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Food and Beverage
Food and Agriculture
Business Model Description

Provide low cost solar pump-based irrigation systems for smallholder farmers through pay-as-you-go or lease-to-own model, including capacity building for farmers.

Expected Impact

Enhance agricultural supply chain with reliable supply of produce contributing to improved food security and higher farmer incomes.

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Updated: 9 Jul, 2021 Date of Production: 1 Mar, 2021
Uganda
Indicative ReturnDescribes the rate of growth an investment is expected to generate within the IOA. The indicative return is identified for the IOA by establishing its Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Return of Investment (ROI) or Gross Profit Margin (GPM).
> 25% (in IRR)
Investment TimeframeDescribes the time period in which the IOA will pay-back the invested resources. The estimate is based on asset expected lifetime as the IOA will start generating accumulated positive cash-flows.
Medium Term (5–10 years)
Market SizeDescribes the value of potential addressable market of the IOA. The market size is identified for the IOA by establishing the value in USD, identifying the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) or providing a numeric unit critical to the IOA.
15% of Uganda's surface area is covered by fresh water resources, providing great irrigation potential.
Direct ImpactDescribes the primary SDG(s) the IOA addresses.
Zero Hunger (SDG 2) Clean water and sanitation (SDG 6) Life on Land (SDG 15)
Indirect ImpactDescribes the secondary SDG(s) the IOA addresses.
Climate Action (SDG 13) Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10)

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