Drinking water distillation and distribution

Drinking water distillation and distribution

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Drinking water distillation and distribution
Drinking water distillation and distribution
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Food and Beverage
Beverages
Business Model Description

Develop and operate water distillation facilities and distribute drinking water in 5-10 liter bottles to households without piped water access.

Expected Impact

Enable healthier lives due to access to safe and reliable drinking water at affordable prices.

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Updated: 15 Sep, 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).
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.
More than 20 million Ugandans require water from reliable sources.
Direct ImpactDescribes the primary SDG(s) the IOA addresses.
Good health and well-being (SDG 3) Clean water and sanitation (SDG 6)
Indirect ImpactDescribes the secondary SDG(s) the IOA addresses.
Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8) Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (SDG 9) Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10)
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