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BASIS is committed to carrying out social investments that create both a profit for investors and opportunities to improve the quality of life in the communities where we work. In the case of affordable housing, for example, this can happen in many ways:

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• Developing low-cost housing in areas of high demand and little or no private investment. These investments incite a new element of hope in the community and demonstrate project viability;

• Teaching first time home buyers the benefits of ownership, financial planning and housing management;

• Lobbying local government to expand incentives to home buyers and developers of housing projects;

• Promoting energy saving designs and technologies appropriate for their market;

• Establishing a network with the professional community to promote capacity building in design, management of housing projects; and

• Supporting local NGOs and community organizations.

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With each investment, we work closely with the local community to ensure that we are meeting the needs of the local residents and provide education.