Engaging project proponents in R&D evaluation using bio-economic and socio-economic tools

► Predicting production and environmental impacts was valuable in the R&D design process. ► Predicting likely adoption rates was valuable in the R&D design process. ► The tools encouraged project participants to think more about issues affecting their projects. ► Increased understanding of systems and influences on system performance was achieved. ► Ex-ante evaluation can lead to better project design and investment decisions.