Our Partners
MDF works with a broad range of partners, ranging from small businesses to multinationals, industry associations and government departments.
MDF supports civil society organisations, including indigenous community bodies and women’s groups, to shape private-sector-led development that is inclusive and sustainable.
If you are an entrepreneur, business leader, investor or government official with a good business idea that can deliver real impact, we’d love to hear from you!
“There was no admin, no accountant or any system involved. Then I engaged with MDF and they introduced me to FEE. I learned how to run a business from that program. It really made an impact.”
– Pita Tamani, Managing Director,
Electrify Energy Monkey, Fiji
“With MDF’s support, integrating sustainability at the design stage has become a part of our regular process and we have started collecting data from newer properties.”
– Ashan Karunandan, General Manager,
Thema Collection, Sri Lanka
“Through MDF’s support, I made connections and arranged family trips with several Australian operators including 00Seven, Next Level Dirt Bike, Traverse, Enduro Bikes WA. Most of the participants had never visited Timor-Leste before so it was their introduction to the country and our product.”
– Anastasio Madeira, Dili Dirt Bike, Timor-Leste
“The agent testimonials gave us visibility we didn’t have before. After boosting them on our Facebook pages, enquiries about agent locations dropped… We shared the consumer research findings in internal meetings and with external development partners. MDF’s support through this research has sparked new ideas we’re now taking forward.”
– Alesana Motoutorua, Vodafone Vanuatu, Pacific Regional
“The Pacific has major potential for solar to improve energy access, affordability & resilience. Realising these benefits depends on systems being well designed, properly installed & using quality equipment that meets industry standards. That assurance is what gives customers & financiers confidence to invest & support the development of a strong solar market in the region.”
– Peter Johnston, Chairperson, SEIAPI
“As one of the leading companies in specialty coffee in Sri Lanka, my business increased by 500 per cent with the support from MDF. At the start, my knowledge was average, the opportunity to develop my knowledge and skills was probably the biggest opportunity I got from MDF.”
– Tharanga, Helanta Coffee
“Thanks to MDF, we now have direct access to CV Saprotan Utama’s products from the company itself, rather than through distributors. This allows us to gain additional value such as technical assistance, more competitive prices and a shorter supply chain.”
– Nilton Aniceto, Agi Agricultura,
Timor-Leste
“Our partnership with the Australian Government’s Market Development Facility (MDF) turns Post Offices into agricultural lifelines, giving rural farmers affordable, walk-in access to quality inputs, and with the tailored marketing support from MDF, more farmers are becoming aware of what we have to offer. This has also helped us to diversify our offerings and revenue streams.” – Pena Vave – Post Fiji Acting Head of Retail & Marketing
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