CE 302
Project Inception Report
July 2022
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Inception Report-Purpose
• Inception Report is prepared after a Consultant has been awarded the
contract.
• Organizations use inception reports to account for progress on particular
projects or jobs after activity has begun.
• The purpose of an Inception Report is to explain in details how the consultant is
going to execute the assignment and to build greater rapport between the
consultant and Client Organization.
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Inception Report-Purpose
• Their use is particularly recommended for complex or high-budget projects.
• It ensures that all parties involved understand their roles, activity timelines and
any compliance requirements.
• It is useful to both the consultant and the client because it ensures that the two
parties have the same understanding of the scope of work & the expected
deliverables.
• Final project report will be prepared using the approved inception report.
• The Client or An Evaluator chosen by the client will assess the project progress
based on the evaluation matrix/ indicators which will previously be confirmed in
the inception report.
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Report overview Components
Background
The Executive Agency
The Consultant/ Key Professionals Step-wise Detailed Activities
Objectives/ Goals/ Outputs Study Area/ Project
s Location
Scope of Work/ Deliverables Issues and Recommendations
Work Plan Evaluation Questions/ Matrix
Activity Schedule Methods of Data Collection/ Analysis
Logistics and Support
s
.
Sampling
Compliance Details Mobilization
Summary Survey Plan/ Recon. Survey
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