Climate Resilient and Energy Efficient Social Housing

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Climate Resilient and Energy Efficient Social Housing
Climate Resilient and Energy Efficient Social Housing
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Business Model Description

Build climate resilient and energy efficient social housing units for low-income households, including those deemed eligible by the Housing Division of the Ministry of Housing and Land Use Planning (MHLUP) with respect to household incomes of up to MUR 30,000 (USD 681). Rehabilitate existing social housing estates as part of national smart city efforts, which foresee the integration of ICT infrastructure and clean technology in an urban setting with the aim of cost-effective power supply, waste reduction and effective resource management.

Expected Impact

Provide access to adequate housing that will improve the living conditions particularly of low-income communities, with smart technologies working towards minimizing the environmental footprint of social housing.

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Updated: 5 Sep, 2022 Date of Production: 1 Sep, 2022
Mauritius
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).
20% - 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.
> USD 1 billion
Average Ticket Size (USD)Describes the USD amount for a typical investment required in the IOA.
USD 1 million - USD 10 million
Direct ImpactDescribes the primary SDG(s) the IOA addresses.
Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11) No Poverty (SDG 1) Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (SDG 9)
Indirect ImpactDescribes the secondary SDG(s) the IOA addresses.
Clean water and sanitation (SDG 6) Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10) Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12)

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Sector Sources
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