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Technology and Communications
Technology
Business Model Description

Manufacture affordable electronic devices, such as mobile phones and tablets, for the national market and potential exports.

Expected Impact

Enable access to knowledge, information and economic opportunities through affordable mobile phones.

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Updated: 26 May, 2022 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).
20% - 25% (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.
Short Term (0–5 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.
26% of male and 16% of female Ugandans intend to acquire a smartphone within six months.
Direct ImpactDescribes the primary SDG(s) the IOA addresses.
Gender Equality (SDG 5) Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (SDG 9)
Indirect ImpactDescribes the secondary SDG(s) the IOA addresses.
Quality Education (SDG 4) Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8) Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10)
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Case Study: MTN Uganda improves last mile infrastructure and distribution network for digital financial services
MTN Group is a pure-play emerging markets mobile telecommunications operator at the forefront of technological and digital changes in Africa and the Middle East. It offers cellular network access and business solutions with mobile licenses across 21 countries, including Uganda as MTN Uganda, a UNCDF pipeline company.
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Sector Sources
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IOA Sources
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