Step 3: Development of Project Objectives and Scope

The development of the project objectives shall be based on the sector policies of government and donor. A logical framework approach shall be used to develop the goals and objectives for the project

Refer ▬►PWD Part II Procedural Directives, Volume A General Procedures, Chapter2, Feasibility Studies, Pages 2-2 .

2.2 Steps in a Feasibility Study

Table 2.1 Steps in a Feasibility Study

Step	Activity	Responsibility	Time *
1	Preparation of Terms of reference for a Feasibility Study	Preparation: Project Manager Approval: Departmental Head	0.5 month
2	Appointment of Feasibility Consultant	Processing: Project Manager Approval: (Refer PWD I-9)	Up to 6 months
3	Development of Project Objectives and Scope	Consultant or Project Staff	0.5 month
4	Data Collection	Consultant or Project Staff	0.5 month
5	Development of Project Works	Consultant or Project Staff	0.5 month
6	Stakeholder Participation	Consultant or Project Staff	2-3 months
7	Preliminary Engineering	Consultant or Project Staff	2-3 months
8	Preliminary Cost Estimate	Preparation: Consultant or Project Staff Approval: (Refer PWD I-9)	1.0 month
9	Economic and Financial Analyses	Consultant or Project Staff	0.5 month
10	Identification of Institutional and Training Requirements	Consultant or Project Staff	0.5 month
11	Proposed Implementation Modalities	Preparation: Consultant or Project Staff in consultation with Project Manager	0.25 month
12	Proposed Funding Modalities		0.25 month
13	Assessment of Project Risks	Executing agency or donor	0.5 month
14	Initial Implementation Plan and Schedule	Executing agency	0.5 month
15	Feasibility Report	Preparation: Consultant or Project Staff in consultation with Project Manager	-
	Total Elapsed Time	All	Up to 12 months

* Time required for a major central level project. Time required for smaller projects should be no more than 1-2 months.

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