New for 2012!
Develop the skills to appraise, prioritise, finance and budget for major capital projects and plan for public sector investment.
Ambitious public sector investment programmes are at the centre of government strategic plans to boost economic development, growth and trade.
This course examines the key stages of an effective public sector or capital investment programme (PSIP / CIP) and considers how national and sector plans and budgets link to a multi-year PSIP / CIP.
It also explores cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness analysis and looks at financing options including private sector project finance, key issues relating to the integration of capital expenditures into the budget process, and capital asset management, maintenance and disposal.
Who should attend?
Senior planning and budgeting officials in public planning and finance departments. Public investment department and agency staff. Senior managers and officials on investment and project committees.
How you will benefit - You will be able to:
- explain capital budgeting and appreciate the key stages of an effective PSIP / CIP
- explain budget issues related to the integration of capital and current expenditure
- appraise a capital investment project proposal and understand major project analysis
- consider options for private sector funding and Public-Private Partnerships
- describe approaches to capital asset management, maintenance and disposal