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to be dervied as a result of the project, increased employment

created both during construction and operating stages.

If some of the points referred to above as covered

by a feasibility study, technical study, consultants' report,

detailed cost benefit analysis, or other report, it will be

sufficient to refer to thse documents and to enclose copies, if

they have not already been sent to the Ministry of Overseas

Development.

It should be noted that projects estimated to cost

£250,000 or more receive special consideration within the Ministry

and a careful assessment of all the relevant economic, commercial

and financial factors will be required. Inevitably this takes

time and it will normally be some time before a decision on aid

for a project costing over £250,000 will be reached.

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS

4.

In transmitting requests for technical assistance, you

should pay attention to the following points: -

(a) What is the significance of the assignment

or project for the development of the country? (b) Has a similar proposal been made to other donor

organisations or countries?

(c) Is duplication being avoided, e.g. with other

institutions in the same country?

(d) Has the proposal been examined by a Technical

Adviser and if so by whom?

(e) Is the necessary working accommodation and equipment

available?

(f) Is suitable living accommodation likely to be

available?

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