Economic Impact

Economic Impact: Powering Uganda’s Cotton Revolution

1. Direct Impact

Job Creation & Income Growth

Short-Term (0–2 Years):

• 500+ new jobs (200 seasonal farming, 300 processing plant roles).
• 30% income increase for 5,000 smallholder farmers (via contract farming).

Long-Term (5 Years):

• 10,000+ jobs across farming, ginning, textiles, and logistics.
• $15M annual wages injected into rural economies.

2. Investor ROI

Projected Financial Returns

Phase 1 (Ginnery Expansion):

1M investment → 3.2M revenue by Year 3 (220% ROI).

Phase 2 (Textile Factory):

5M investment → 18M revenue by Year 5 (260% ROI).

Footnote: Based on Uganda Cotton Board & World Bank agri-processing models.

3. Social Impact

Community Uplift Programs

Skills Training:

1,200 farmers/year trained in organic practices (certified by Uganda Organic Network).

Women’s Empowerment:

60% of factory jobs reserved for women (vs. 35% industry avg).

Infrastructure Development:

• 5 solar-powered water pumps installed in partner farming communities.
• Mobile clinics for worker families (partner: Uganda Health Foundation).

"CMC’s training helped me shift from subsistence farming to commercial cotton. I now earn enough to build a brick house."
— Harriet K., Farmer & Single Mother, Nakaseke District

4. Environmental Impact

Sustainable Practices = Cost Savings

• Water Recycling: Reduce usage by 40% in processing plants.
• Carbon Footprint: Solar ginneries cut emissions by 25 tons/year.

5. Call-to-Action

For Investors:

"Join our $10M funding round to amplify impact. Projected 20% annual dividends."

For Partners:

"Sponsor a training program ($50K/year) and earn CSR visibility."