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INTRODUCTION
A Political Economic, Social and Technological scanning is essential to summarize micro-environmental high-level trends as they relate to the target population, markets and technology. This kind of studies is necessary for preparing a strategic plan with the main goals of identifying threats and opportunities related to CENTRE FOR OBESITY, DIABETES AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES at the University of Sidney. This paper will exploit the political and regulatory developments being undertaken recently and their impending effects on the country population, staff and the entire community for University of Sidney. The CENTRE FOR OBESITY, DIABETES AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES is a facility that will enhance the health welfare and lifestyles of University of Sidney population and beyond. The project presents a host of opportunities because, through it, lifestyle diseases such as obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular defects will be handled at the community level.
POLITICAL ANALYSIS
The government through relevant agencies promotes health living among its population and as a result the CENTRE FOR OBESITY, DIABETES AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES at the University is a boost to this effort.
Currently, the tax regulations exempt those equipments and infrastructure that are aimed at improving the health of the population. This is in line with the Australia national drive to combat non-communicable diseases. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, the number of people under 75 dying of non-communicable diseases such as cancer, diabetes, heart diseases and mental problems dropped significantly to almost a fifth in the last five decades.
The government has great influence in the health educational and infrastructure systems of the nation and will ultimately support the project. The project will provide an educational platform for a new breed of educationalist and learner’s privy with and anticipating specializing in non-communicable diseases. Thus the facility forms a basis for more research, management and control of lifestyle defects.
Environmentally, the infrastructure is projected to slightly tilt the ecology and ecosystem of the university. The proposed site has considerable species of flora and fauna which will be impacted by the development. As it stands, there are indigenous breeds of plants located on the site and the commencement of the project implies that it will be done away with. Likewise, the vehicle traffic anticipated will increase emission of gases into the environment and considerable impact the fresh air University environment. Nonetheless, the effects are not dire to warrant scrutiny by the countries environmental laws. As such, it will not impact negatively on the environment.
ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
Economically, the project will create massive opportunities for numerous industries in the Australian market. These include building industry, surveying and architecture, medical equipment supplies, human resources and retail industry. Off more concern is the fact that the project will both serve as an institutional facility as well as a referral centre for the local community and beyond. The numerous contractors, sub-contractors, human resource personnel and other involved parties will be economically empowered and subsequently improve their standards of living.
The project is anticipated to take several years till completion date and due to inflation and currency changes, one risk associated with it is the increase in the cost of the project beyond the anticipated cost. As such, the project planner will factor in inflation considerations at about 2-5%.
SOCIO-CULTURAL ANALYSIS
Australians have a great way of life given the sun, sports, surf and great outdoor activities. However lifestyle and eating habits has resulted in the proliferation of lifestyle diseases among its population. Diets high in sugar, fat and increasing amounts spent on the television and computer have contributed to health problems such as diabetes, dental decay and cardiovascular diseases. These diseases affect millions of Australians and in many instances are caused by poor habits and lifestyle choices.
The facility is initiated as one of the pillars towards sensitization of the masses one personal health awareness and training. It will also include ultra-modern labs for screening and treatment of diseases in addition to offering training, internship and research facilities for students and staff.
The opportunities brought about by such a facility are undisputed in terms of offering training, support and facilities. The government supports the initiative as well as the University of Sidney and local authorities.
TECHNOLOGICAL ANALYSIS
We are living in a world where technological innovations are taking place everyday replacing old and outdated technologies. In order for institutions and health facilities to serve its purpose effectively, it must keep trending with new knowledge. The CENTRE FOR OBESITY, DIABETES AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES is a modern facility meant to provide the best unrivaled services in the management, control and treatment of non-communicable diseases. The project is in concurrence with the University’s vision and mission of remaining technologically relevant in the dispensation of knowledge and services to the population.
The project will attract state-of-the-art screening and diagnostic machines and up to date technology. However, with the witnessed rate of technological advances, one apparent risk lies in their obsolescence after a few years.
The project’s other risks include the threat of new entrance in the provision of lifestyle and welfare services. Given the recent increase in lifestyle complications, other institutions and government entities are streamlining towards the provision of community programs and centers for training and sensitization on the need to develop a personal health care plans. Thus with time the center will report decreased usage when competing institutions finalize their infrastructure.
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