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2016 Pacific Update Conference
July 2016
Private Sector Development
Panel Discussion
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Supporting Private Sector Innovation in Fiji
MDF is supported by the Australian Government and managed by Cardno
Who are we?
MDF is supported by the Australian Government and managed by Cardno
Where are we?
2011: Fiji2012: Timor-Leste
2013: Pakistan
2015: Sri Lanka
2015:PNG
MDF is supported by the Australian Government and managed by Cardno
How we work?
Feasibility for
MDF
Sectors of the economy
relevant for poverty reduction
Sectors of the economy with
growth potential
We look to strike smart partnerships with local businesses
that support sustainable business growth that will create jobs
and improve income for the poor.
MDF is supported by the Australian Government and managed by Cardno
MDF Portfolio in Fiji
Tourism
• Hotels
• Activity Providers
• Tourism Associations
• Tour Operators
• “Made in Fiji” Products
Horticulture
• Exporters
• Agricultural inputs
• Logistics & Distribution
Export Processing
• Garment Manufacturers
• Back-Office/IT
• Seafood Exporters
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PSD Challenges
• Perceptions about working
with the private sector
• Producing credible results to
show development impact
• Top-down or bottom up?
• Incorporating local context
• Supporting private sector
innovation
MDF is supported by the Australian Government and managed by Cardno
The MDF Approach
• Country & Sector Strategies + Adaptive Research
• Comprehensive M&E System
• Portfolio Approach
• Partnership & Co-Investment
• Focus on supporting new and innovative business
models
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Innovation for
Business Growth
New sourcing model, modern production methods & business systems strengthening
First Commercial Chocolate Manufacturer in Fiji
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Innovation for
Farmer Productivity
Feasibility study, marketing and
distribution
First Agriculture Lime product produced locally
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Innovation for
Sector Resilience
Sourcing of disease free plantlets and mass propagation
First Private Tissue Culture Lab in Fiji
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Lessons Learnt
• Engaging communities as suppliers is complex
• Distribution requires specialists when working with new
products
• Companies need to see the business case for Women’s
Economic empowerment
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