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Food and Beverage
Food and Agriculture
Business Model Description

Upscale the production and distribution of animal feed (powdering and blending raw materials and nutrients) adapted to the local context and needs, as well as supply the products to farmers through pay-as-you-go or harvest-based loans.

Expected Impact

Contribute to improving the productivity and nutrients of the current livestock production, which in turn enhances Rwanda's food and nutritional situation.

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Updated: 8 Jul, 2021 Date of Production: 1 Feb, 2021
Rwanda
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).
10% - 15% (in ROI)
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.
Livestock feed demand is forecast to reach 4,600 metric tons (MT) by 2030.(8)
Average Ticket Size (USD)Describes the USD amount for a typical investment required in the IOA.
< USD 500,000
Direct ImpactDescribes the primary SDG(s) the IOA addresses.
Zero Hunger (SDG 2) Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (SDG 9)
Indirect ImpactDescribes the secondary SDG(s) the IOA addresses.
Good health and well-being (SDG 3) Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8) Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10)

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