Integrated Tertiary Education Centers for STEM Disciplines

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Integrated Tertiary Education Centers for STEM Disciplines
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Education
Formal Education
Business Model Description

Provide higher education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields for domestic and international students at tertiary level by integrating institutions and educational infrastructure with student housing, workplaces, leisure facilities, enhancing student mobility and employability.

Expected Impact

Empower especially youth and women with the STEM skills in Mauritius' job market, leading to lower unemployment rates and increased national productivity.

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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).
ROE: 10-25%
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.
Quality Education (SDG 4) Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8) Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10)
Indirect ImpactDescribes the secondary SDG(s) the IOA addresses.
No Poverty (SDG 1) Gender Equality (SDG 5)

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Sector Sources
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