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The Policy Research Working Paper Series disseminates the findings of work in progress to encourage the exchange of ideas about development issues. An objective of the series is to get the findings out quickly, even if the presentations are less than fully polished. The papers carry the names of the authors and should be cited accordingly. The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in this paper are entirely those of the authors. They do not necessarily represent the views of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development/World Bank and its affiliated organizations, or those of the Executive Directors of the World Bank or the governments they represent.

The Strength, Weakness, Opportunities & Threat (SWOT) analysis of an organization is a crucial method for assessing the most relevant internal (Strengths and Weaknesses) and external (Opportunities and Threats) factors affecting the organization. The purpose of this study is to rank the identified factors of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), an undertaking of the Government of Nepal mandated for generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity throughout the country. This paper utilizes the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP), a Multicriteria Decision Making (MCDM) technique, to rank the SWOT factors for NEA strategic planning. The AHP method in combination with a SWOT analysis was utilized to conduct pairwise comparison among the identified factors in order to prioritize them using Eigen values. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from the experts of the NEA, independent power producers, the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, energy companies, and donor agencies. The study reveals that the monopoly business nature, the huge internal demand for energy and a nationwide electricity distribution network are the main strengths of the NEA whereas an inability to absorb all energy procured through “take or pay” contracts and an insufficient transmission and distribution network are the main threats and weaknesses. Similarly, long-term growth of electricity demand, trade of power and energy banking are the identified opportunities. The findings of the study will help the organization utilize its strengths and opportunities, tackle its weaknesses, and mitigate the threats.

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The paper analyzes the risk management process of transmission line installation projects. Risk mapping of each project is suggested for better risk management. The methodology suggested is based on the analysis of four major risk factors in the project and division of project into six phases. Then a Questionnaire survey based analysis is done in which risk impact and risk frequency for all 41 risks under six phases identified from Literature review are presented in11 point Juster’s probability scale with values ranging between 0 and 1.The risk score is calculated accordingly for each risk by multiplying risk impact and risk frequency. The average risk score is evaluated for all six phases and four major risk factors from the questionnaire survey of Client, Consultant, Contractor and Donor experts. Risk mapping is done based on the standard risk matrix to identify the forty one risk as low, moderate or high risk. Human risk factors and Survey and Background analysis phases are amongst the highest average risk score for deciding the risk mitigation plan for such projects.