Title page
Contents
Introduction 4
Supplemental online programs and the Cost-Feasibility Analysis Toolkit 4
Cost-feasibility analysis 6
Cost-feasibility analysis stages 10
Stage 1. Planning 10
Stage 2. Collecting data 12
Stage 3. Estimating cost 18
Stage 4. Determining feasibility 23
Conclusion 25
Glossary 26
Supporting materials 28
Cost materials 28
Additional reading 28
Appendix A. Implementation resource list 29
Appendix B. Interview protocols 32
Appendix C. Supporting information for the Cost-Feasibility Analysis Estimator 45
References 55
Acknowledgments 57
Table 1. Types of cost analysis 7
Figure 1. Stages of cost-feasibility analysis 9
Boxes
Box 1. Background on the development of the Cost-Feasibility Analysis Toolkit 6
Box 2. Interview checklist 17
Box 3. Tips for conducting a semi-structured interview 18
Box 4. Annualizing and the Cost-Feasibility Analysis Estimator feature 20
Box 5. Cost-feasibility questions to consider 23
Table C.1. Interview protocol mapping to Cost-Feasibility Analysis Estimator 46
Figure C.1. Data-cell notes in the Cost-Feasibility Analysis Estimator 47
Figure C.2. Example: How to enter data for a program-specific staff member 48
Figure C.3. Blank rows in the Cost-Feasibility Analysis Estimator 48
Figure C.4. How to insert a row in the Cost-Feasibility Analysis Estimator 50
Figure C.5. How to copy formulas to new rows in the Cost-Feasibility Analysis Estimator 51
Figure C.6. Indicating that a resource cost should be annualized 51
Figure C.7. How to enter data for an annualized cost in the Y1_Initial_Costs tab of the Cost-Feasibility Analysis Estimator 52
Figure C.8. How to add the lifespan and discount interest rate to the Y2_Ongoing_Costs tab for an annualized cost 53
Figure C.9. Data populated for an annualized cost in the Y3_Ongoing_Costs tab 53
Figure C.10. Using the "Customized calculations" function 54
Appendix Boxes
Box C.1. Unlocking cells in the Cost-Feasibility Analysis Estimator 49