysis using the Integrated Investment Appraisal (IIA) methodology to evaluate the initiative's impacts and outcomes.
View Project DetailsCOST‑BENEFIT ANALYSIS OF TAX ADMINISTRATION REFORMS – FINLAND
CRI, engaged by the World Bank, conducted a cost-benefit analysis and revenue forecast for the Finland Tax Administration's VAT reporting model reforms. The study evaluated interventions like e-invoicing and pre-filled VAT returns, aiming to enhance revenue and significantly reduce compliance costs for small, medium, and micro taxpayers.
View Project DetailsREDEVELOPMENT OF SIX PORTS OF ENTRY IN SOUTH AFRICA
CRI conducted an economic analysis for the redevelopment of six South African ports of entry. The project aims to modernize these critical gateways to optimize trade, bolster national security, and enhance visitor experience, assessing economic contributions and risks for informed stakeholder decisions.
View Project DetailsMORETELE NORTH–KLIPVOOR BULK WATER SUPPLY SCHEME – SOUTH AFRICA
CRI conducted a Cost-Benefit Analysis for the Moretele North-Klipvoor Bulk Water Supply Scheme in South Africa. The analysis addressed water supply deficits, assessing impacts on local populations, municipalities, mining, and industry, alongside financial viability, bankability, and potential risks for the project.
View Project DetailsAPPRAISAL OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS IN SENEGAL
This project aimed to establish a framework and assess energy efficiency programs in Senegal. It involved technical, financial, and economic evaluations of projects targeting public lighting, refrigerators, air conditioners, and water heaters. Key outputs included a CBA model, report, and stakeholder capacity building.
View Project DetailsCOSTBENEFIT ANALYSIS (CBA) FOR UPGRADING THE TECHNOLOGY OF A REVERSE OSMOSIS PLANT TO PURIFY WASTEWATER IN CYPRUS
This project conducted a Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) for upgrading a wastewater reverse osmosis plant in Cyprus. It assessed financial and economic efficiency, health cost savings from reduced pollution, and global benefits from lower greenhouse gas emissions, delivering a CBA model and comprehensive report.
View Project DetailsTECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO STRENGTHEN THE PUBLIC INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN MOZAMBIQUE
This project provided technical assistance to Mozambique, developing a climate-smart public investment management framework. It included methodologies for climate risk screening, assessment, cost-benefit analysis of climate disasters, and capacity building, aiming to integrate climate change considerations into public and state-owned enterprise projects.
View Project DetailsZIMBABWE CAPITAL BUDGET PROGRAMMATIC TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
On-site technical assistance to Zimbabwe's Ministry of Finance and Economic Development (MoFED) to enhance capacity in project registration and screening using the Public Investment Management (PIM) Framework. The project also mainstreamed climate change into the PIM system and developed sector-specific appraisal manuals.
View Project DetailsDEVELOPING AZERBAIJAN’S PUBLIC INVESTMENT PROJECTS MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING INFORMATION SYSTEM (PIMIS)
Cambridge Resources International (CRI) designed the functional and technical requirements for Azerbaijan's Public Investment Projects Management and Monitoring Information System (PIMIS) for the Ministry of Economy, in collaboration with the World Bank. This project aims to enhance public investment management, transparency, and accountability.
View Project DetailsIMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND HAZARDS ON KEY SECTORS IN MADAGASCAR
This project studied the impacts of climate change and hazards on key sectors in Madagascar, including agriculture, water, health, education, and infrastructure. It analyzed economic, environmental, and social consequences, assessed adaptive capacity, and proposed strategic interventions for enhancing climate resilience and sustainable development in the highly vulnerable country.
View Project DetailsComparative Cost-Benefit Analysis of Crop Value Chain Interventions in Nigeria
This project involves a cost-benefit analysis of agriculture interventions within a 5-year USAID-supported Livelihoods project in Nigeria. It aims to enhance productivity and income for 42,000 impoverished households across seven LGAs in Sokoto, Kebbi, and FCT, improving their nutrition and overall prosperity through cross-sectoral interventions.
View Project DetailsCost-Benefit Analysis of Interventions for Poverty Reduction and Food Security in Zimbabwe
A 5-year USAID program (FTFZ-CD) in Zimbabwe aims to sustainably reduce rural poverty and improve food security, nutrition, and hygiene for 28,500 households. Implemented by LEAD, Africare, and CADS, it provides agricultural training to increase productivity and income, focusing on various crops, with an evaluation including a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis.
View Project DetailsCost-Benefit Analysis of Livestock-Based Poverty and Food Security Strategies in Zimbabwe
A five-year USAID-supported agricultural development program in Zimbabwe, targeting smallholder beef and dairy producers to address rural poverty and food insecurity. It aims to improve production, hygiene, and nutrition while strengthening local organizations and fostering sustainable livestock value chains, with a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis performed.
View Project DetailsCost-Benefit Analysis of Resilience Programs for Vulnerable Households in the Sahel
This initiative involves two USAID-funded projects (REGIS-ER and REGIS-AG) in Burkina Faso and Niger, strengthening vulnerable households' resilience through agricultural and market-based interventions. It introduces climate-smart farming and supports livestock. An economic evaluation, including a cost-benefit analysis, measured effectiveness and sustainability.
View Project DetailsCOST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS OF LIBERIA’S RICE AND GOAT VALUE CHAINS
This project conducted a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis of Liberia's rice and goat value chains. It aimed to strengthen the agricultural sector, address food insecurity, and promote post-conflict economic recovery by improving smallholder productivity, processing, and market access. The analysis provided robust decision-making support for USAID and the Government of Liberia.
View Project DetailsCOST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS OF RWANDA’S DAIRY VALUE CHAINS
This project, the Rwanda Dairy Competitiveness Program II, focuses on developing Rwanda's dairy value chain. It aims to enhance competitiveness, improve milk yields and quality, strengthen market linkages, and increase rural household incomes. A comprehensive cost-benefit analysis was conducted for USAID and the Government of Rwanda.
View Project DetailsCOST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS OF MALI’S SORGHUM AND MILLET VALUE CHAINS
This project in Mali aimed to boost food security and farmer incomes by improving sorghum and millet production through enhanced farming techniques and training. A cost-benefit analysis confirmed its economic benefits, highlighting increased yields and incomes, while recommending better market linkages and credit access for future impact.
View Project DetailsCOST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS OF SENEGAL’S RICE VALUE CHAINS
USAID/Senegal's Economic Growth Project improved rice value chains in Senegal, boosting yields and farmer incomes in both rain-fed and irrigated systems. The project addressed food insecurity and demonstrated strong economic returns, confirmed by a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis, enhancing agricultural productivity and rural livelihoods.
View Project DetailsAN INTEGRATED APPRAISAL OF PRODUCTIVITY-ENHANCING INTERVENTIONS IN ETHIOPIAN DAIRY FARMING
The Ethiopia Livestock Market Development (LMD) Project, a USAID initiative, implements interventions to enhance productivity across Ethiopia's dairy value chain. It aims to improve smallholder incomes, create employment, and boost food security by addressing market inefficiencies, supported by a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis for decision-making.
View Project DetailsCOST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS OF A MILK PROCESSING PLANT FOR THE BENEFITS OF PASTORALISTS, SOMALI REGION, ETHIOPIA
This project involved a cost-benefit analysis for establishing a milk processing plant in Jijiga, Ethiopia, under USAID's PRIME initiative. It aimed to address post-harvest milk losses and improve market access for Somali Region pastoralists, enhancing incomes, creating jobs, and improving food security through dairy value chains.
View Project DetailsECONOMIC FEASIBILITY OF A FIRST-MOVER ABATTOIR ESTABLISHMENT IN SOMALI REGION, ETHIOPIA
This project conducted an economic feasibility study for establishing a livestock processing facility (abattoir) in Ethiopia's Somali Region. It aimed to improve market access and climate resilience for pastoralists, assessing financial viability, economic efficiency, and socio-economic impacts to support USAID/Ethiopia and the Somali Regional Government in promoting private investments.
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