Pacific
Regional

Pacific Regional

Pacific
Regional

MDF Pacific Regional includes MDF Samoa, Vanuatu and Tonga.

MDF started its Pacific Regional work in 2021, based out of MDF Fiji. Our Pacific Regional portfolio is also funded by the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT).
A key objective of MDF Pacific Regional is to explore and deliver regional investment opportunities, while also pursuing inclusive growth in Samoa, Vanuatu, and Tonga. To achieve this, MDF leverages the networks, partnerships and knowledge built through many years of work in Fiji and other MDF countries.
Key focus areas for Pacific Regional include agriculture, tourism, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), transport and logistics, financial and business development services

18,500+

People benefitted

USD 607,152

in net additional income generated

USD 2.3 m

in additional revenue generated for businesses

18,500+

People benefitted

USD 607, 152

in net additional income generated

USD 2.3 m

in additional revenue generated for businesses

We focus on identifying regional investment opportunities

Yachting tourism is growing, with many yachts visiting multiple Pacific countries.

Digital financial services is provided by telecommunications and some banks across multiple countries in the Pacific, but the region remains underbanked.

Certification demand is growing globally, but regional service providers are few, making it costly to gain organic certifications focussing on Climate Change mitigation.

Regional Tourism opportunities exist for multi-country growth in the Pacific, with MDF collaborating on product development and addressing constraints in marketing, activities, and skills.

Freight, shipping and logistics can be costly and infrequent in the Pacific with business opportunities available for freight logistics, maritime skills and used-oil recycling..

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Our Activities in the Regional Pacific

Climate Change

Climate Change

Climate Change-Pacific Regional

MDF Pacific Regional is supporting climate change adaptation and mitigation initiatives in solar photovoltaic (PV) markets, agricultural certification, digital financial services and used-oil recycling.

Inclusive Growth

Inclusive Growth

Inclusion-Pacific Regional

Gender and social inclusion are at the centre of our work