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Generic phases and of the PLMCA appraisal process and stakeholders_ Source: Adapted from Belton and Stewart (2002)_
| PLMCA framework phases | Actors involved | PLMCA steps/activities undertaken within each phase |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1: The problem-structuring phase | Client agency and analyst team (closed approach) | Step 1.1: Problem definition (including issue analysis) |
| Phase 2: The model-building phase | Analyst team (closed approach) | Step 2.1: Formulation of objective/appraisal criteria (adopting an open or closed process) |
| Phase 3: The model-use phase | Analyst team (closed approach) | Step 3.1: Scoring (adopting an open or closed process) |