Project Concept

Before & After: Cotton Value Chain Transformation

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1. Raw Cotton → High-End Textiles

Unprocessed cotton bales piled at a local market — 85% of Uganda’s cotton exported raw (FAO 2023). Avg price: $0.50/kg.

Before (Uganda’s Current Reality)

Finished organic fabric rolls with EDC-Certified tags — EDC’s model: Locally processed textiles for EU markets. Price: $5.20/kg.

After (EDC/CMC Intervention)

10X value increase (animated arrow graphic)

2. Cottonseed Waste → Profitable Byproducts

Discarded cottonseeds rotting near ginneries — 30% of harvest wasted (Uganda Cotton Board).

Before

CMC-branded cottonseed oil and biodegradable packaging — EDC’s zero-waste system: $12M revenue potential from byproducts.

After

3. Subsistence Farming → Commercial Outgrower Network

Smallholder farmer with struggling crop — Pre-EDC: 1.2 tons/hectare, no price security.

Before

Farmer group signing contracts with EDC agronomist — EDC’s outgrower program: 3.5 tons/hectare, guaranteed purchases.

After

Best-case Scenario

Projected jobs per sector (e.g., farming, factories).