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Table 1.

Analytical framework for mapping the AECS business model

Business model elements	Business model sub elements	Frugal parameters
Value proposition	Affordable eye care services	Low-cost service delivery
	High-quality treatment	Efficient resource utilisation
	Comprehensive eye care	Tiered pricing for various services
Value creation	High patient volume	Optimised facility utilisation
	Efficient surgical procedures	Minimised material and equipment waste
	In-house lens manufacturing	Cost-effective intraocular lenses
Value capturing	Cross-subsidisation	Subsidised care for economically challenged
	Tiered pricing strategy	Variable pricing based on affordability
	Supplementary revenue streams	Product sales (lenses, pharmaceuticals)
	Partnerships and grants	Collaborative funding for projects
	Research funding	Grants and collaborations for research
	Brand reputation	Positive patient experiences
	Patient referrals	Word-of-mouth recommendations
	Social enterprise model	Revenue generation aligned with the mission
	Capacity utilisation	Efficient resource allocation

Business model elements	Business model sub elements	Frugal parameters
Value proposition	Affordable eye care services	Low-cost service delivery
	High-quality treatment	Efficient resource utilisation
	Comprehensive eye care	Tiered pricing for various services
Value creation	High patient volume	Optimised facility utilisation
	Efficient surgical procedures	Minimised material and equipment waste
	In-house lens manufacturing	Cost-effective intraocular lenses
Value capturing	Cross-subsidisation	Subsidised care for economically challenged
	Tiered pricing strategy	Variable pricing based on affordability
	Supplementary revenue streams	Product sales (lenses, pharmaceuticals)
	Partnerships and grants	Collaborative funding for projects
	Research funding	Grants and collaborations for research
	Brand reputation	Positive patient experiences
	Patient referrals	Word-of-mouth recommendations
	Social enterprise model	Revenue generation aligned with the mission
	Capacity utilisation	Efficient resource allocation

Source: Saqib and Mathu (2024)