Pakistan
& PNG
MDF was present in Pakistan from 2013 to 2020 and in Papua New Guinea (PNG) from 2015 to 2023. Through the country programs, MDF sought to deliver investments across a wide portfolio, working with government stakeholders and businesses of all scale.
In Pakistan, MDF worked in the dairy and meat, leather and horticulture sectors. In PNG, MDF supported investments in coffee, cocoa, vanilla, honey and livestock. Both programs have left behind a legacy of innovation, business growth and social impact.
Pakistan
292,963
people benefitted from MDF support
(2014-2020)
USD 98.5 m
generated in net additional income for beneficiaries
USD 5.1m
private sector investment leveraged
USD 142.6 m
additional revenue generated for businesses
2.74
MDF to private sector investment leverage ratio
PNG
155,890
people benefitted from MDF support
(2016-2023)
USD 41.3 m
generated in net additional income for beneficiaries
USD 4.16 m
private sector investment leveraged
USD 27.5 m
additional revenue generated for businesses
1.84
MDF to private sector investment leverage ratio
“At times, entrepreneurs are so confident about their research and investment and step into the businesses thinking it will be an automatic success. That’s not always the case! I had great interest and energy to enter this space, but I lacked experience. I will be honest, I was struggling because of these reasons. I got lucky when MDF introduced me to one of their entrepreneur partners who also works in silage in my region. I got a chance to visit his farm occasionally and witness on-farm activities. I learned the tricks of the trade in this field. It clarified all my queries, such as which machinery to buy, how much silage to produce to ensure it’s baled in time, how and when to sell it and how to conduct awareness sessions.”- Shabana Kamar, Silage entrepreneur
Joseph Stegman, Business Development Manager, New Guinea Highlands Coffee Exporter
Our Activities in Pakistan & PNG
