WiBe Framework

WiBe stands for Wirtschaftlichkeitsbetrachtung and is a method for estimating and calculating the profitability of IT projects. It was developed for the German Federal Ministry of the Interior and has been improved several times. It has been used in various public projects involving information technology. Hence, it is an established and proven method for profitability analysis of such projects with an emphasis on in-house development.

WiBe methodology is based on economic efficiency assessment with particular focus on e-administration elements. As such it is meant to assess investments in a field of e-government. Itis focused on services and efficiency while applying costs and best practices. WiBe has 3 main areas of impact. First one is “Monetary economic efficiency” which is divided into two subcategories of “Benefits” and “Costs” for a project. Second area is “Extended economic efficiency” which is also divided into two subcategories of “Urgency of the measure” and“Qualitative, strategic importance”. Last area is related to “Economic efficiency from an external point of view” and is considered to be an optional part of WiBe methodology. For measurement and assessment of impacts it uses standardized catalogue of criteria. It is focused on bringing results to stakeholders with methodical calculations and project costs related to anticipated benefits and documentation. As one of the final results it also tries to present gain for end user and stakeholders. Worth mentioning is that WiBe methodology is used in German Government and administrative bodies.

source: WiBe Framework - wibe-tco,com

See Also

MAREVA Methodology
Value Measuring Methodology (VMM)