Cost and Effective Analysis of the LINKAGES ... - Linkages Project

the administrative and overhead structure exists for a wide array of activities, and does not vary basedon LAM promotion activities in Jordan.Partner costs related to LAM promotion activities are also included. Examples of these costs are stafftime, costs of premises provided for training workshops and advocacy meetings, office space forLINKAGES/Jordan, electricity and water services for LINKAGES/Jordan office. Partneroverhead/fixed costs are excluded because LAM promotion represents a very small portion of theiroverall activities, and have minimal impact on their fixed costs, whether analysis is of costeffectiveness or replication costs.During the study period there were no volunteers involved in LINKAGES’ activities. In general, thecosts of volunteer time are not incurred costs and the opportunity cost of the volunteers would haveminimal impact on overall cost effectiveness.Table 1 summarizes the types of costs included in this analysis.Table 1: Types of Costs Included in AnalysisPartner Costs Included Costs ExcludedLINKAGES/DC • Direct costs – TDY costs,consultancies, direct technical,financial and administrativebackstopping of LAMactivities in Jordan, etc.• Indirect costs of the AED/DCoffice – will not be incurredfor replication in-country; existfor wide array of activities anddo not vary based on LAMpromotion activities in Jordan(AED/DC office rent, financialand contracts management,etc)LINKAGES/Jordan • Direct costs – cost of staff,training workshops,development of materials,supervision, monitoring andevaluation, etc.• Indirect costs – cost of Jordanoffice in Amman (equipment,support staff, administration,office repairs andmaintenance)Partners• Direct costs – cost of staff,training workshops,supervision, monitoring andevaluation, etc.• Indirect costs – administrationexists primarily for otheractivities8 4. Methodology LINKAGES Project/AED