SCBA-specialists
Decisio has extensive experience in applying social cost benefit analyses across a wide range of policy domains. In addition, our consultants develop methodologies for specific applications and create tailor‑made tools for various organizations. They also provide SCBA courses and training. Decisio is a founding partner of MKBA‑informatie.nl and co‑developer of the SCBA‑light method ‘Wikken & Wegen’.
Is an SCBA the right instrument?
SCBAs are often a valuable way to structure and present complex decision‑making information as clearly as possible. But that is certainly not always the case. Thanks to our many years of experience, we know better than anyone in which situations an SCBA adds real value and when another form of analysis or presentation of decision information works better. Would you like to know whether an SCBA is the right tool for your specific question? Then take a look at the Decisio decision tree for societal and economic assessments. It quickly shows you which tool is most suitable for your societal and economic considerations.
Results SCBA
Presenting the results of an SCBA is always tailored to the specific project and its audiences. Elements that are typically included in an SCBA presentation are:
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- A comprehensive overview of all societal effects of a project (or programme). Where possible, effects are expressed in euros; when monetisation is not feasible, they are clearly described in another way.
- The distribution of societal costs and benefits. Which stakeholders benefit? Which experience disadvantages? It is also often important to distinguish whether effects are primarily local, regional or national.
- A comparison of different project alternatives. An SCBA is particularly well suited to presenting multiple alternatives side by side, enabling a well‑substantiated assessment.
- An overview of uncertainties and risks. An SCBA takes potential economic uncertainties and risks into account.
- A transparent process. The way the SCBA process is designed and carried out can contribute significantly to building consensus and support among all stakeholders involved in a project.
Prioritising projects
In addition to comparing alternatives within the same project, an SCBA also makes it possible to compare different projects with one another. This can be useful when developing spatial and/or infrastructure investment programmes. Projects with the highest societal return deserve priority in investment and implementation programmes.
