(1) All projects to be financed from the Fund shall be developed based upon economic evaluation of the costs and benefits to the country and the targeted populations, in accordance with the Guidelines.
(2) The Commission shall seek to support projects that can be self-sustaining beyond the Fund support.
(3) The Commission shall consult with ECTEL when conducting financial and market analysis to evaluate factors that may influence a project's viability.
(4) In all financial and economic analysis, the Commission and ECTEL shall incorporate forward-looking estimates of costs and revenues, based upon realistic projections and verifiable source information concerning market trends.