The Green Book is guidance issued by HM Treasury on how to appraise policies, programmes and projects. It also provides guidance on the design and use of monitoring and evaluation before, during and after implementation.
The previous 2003 edition of Green Book guidance is now withdrawn. For purposes of academic study and public information it may be found on the National Archives website.
Published 18 April 2013 Last updated 18 November 2022 +show all updates
New link to collection page (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/the-green-book-and-accompanying-guidance-and-documents) to improve signposting.Removed link to sign up to the Green Book newsletter. Link can be found on the collection page (Green Book and Accompanying Guidance and Documents).
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