Financial feasibility analysis of the fortifer business model in the cape coast metropolis in Ghana

This study seeks to analyse the financial feasibility of upscaling the fortifer business model in Ghana. DataoriginatefromthepilotprojectinAccra,extendedwithexpertelicitation. TheNPVandIRRwere used as decision criteria for Public Private Partnership (PPP) and Private Scenarios. The Spearman rank cor...

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Main Authors Aboah, Joshua, Meuwissen, Miranda P.M, Gebrezgabher, Solomie
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.08.2014
Edition727
Subjects
Agriculture
Excreta pellets
Faecal sludge
Financial Economics
Waste
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Summary:This study seeks to analyse the financial feasibility of upscaling the fortifer business model in Ghana. DataoriginatefromthepilotprojectinAccra,extendedwithexpertelicitation. TheNPVandIRRwere used as decision criteria for Public Private Partnership (PPP) and Private Scenarios. The Spearman rank correlation coefficient was used to identify input parameters which had most impact on NPV. Economic and simulation results reveal higher probability of financial feasibility in the PPP Scenario. Outcomes are useful for policy makers to jointly steer urban waste management and farmers’ needs in the area of sustainable soil management.
DOI:10.22004/ag.econ.182980