The South Africa Infrastructure Planning and Appraisal Guideline 2019, issued by the National Treasury of South Africa, provides a structured framework for planning, evaluating, and prioritizing public infrastructure investments. The guideline aims to improve the quality, consistency, and transparency of infrastructure decision-making across national, provincial, and municipal government institutions. It outlines the full infrastructure project cycle, including project identification, feasibility studies, economic appraisal, procurement planning, implementation, and post-project evaluation. A key component is the application of economic appraisal methods such as cost-benefit analysis to compare project costs with expected economic and social benefits. The guideline also emphasizes affordability, risk management, and alignment with national development priorities. By standardizing appraisal processes and documentation, it helps ensure that infrastructure projects deliver value for money, strengthen accountability in public spending, and support sustainable economic and social development in South Africa.
