Market Development Facility
We are a multi-country initiative which promotes sustainable economic development, through higher incomes for women and men, in our partner countries across the Indo-Pacific. We support partners from business and government to identify and grow commercial opportunities that are profitable, scalable and deliver social and of environmental value.
We are funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs (DFAT) and co-funded by the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) in Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu. It is implemented by Palladium in partnership with Swisscontact.
Where we work
MDF works in seven countries across Asia Pacific. Click on the dots below to find out more.
What we do
At MDF, we use a Market Systems Development (MSD) approach to promote sustainable economic development, through higher incomes for women and men, in our partner countries.
We connect individuals, businesses, governments and NGOs with each other, and with markets at home and abroad. This enhances investment and coordination and allows partnerships to flourish, strengthening inclusive economic growth.
The economic empowerment of women is central to our work. Our teams in Fiji, Timor-Leste, Sri Lanka, Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu are dedicated to ensuring that our activities benefit women and girls.
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