Release notes

v.1.6


Damages and Losses Analysis (v.1.6)

In this update, we have enhanced the Damages and Losses (D&L) Analysis by implementing a dynamic table and accompanying charts that display key financial metrics (FNPV, FIRR, NPV, IRR, and BCR) across different D&L scenarios. The analysis now allows for user-defined special years, providing a more detailed and customizable financial impact assessment.


Refined Wage Handling and Clear Nomenclature (v.1.5)

This release introduces streamlined wage calculations, ensuring consistent gross values for both financial and economic analyses. Additionally, nomenclature has been clarified to differentiate between financial and economic indicators for enhanced clarity and accuracy in analysis.


Enhanced Accuracy and Transparency (v.1.4)

In this release, wage handling has been enhanced to maintain consistent gross values in both financial and economic analyses. Calculation discrepancies, especially those affecting NPV, have been resolved across diverse scenarios. Sensitivity analysis has been realigned with excel model results, thereby enhancing accuracy even for significant adjustments. Moreover, users are now granted access to undiscounted final cash flows, contributing to heightened transparency.


Presentation and fiscal adjustment enhancements (v.1.3)

This version enhances the presentation of undiscounted streams of costs and benefits alongside each other for financial and economic analysis and introduces fiscal adjustment coefficients as a separate component of the analysis process. This makes it possible to simplify the tax rate setting process while still allowing for a more sophisticated approach for the countries wishing to do so.


Operational release (v.1.2)

The eCBA application is now capable to handly projects with initial investments carried out prior to the base year of CBA assessment and features improved gross/net analysis functionality for revenue stream calculations.


Operational release (v.1.1)

The eCBA application is now released for wider testing following extensive reviews and finctionality enhancements.

The updated version of the eCBA tool which comes packed with several new features and improvements. With advanced inflation adjustments, users can now easily adjust their project costs to the inflation rates. The flexible CAPEX categorization feature allows for better tracking and analysis of capital expenditures, providing more granular insights into project expenses. The new version also supports multi-language, making the tool accessible to users around the world. In addition, the inclusion of an Excel template for rapid data upload streamlines the data input process. Finally, the GUI enhancements offer a more intuitive and user-friendly interface, enabling users to navigate the tool with ease.


First operational pre-release version (v.1.0.0.beta)

The eCBA application is now released for internal testing and code review.

This online tool is designed to assist public bodies in conducting cost-benefit analyses for various investment options at both national and local levels. The eCBA is a vital component of Public Investment Management (PIM) and Public Asset Management (PAM) processes, enabling decision-makers to make informed decisions about investments that will maximize public funds' efficiency and effectiveness. With its user-friendly and customizable features, eCBA ensures that public bodies can prioritize investment opportunities that align with their specific needs and goals. This application promotes sustainable economic growth by helping public bodies assess the economic costs and benefits of various investment options.