授業の目的 【日本語】
Goals of the Course(JPN) | | |
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授業の目的 【英語】
Goals of the Course | | | This class is to learn about overall project/program evaluation methods. In particular, the seris of lecture will cover the conceptual framework for project evaluation, mathematical methodologies in cost benefit analysis and cost effective anaylsis, underlying economics theory, and current practices in multilateral development banks, particularly the World Bank (WB) and Asian Development Bank (ADB). |
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到達目標 【日本語】
Objectives of the Course(JPN) | | |
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到達目標 【英語】
Objectives of the Course | | The lecture will start with the overview of the development project evaluation followed by the foundation of micro/welfare economics. Throughtout the lectures, ample examples evaluation reports issued by the WB and ADB would be used. By doing so, the participants will learn about the objectives and purposes of project evaluation at different phases of project from identification, appraisal stage economic analysis, mid-term evaluation and post completion analysis. The lecture also highlights the sharp difference in evaluation carried out by the WB/ADB and those by NGOs as a case study and then explore why such differences arises from economics viewpoints.
The lecture will nurture the participants' knowledgeand practicial skills and knowledge on project evaluation, all of which are essential for those who endeavor for engaging in international development projects in the future. |
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授業の内容や構成
Course Content / Plan | | Lecture 1: Philosophy and Underpinnings of Development Projects
Lecture 2: Introduction to evaluation: Role and purpose of Development Project evaluation(1)
Lecture 3: Role and purpose of Development Project evaluation(2)
Lecture 4: OECD Evaluation Criteria and Economic Theory (1)
Lecture 5: Economic Theory (2): Externalities and Kaldor-Hicks Efficienct
Lecture 6: Objectives and Meaning of Appraisal, Mid-term Evaluation and End-term Evalution, Linkage between Strategic Country Diagonastic, Country Partnership Framework and Project identification
Lecture 7: Concept and Practices on Cost Benefit Analysis,
Lecture 8: CBA (2) Risks and Sensitivity Analysis – some examples
Lecture 9: Cost Effective Analysis – Education and Health Project
Lecture 10: Assignment 1: Lao PDR – SCD-CPF-Project Linkage
Lecture 11: Underlying economic theory (3): Externalities and Environmental Impacts, Social Welfare Function
Lecture 12: Underlying economic theory (4). Distributional & Poverty/Social Analysis, Institution, Governance and Principle Agent Issue
Lecture 13: Background explanation for Assignment 2 (Lao PDR NT2 Dams)
Lecture 14: Background explanation for Assignment 2 (Lao PDR NT2 Dams) (2) – NGO
Narratives and applicable economic theory
Lecture 15: Assignment 2 ((including participants' presentation) and summary of the lecture |
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履修条件・関連する科目
Course Prerequisites and Related Courses | | Related courses: Development Macroeconomics, Development Microeconomics.
There is no precondition to take this course. |
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成績評価の方法と基準
Course Evaluation Method and Criteria | | Ability to understand and undertake a construtive but critical review on the concept and content of the actual project evaluation reports published by the World Bank and/or ADB. In particular, the following criteria would be used for grading:
- Class attendance and active participation (30%)
- Quality of Presention on 2 Assignments (50%)
- Final Report (20%)
Credit is given of C- or C （where applicable） or higher grade by assessing each criterion. |
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教科書・参考書
Textbook/Reference Book | | | Hand-out materials, mostly World Bank and ADB reports, will be provided prior to the respective lectures. |
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課外学習等（授業時間外学習の指示）
Study Load(Self-directed Learning Outside Course Hours) | | | Prior to the class, the students are encouraged to take a look at the lecture materials and reference materials to be provided before the respective lectures. The students shall also review the lecture materials after completion of each lecture. |
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注意事項
Notice for Students | | |
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使用言語
Language(s) for Instruction & Discussion | | |
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授業開講形態等
Lecture format, etc. | | |
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遠隔授業（オンデマンド型）で行う場合の追加措置
Additional measures for remote class (on-demand class) | | |
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