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Technology and Communications
Internet Media and Services
Business Model Description

Provide affordable mobile internet in rural areas through mobile hotspot with business advertisement services.

Expected Impact

Enhance access to information and knowledge especially for rural populations through mobile hotspots financed through commercial advertisements.

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Updated: 25 Jul, 2022 Date of Production: 1 Feb, 2021
Ghana
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 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.
4.4 million people in Ghana require 3G internet coverage.
Direct ImpactDescribes the primary SDG(s) the IOA addresses.
Quality Education (SDG 4) Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (SDG 9) Partnerships For the Goals (SDG 17)
Indirect ImpactDescribes the secondary SDG(s) the IOA addresses.
Gender Equality (SDG 5) Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8) Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10)
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Sector Sources
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