Course Outline

Introduction to Cost-Effectiveness Analysis for Government

  • Purpose and value of cost-effectiveness thinking in public sector operations
  • Comparing cost-effectiveness with other evaluation methods used in government
  • Defining alternatives and structuring decision questions for government initiatives

Identifying and Measuring Costs for Government

  • Direct, indirect, and opportunity costs in public sector contexts
  • Cost classification and allocation strategies for government projects
  • Utilizing cost data in comparative assessments for government programs

Identifying and Measuring Outcomes for Government

  • Outcome types across various government sectors and contexts
  • Quantifying performance, benefits, or impact of government initiatives
  • Handling qualitative outcomes in structured analysis for government evaluations

Cost-Effectiveness Ratios and Comparative Analysis for Government

  • Average cost-effectiveness ratios in public sector decision-making
  • Incremental cost-effectiveness ratios for government programs
  • Interpreting ratios to support informed decisions in government

Decision Frameworks and Analytical Techniques for Government

  • Decision matrices and scoring systems tailored for government use
  • Sensitivity testing for key variables in government projects
  • Scenario-building and alternative comparisons for government initiatives

Uncertainty, Assumptions, and Validation for Government

  • Addressing data gaps and imperfect information in government evaluations
  • Testing the robustness of cost and outcome inputs in government assessments
  • Validating conclusions for stakeholder review in government contexts

Presenting and Communicating Results for Government

  • Structuring clear evaluation summaries for government stakeholders
  • Visualizing comparisons and insights for effective communication in government
  • Supporting recommendations with evidence for government decision-making

Applied Workshop: Completing a Full Cost-Effectiveness Assessment for Government

  • Examining a multi-option scenario in a government setting
  • Applying end-to-end analytical steps for government projects
  • Preparing a decision-oriented evaluation output for government use

Summary and Next Steps for Government

Requirements

  • A solid grasp of fundamental financial and analytical concepts
  • Experience in assessing project alternatives or options
  • Proficiency in basic quantitative analysis

Audience for Government

  • Professionals engaged in decision analysis within public sector organizations
  • Managers tasked with evaluating project or investment options for government initiatives
  • Analysts supporting business, technical, or policy decisions for government agencies
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