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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
View Project DetailsCOST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS OF SMALL HOLDERS’ LAMBS AND GOATS FATTENING ACTIVITY IN ETHIOPIA
This USAID/Ethiopia GRAD project analyzed smallholder livestock fattening interventions across 16 woredas in Ethiopia. It aimed to boost household incomes and address food insecurity for 50,000 families by improving livestock value chains. The cost-benefit analysis confirmed strong financial returns and suitability for vulnerable households.
View Project DetailsCOST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS OF SMALL RUMINANTS FATTENING WITH FEED CONCENTRATES IN THE HIGHLANDS OF ETHIOPIA
This project analyzes the cost-benefit of small ruminant fattening with feed concentrates for smallholder farmers in Ethiopian highlands. It aims to increase household incomes, improve livestock value chains, and address food insecurity for 50,000 households, with a comprehensive evaluation supporting USAID/Ethiopia and partners.
View Project DetailsWHITE PEA BEANS PRODUCTION IN ETHIOPIA: CASE OF LIMITED DOMESTIC DEMAND
This project expands white pea bean production in Ethiopia across Amhara and Oromia regions. It aims to combat food insecurity and low agricultural productivity among 50,000 households, increasing incomes and graduating them from safety net support through improved seeds, fertilizers, and a loan guarantee facility, aligned with USAID's GRAD project.
View Project DetailsA COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS OF SMALL-SCALE RED HARICOT BEANS PRODUCTION IN ETHIOPIA
This project conducted a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis for developing pulse value chains through intercropping systems in Ethiopia. It aimed to address food insecurity, increase household incomes, graduate 50,000 households from the PSNP, and improve climate resilience via diversified farming, supporting USAID/Ethiopia's GRAD project.
View Project DetailsAN INTEGRATED APPRAISAL OF IRRIGATED VEGETABLE PRODUCTION WITH LIMITED LAND HOLDINGS IN AMHARA REGION, ETHIOPIA
This project develops intensive agricultural systems for food-insecure Ethiopian households, focusing on irrigated vegetable production. It aims to boost incomes and graduate 50,000 households from a safety net program through improved vegetable value chains, supported by a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis for USAID/Ethiopia.
View Project DetailsDESIGNING APPROPRIATE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS FOR MODERN BEEKEEPING IN ETHIOPIA
This project introduces improved beekeeping technologies and financial instruments to increase income and food security for vulnerable households in Ethiopia. It aims to graduate 50,000 households from food insecurity through modern honey production methods, supported by a US$2 million credit guarantee facility and comprehensive cost-benefit analysis.
View Project DetailsHONEY PRODUCTION IN ETHIOPIA: A COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS OF MODERN VERSUS TRADITIONAL BEEKEEPING TECHNOLOGIES
This project introduced improved beekeeping technologies in Ethiopia to boost honey productivity and quality. It aimed to increase yields and create income for rural households through modern practices. A cost-benefit analysis was conducted for USAID/Ethiopia's AGP-AMDE program to support robust decision-making.
View Project DetailsA COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS OF LOCAL PRODUCTION OF READY-TO-USE THERAPEUTIC FOODS IN UGANDA
This project established domestic RUTF manufacturing capacity in Uganda, supported by USAID/Uganda, to combat child malnutrition and boost smallholder farmer incomes. A comprehensive cost-benefit analysis assessed its financial viability, economic efficiency, and multi-sectoral impacts, ensuring sustainable local RUTF supply and enhanced market linkages.
View Project DetailsCOST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS OF A SESAME VALUE CHAIN IN ETHIOPIA
This project conducted a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis of Ethiopia's sesame value chain. It aimed to enhance production, improve smallholder farmer incomes, and increase global market share by strengthening productivity, market linkages, and agricultural development goals. The analysis supports USAID/Ethiopia and the Ministry of Agriculture.
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