Sewage treatment and sanitary services

Sewage treatment and sanitary services
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Sewage treatment and sanitary services
Sewage treatment and sanitary services
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Infrastructure
Waste Management
Business Model Description

Construct and operate small-scale sewage treatment plants, and provide affordable services with sewage and sanitary trucks for solid waste extraction and public latrines in densely inhabited areas.

Expected Impact

Contribute to safe living conditions and improved livelihood opportunities.

How is this information gathered?
Updated: 9 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).
15% - 20% (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.
Less than 0.2% of Kigali's 370,000 households is served with reliable sewerage systems.
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.
No Poverty (SDG 1) Good health and well-being (SDG 3) Clean water and sanitation (SDG 6)
Indirect ImpactDescribes the secondary SDG(s) the IOA addresses.
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (SDG 9) Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10) Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11)

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Sector Sources
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IOA Sources
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