Programme on Investment Appraisal and Risk Analysis

The second module of the 2006 Programme on Investment Appraisal and Risk Analysis (PIARA) was held from 4th - 15th September 2006 at Eskom Leadership Development Centre in Midrand, South Africa. This programme extends the financial analysis in Module I to cover economic and social considerations, as well as stakeholder analysis.

Except for two, all participants from Module I (32) returned for module II, including one from the 2005 Module I programme. The Floating Trophy for the best overall candidate for PIARA 2006 was awarded to Mrs Motshehwa Elicia Ramushu from Development Bank of Southern Africa at a Graduation Dinner held on 15th September 2006.  “ Well, I don’t know what to say. All I can say is that I have put a lot of effort into the course and I’m very excited to have been chosen as the best candidate for the year”, said the delighted Elicia after receiving the award.

The Dinner was attended by Prof Glenn Jenkins from Queens University, Dr Rosalind Thomas, senior officers from the National Treasury and the Industrial Development Corporation (RSA).