Critically assess the role of Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) in the Economic Impact Assessment of major development projects. Explain how CBA is applied, how environmental & social costs are valued,discuss at least 2 limitations for developing countrie

1. Introduction 2. Understanding Cost-Benefit Analysis 2.1. Definition and Purpose 2.2. Historical Development 2.3. Core Principles 3. The Economic Impact Assessment Framework 3.1. Overview of Impact Assessments 3.2. Role of CBA in Impact Assessment 3.3. Stages of Economic Impact Assessment 4. Application of CBA in Development Projects 4.1. Steps in Conducting CBA 4.2. Case Studies of Application 4.3. Tools and Software Used 5. Valuation of Environmental Costs 5.1. Methods for Valuation 5.2. Challenges in Accurate Valuation 5.3. Case Examples 6. Valuation of Social Costs 6.1. Identifying Social Costs 6.2. Techniques for Valuation 6.3. Integrating Social Costs in CBA 7. Limitations of CBA in Developing Countries 7.1. Lack of Data and expertise 7.2. Cultural and Social Barriers 7.3. Financial and Resource Constraints 8. Conclusion and Recommendations