Project title: Economic impact assessment of NGO operation in Cologne, Germany.

Project period: 2017-2023
Project status: complete

Project findings: Results demonstrate that the NGO facility is a cost-effective solution, generating a return of €0.60 for every euro invested, while the alternative scenarios yielded no financial returns. By providing equitable, preventive dental care, the NGO model reduced emergency admissions by addressing delayed treatment-seeking behaviors and structural access barriers. These findings confirm that NGO-led interventions can mitigate market failures by serving as a Pareto-efficient solution, optimizing resource allocation and reducing long-term fiscal burdens