Paper by: Amit Pokharel M.Sc. Urban design and Conservation(MSC06908) Khwopa Engineering College Bhaktapur (Statuary Publication: This document is the sole publication of the Author. Any misuse and the mis-interpretation of this document by anyone, author does not take the responsibility for the same.)
Identify the project cost together with maintainence and operation cost of any newly built complex (such as World Trade Centre, City mall, Kathmandu mall or any other complex) as well as the revenue generation. Also, identify the sources of funding for construction, revenue generation at present and condition of lease (if any) before forecasting the project return? Abstract: Investment decisions are at the core of any development strategy. Economic growth and welfare depends on productive capital, infrastructure, human capital, knowledge, total factor productivity and the quality of institutions. All of these development ingredients imply - to some extent taking the hard decision to sink economic resources now, in the hope of future benefits, betting on the distant and uncertain future horizon. The economic returns from investing in trade development or shopping mall infrastructures or in roads will be enjoyed by society after a relatively short time span following project completion. The source of income is by the revenue generation which can be gained by leasing and by giving rent to the business sectors. Investing in trade, business and development is helpful for the cities economy. Investing in primary education means betting on the future generation and involves a period of over twenty years before getting a result in terms of increased human capital. Preserving our environment may require decision-makers to look into the very long term, as the current climate change debate shows. Every time an investment decision has to be taken, one form or another of weighting costs against benefits is involved, and some form of calculation over time is needed to compare the former with the latter when they accrue in different years. Private companies and the public sector at national, regional or local level make these calculations every day. Gradually, a consensus has emerged about the basic principles of how to compare costs and benefits for investment appraisal.