A business case summarizes the justification for starting a new project. It defines the problem that the project is attempting to address and explains the proposed solution. The business case may include a basic cost benefit analysis; it may also review the pros and cons of alternative solutions. The business case is often the first project artifact to articulate and document the objectives of a project, and project sponsors may use the business case to authorize the initiative, or at a minimum to green light additional project planning.The CDC UP framework provides a useful template for creating a business case.