The MDF Portfolio AUGUST 2016
The Market Development Facility
T
he Market Development Facility (MDF) stimulates investment, business innovation and regulatory reform to create additional jobs and increase the income of poor women and men in rural and urban areas in the Indo-Pacific region. MDF currently operates in Fiji, Timor-Leste and Pakistan, and expanded to Papua New Guinea (PNG) and Sri Lanka in 2015. MDF negotiates partnerships with strategically positioned private and public sector organisations in its countries of operations. Each partnership is comprised of a tailor-made package of activities that enables the partner to innovate, invest and/or undertake reforms in such a manner that small farms and firms benefit from better access to production inputs, services and end markets. This makes them more productive and helps them grow, which in turn creates jobs and increases income for poor women and men.
and public sector who have the ability to catalyse lasting systemic change that promotes broad-based, sustainable, propoor growth.
Each partnership promotes business innovations or reforms, leverages private sector investment or public sector ownership (‘cost sharing’), has a demonstrated link with pro-poor growth, job creation and income generation, and contributes to systemic changes in the economy. MDF seeks to develop partnerships with players in the private
MDF Fiji started in 2011 and incorporates a diverse portfolio of partners across the Tourism, Horticulture and Export Processing Sectors. MDF Timor-Leste started in 2012 and partnerships focus on the Agribusiness, Processing and Rural Distribution, and Greenfields Industries sectors (Greenfields is the term use for the emerging Tourism
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
Papua New Guinea Timor-Leste
Fiji
As of August 2016, MDF has active and completed partnerships in Fiji, TimorLeste and Pakistan, Sri Lanka and PNG.
MDF’s Portfolio of Partnerships and Manufacturing sectors in TimorLeste). MDF Pakistan started in 2013 and its portfolio covers partners across the Horticulture, Meat and Dairy, and Leather sectors. This overview of MDF’s portfolio as of August 2016 gives a visual guide to the diversity and dynamism of partnerships
across the five countries. The portfolio overview will be updated yearly to reflect the growing portfolio. For more in-depth analyses of MDF’s approach, implementation processes and results please see various reports at www. marketdevelopmentfacility.org.
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FIJI
Quick Facts:
Population
880,000
Currency Fijian Dollar
MDF areas of engagement:
Tourism
Ease of Doing Business Index
$4 billion
Ethnicity Indigenous Fijian
57% (est)
Indian Fijian
36% (est)
FIJI
Labasa
Vanua Levu
2.2% (2014)
Taveuni Savusavu
Lautoka
Vi� Levu Suva
Sigatoka
(% of popula�on under the na�onal poverty line)*
Major Industries Tourism, Agriculture, Garments
Fiji
Kadavu
* Based on 2014/15 Household Income and Expenditure Survey
▪▪ Encouraging (mostly export-led, but also tourism-led) diversification and commercialisation in agriculture (‘turning farming into a business’).
▪▪ Supporting local entrepreneurship in niche markets (mostly tourismled, but also export-led).
Ba
Nadi
31%
1970
Former Bri�sh colony. Military coup in 1987, 2000 and 2006. Current government elected in 2015. President: Epeli Naila�kau. Prime Minister: Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama.
▪▪ Creating off-farm employment for those who have left the land (in tourism and in processing).
Navaga
Human Development Index
Poverty Headcount
Gained independence
Export Processing
Holticulture
GDP Growth
88 out of 187
Terrain Tropical Pacific archipelago of over 300 islands. Mountainous interior of the two largest islands Vitu Levu and Vanua Levu.
MDF’s focus in Fiji:
81 out of 189 (2014) GDP
Language English, Fijian, Fiji Hindi
▪▪ Develop better business services and improve aspects of the Business Enabling Environment. For example, the Biosecurity Authority of Fiji which is the regulatory body responsible for monitoring exports of horticulture produce and issuing import permits for agro-inputs. ▪▪ Ensure geographic and ethnic inclusion to expand economic activities in other islands of Fiji and also to encourage more representation of indigenous Fijians in business.
Horticulture and Agro-Export Fijika Natural Products
Vision for the sector: ▪▪ Exporters work more closely with farmers providing access to inputs and/or extension services to ensure supplies of required quality and quantity of agro produce in a timely manner.
Standard Concrete Industries
Ben’s Trading Ltd
▪▪ Agro Input providers expand their reach and/or diversify their product base to better serve the interests of small farmers in Fiji in a commercial manner.
South Pacific Elixirs
Courier Documents and Parcels Services Ltd KK’s Hardware
Devesh Bharos and Farms
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Charan Jeath Singh Group
PARTNERS AT AUGUST, 2016 PARTNERSHIPS
DESCRIPTION Gained access to several major overseas supermarket chains - Fiji’s largest root crop exporter is strategically located in different parts of Fiji (West,
Ben’s Trading Ltd
and Central). Spreading the benefits from cultivation for exports and is a catalyst for other exporters to grow and tap into new export markets by investing in their local supply chain. Farmers’ incomes will increase and additional employment is created through increased selling of larger volumes of higher grade export produce. One of the largest diversified businesses in Vanua Levu, Charan Jeath Singh Group introduced a mechanised sugarcane harvesting service in Vanua
Charan Jeath Singh Group
Levu to address labour shortages and reduce ‘standover’ (unharvested) cane volumes. Increased farmer incomes through more efficient sugarcane harvesting.
Courier Documents and
Investing into barge services to better connect outer island farmers to export markets. The largest locally-owned courier service, Courier Documents
Parcels Services Ltd
and Parcels Services intends to introduce an inter-island barge service, to complement its courier business.
Devesh and Bharos Farm
Fijika Natural Products
Upgrading nursery facility for production of larger and new varieties of seedlings on a year-round basis. One of the largest commercial greenhouse nurseries in Fiji. As a result of access to better quality seedlings and newer varieties, farmers increased sales will result in additional income. Increasing virgin coconut oil (VCO) export through capacity building and marketing. Fijika Natural Products is one of the major producers of virgin coconut oil in Vanua Levu. VCO machinery operational and staff trained together with new villages identified for coconut supply. Large hardware retail chain, that sources, imports and distributes a wide range of new commercial seed varieties that are suitable for year round
KK’s Hardware
production to increase production in off-seasons, saving of production time, better quality produce and farmers will generate additional income. Facilitating the understanding of seed import requirements and exposure to potential seed suppliers. As a result of having access to good quality seeds, greater seed varieties and seed stocks throughout the planting seasons.
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DESCRIPTION Fiji’s first manufacturer and exporter of flavoured kava-based relaxation drinks - Taki Mai has penetrated the US market and is making inroads into
South Pacific Elixirs
the powdered kava and kava capsule markets in the US and elsewhere. Using the skills, techniques and seedlings provided by South Pacific Elixirs, farmers are increasing their kava production, yields and harvest.
Standard Concrete Industries
Increasing farmer access to a quality and affordable locally produced soil enhancer. The first company in Fiji to produce agricultural lime under the brand name ‘Aglime’. Has established localised supply chains to farm gates to improve farmers’ yield and income by helping counteract high levels of soil acidity. A consistent supply of affordable lime is encouraging farmers to engage in better soil management practices.
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DESCRIPTION Strengthening supply chain and reducing post-harvest losses through use of information brochures and farm gate pick-up. One of the few
Herbex Ltd
organically certified noni exporters in Fiji. MDF co-shared logistics costs, enabling the company to source produce from wider locations, and with measures to reduce post-harvest loss through proper handling thereby increasing quality and payments for farmers. Developing a feasible distribution system to enable availability of agro-inputs (primarily seeds and fertilisers) in rural areas of Vanua Levu. Small-
Labasa Farm Depo
scale poor farmers constrained by finance issues will be able to buy inputs in smaller quantities. Farmers will produce and sell more and experience increase in income. Improving farmer’s cultivation practice through privately hired extension officers to improve sourcing from main areas and with cold storage to
Maqere Exports Ltd
ensure a wide range of export crops (root crops). Farmers implementing Technical Field Agent’s advice will experience improved yields and are able to improve the quality of their produce and increase incomes as they sell more high-quality fruits and vegetables.
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MDF in Horticulture and Agro-Export
How it works
HOW MDF HELPS TO REFINE THE SECTOR
Growing the horticulture and agroexport sector in Fiji
Better demand forecasting for exporters Better internal organisation and demand forecasting systems allow exporters to better understand how many papayas will be needed, and when
Better communication between exporters, farmers and input providers Establishing better lines of communication between all parts of the sector allows the growers to better time input ordering, planting and harvesting to meet the forecast demand
Better agricultural inputs Fiji’s papaya quality needed improvement. MDF is working with providers of seeds & seedlings to provide higher quality inputs on time to farmers
MDF is helping Fiji access lucrative markets in Australia and New Zealand for its abundant produce. Key changes to the papaya supply chain are one example.
Better logistics MDF is working with logistics providers to create specialised transport & storage crates & packaging to increase transport efficiency and reduce transport-related wastage and delays
Food safety accreditation Having the supply chain certified for food safety ensures that the new high-quality product is able to be sold in export markets
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Tourism and Related Support Services
Rise Beyond the Reef Bula Coffee
Vision for the sector: ▪▪ Mainstream tourism-related providers (operators and activity organisers) develop and promote their services encouraging more tourist visits to less visited sites and places in Fiji
Tourism Suncoast
▪▪ Fijian-based goods manufacturers and providers develop, improve and promote their offers to tourists to increase local spending ▪▪ Vendors, suppliers and processors improve and increase their local sourcing of agricultural produce to supply more to the hotels and resorts of Fiji
Pacific Bed-bank
Walks & Trails
Fiji Museum
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Tifajek Mud Pools
Tourism Kadavu
PARTNERS AT AUGUST, 2016 PARTNERSHIPS
Bula Coffee
Fiji Museum
DESCRIPTION Improving the company’s production capacity by modernising its processing facilities, strengthening its supply chain through mechanising and training, and improving brand and product visibility. Coffee farmers’ incomes increases as they supply more and quality beans to Bula Coffee. Engaged a consultant to develop a comprehensive report to improve the Fiji Museum’s operations, image and services to enable more visits from tourists. The report will be submitted to the Fijian Government’s Cabinet for approval and consideration for budget submission in 2017. Developing online bookings and reservations system for a 'one-stop shop' Fiji Portal, inclusive of accommodation and activities. Will increase in
Pacific Bedbank
clientele resulting in additional sales of new products and commission. Increased reservations and bookings received by hotels/resorts and activity providers located around Fiji allow their staff to work additional hours, resulting in increase in incomes. Engaged a Business Manager to assist business to operate in a more commercially sustainable manner in order to access commercial finance.
Rise Beyond The Reef
Assisted in engaging community artisans to secure consistent supply of greater quality (and volumes) of handicrafts. Developed capacity to develop innovative and creative community crafted handicrafts and products for the tourist market, this would translate to increase in incomes for the suppliers of raw materials for handicrafts. Expanding and upgrading the physical and management capacity of a community-based mud-pool service catering for more tourists and
Tifajek Mud Pools and
diversifying tourist’s Fiji experience. Tourists will experience more Fijian style natural activities. By diversifying and building additional services
Hot Springs
around the poo ls, this would translate into greater revenue for Tifajek as well as improving the livelihood of the surrounding community particularly, women. Supporting Tourism Kadavu to diversify Fijian tourism experiences through branding, marketing of their products and services and further support
Tourism Kadavu
towards institutional strengthening to enable tourists to easily access more travel information and better plan Fijian holidays in their region. Tourism operators in Suncoast to benefit from additional income and increased employment opportunities through increased tourist numbers. Supporting Tourism Suncoast to diversify Fijian tourism experiences through branding, marketing of their products and services and further
Tourism Suncoast
support towards institutional strengthening to enable tourists to easily access more travel information and better plan Fijian holidays in their region. Tourism operators in Suncoast to benefit from additional income and increased employment opportunities through increased tourist numbers.
Walks & Trails
Creating awareness to reach and cater for the growing and niche international walking market and to work with local community activity sites to
(Talanoa Treks)
raise standards of service. Community members will earn additional income from hosting more tourists.
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DESCRIPTION Source and process locally sourced cocoa beans from local growers into high quality products demanded by the tourism industry. Growth of
Adi Chocolates
Adi Chocolates also ensures cocoa growers a stable and consistent market for their produce. Upgraded manufacturer’s facility and machinery to develop backward linkages to cocoa farmers and significantly upgraded its production capacity and volumes of chocolate in greater number of varieties. Supported by scaling-up production capacity and improving in-house skill-sets for better marketing and improving quality of products for tourist
Coconut Kids
kids market. Tourists will have more access to Fijian Made items targeted at children resulting in increased employment and income for staff (particularly women). Scaling-up production capacity, increasing the market presence of a local cosmetics and spa products manufacturer and improving the quality
Essence of Fiji
of locally sourced raw materials for these products. Improved production capacity and the quality of locally sourced raw materials for its beauty products. Led to higher turnover for and an increase in its business performance and increased incomes for staff and the village women who supply raw materials for production.
Fiji Hotel and Tourism
To increase local supplier’s involvement in tourism trade shows, to showcase their products and/or services to multiple buyers. Supported Fiji Hotel
Association
and Tourism Association in setting up a subsidised allotment of booths for a selected number of local suppliers. Established a supply chain of fresh fish from local fishermen and enhancing product quality of processed seafood aimed for the tourism market.
Southern Solutions
Supported to strengthen its supply chain with local fisherman and fishing communities and procure equipment needed to increase storage capacity and improve the business skills of staff. Intervention has increased sales, client numbers and sourcing from communities. Increasing tourist awareness on other touristic places and attractions available in Fiji by engaging a consultant to conduct a feasibility study to
South Sea Cruises
identify tourism products and services which can be offered to tourists for day trips/excursions around Suva, Pacific Harbour and its neighbouring islands. Activity providers/retailers receive more tourist tours resulting in increase in their incomes.
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DESCRIPTION Established local mud crab cultivation with controlled hatchery, nursery and outgrower stages to supply mud crabs to the hospitality sector and
The Crab Company of Fiji
export markets. Developed an integrated process for the environmentally sustainable production of local crabs for the tourism industry and export markets. Outgrowers in coastal villages engage in new income-generating activities and increase their incomes by selling sustainably farmed crabs on a year-round basis to the Crab Company of Fiji. Supported local inbound tour operator to include a Vanua Levu familiarisation tour for Tourism Fiji’s “Top Ten” Chinese Travel Agents as part of
Tour Managers Fiji
the FAMIL event in 2015 (A low cost familiarisation trip for travel agents or consultants, provided by a travel wholesaler or airline as a means of promoting their service). Important part of the build-up to the Tour Managers marketing campaign for Chinese New Year in 2016 and the promotion of the Vanua Levu tourist package in the Chinese market. Upgrading production capacity to increase the year-round supply of hydroponic produce for the tourism sector and piloting a low-cost backyard
Tripeaks
lettuce hydroponic system. Upgraded its production capacity for new varieties of lettuce. Piloted low-cost hydroponic outgrower model with villages and individual farmers who can earn additional income from selling more lettuce year-round and employment opportunities have increased within Tripeak Farm’s facility.
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MDF in Tourism and Related Support Services
How it works
Before MDF Fiji tourism sector is growing well but tourism is mostly centralised ‘package’ tours
Diversifying the Fiji tourism sector
Due to this type of tourist’s preferences, these package tours rely heavily on imported goods
Tourism in outer areas is growing more slowly
After MDF MDF identified that in addition to the strong package tour segment, a strong opportunity existed to market to more adventurous tourist, allowing income to flow to outer areas. Here’s how it works:
MDF is working with the tourism industry in Fiji to expand tourism possibilities for visitors, and strengthen local economies
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Strengthened tourism organisations in outer areas
Outer areas now better marketed, tourists better access allowing more adventurous
Smaller hotels in outlying areas can now be booked via Internet
LOCAL OPERATOR CAPACITY
LOCAL OPERATOR VISIBILITY
TOURIST ACCESS
LOCAL INCOME
Worked with transport operators to connections to outer areas TOURIST ACCESS
Hotels have much better access to quality local produce & more authentic souvenirs LOCAL INCOMES TOURIST EXPERIENCE
Community-based tourism options increase interest in outer areas LOCAL INCOMES TOURIST EXPERIENCE
Export Processing Vision for the sector: ▪▪ The private sector is better organised and proactive to address the interests of exporters. ▪▪ Exporters are better able to source, develop and promote their products to export markets.
Hydra Sports
Sai Yee Foods Ltd Wallson Foods
United Apparel Mark One Apparel
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DESCRIPTION Adopting modern systems and new technology to improve operational efficiency and increase sales to export markets. From its improved
Hydra Sports
production efficiency, Hydra increases the volume of its garment production. As its sales function improves, customer orders increase and as a result of Hydra’s increased sales and profits, existing and new staff income increases. Enhancing productivity through a support service that reduces absenteeism and staff turnover. Productivity of women workers having access to and
Mark One Apparel
using day-care service increases. Additional income earned by women workers using day-care service as employment is saved/maintained through reduced absenteeism/resignations of staff.
Sai Yee Foods Ltd
Establishing supply chain with coastal community on sourcing of sea urchins for processing for export market in a commercial viable method. Employment at the processing facility increases and women collectors earn additional income from supplying sea urchin to Sai Yee Foods. Facilitating growth in prioritized business segments to enhance productivity and increased market share. Improved factory efficiency to enable
United Apparel
UA to enter into a niche high-end suit market resulting in increase in orders and hence additional employment at the factory is created. Factory worker’s income increases. Improving capacity to develop new products with a focus on using locally sourced raw materials. Facilitating product diversification through
Wallsons Foods
enhanced technical and production capacity to enter into new and deepen existing export markets. Employment at the facility increases as production increases and farmers earn additional income from supplying local produce to Wallsons.
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DESCRIPTION Building capacity to develop and implement better policy instruments that encourage the growth of exports in Fiji through policy change and
Fiji Export Council
evidence-based reform recommendations. FEC submitted a proposal to government to reduce the 100% export threshold to 70% for export and 30% for domestic goods allowing other exporters to benefit from DSS. However, during the 2016 National Budget, the Government of Fiji announced the removal of DSS. Duty was reduced to 0% on imported raw materials, mainly for garment manufacturers.
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How it works
MDF helps identify niche opportunities
Helping the Fiji garment industry stitch itself Quick turnaround, made-to-measure garments
Uniforms & specialist sportswear
‘Short’ or small-run orders
MDF helps implement the changes needed to compete
How do you reverse a decade-long decline in an industry? MDF and local manufacturers have worked together to identify new opportunities.
MDF helps to introduce new customer relations management software
MDF helps to improve staff training methods
Improved customer relations
Improved quality & efficiency
Around 80% of the workforce are women. They are struggling to balance work and family pressures. MDF is helping to establish affordable day care facilities on-site
Improved staff retention & satisfaction
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TIMOR-LESTE
Quick Facts:
Population
1,2 Million
77% live in rural areas
Currency U.S. Dollar
Ease of Doing Business Index
172 out of 189 (2014) GDP
$1.5 billion
GDP Growth
Language Tetun, Portuguese (both official), Bahasa Indonesia (commonly used),
English
Terrain Mountainous interior, tropical climate with a ho�er wet season and milder dry season.
Gained independence
1999
Former Portuguese colony and occupied by Indonesia from 1975-1999. First elec�ons in 2002. Current President: Taur Matan Ruak. Current Prime Minister: Dr Rui Maria de Araújo
MDF areas of engagement: Agribusiness, Processing & Rural Distribution
Greenfield Industries (Tourism & Manufacturing)
▪▪ Diversify sources of income through alternatives to agriculture.
Atauro
Likisia Loes River
Human Development Index
Batugade Pante Makasar
Dili
Manatuto
Baucau
Tutuala Lautem
Seical River Laklo River
Same
MDF’s focus in Timor Leste: ▪▪ Diversify sectors away from oil and gas and agriculture to others.
TIMOR-LESTE
6.7% (2014)
128 out of 187 (2014)
Main Cities Dili (capital), Baucau, Maliana
▪▪ Introduce value addition of local raw materials through greater processing.
Viqueque
Maliana Suai
Poverty Headcount
37%
Timor-Leste
(% of popula�on under na�onal poverty line)*
Major Industries Oil and gas, Agriculture * Based on a USD 1/day poverty line, 2011 Household Income and Expenditure Survey
▪▪ Improve the connectivity (e.g. markets, goods, services, and people) within and from outside Timor-Leste.
Agribusiness, Processing and Rural Distribution
Agro-Input Business Association (ANSA-TL)
Vision for the sector: ▪▪ Input companies, traders, and business member organisations invest in increasing their coverage of products (inputs and farm outputs) and services to meet domestic market demand. ▪▪ Agribusiness companies invest in new/ existing business models to process and add value to local raw materials for sale in the local and export markets.
Nova Casa Fresca
Acelda Unipessoal Lda
Commodity Exchange
Timor Global
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Loja Agi Agricultura
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DESCRIPTION Supporting the first commercial rice milling plant in Timor-Leste to process and market the country’s first branded local rice to be sold in the
Acelda
domestic market. the company has sourced from nearly 450 farmers and continues to source and process a range of rice varieties, including red rice for the domestic market.
Agro-Input Business Association (ANSA-TL)
Facilitating the establishment of a national level agro-input business association to create a platform for agro-input businesses to network and share information on market demand, coordinate input-supply distribution, discuss sectoral challenges and advocate with the government for a better business environment. Building in-house staff capacity and a strong supply chain for sourcing and processing spices from local farmers for the export market. As farmers
Commodity Exchange
are not aware of the full commercial potential of growing and selling spices, training is provided to farmers (mostly women) about spice gardening, harvest and post-harvest management to ensure that they are able to meet buyer’s volume and quality requirements. Establishing a commercial agro-input distribution model in rural areas through partnership between Agi Agricultural – a large agro-input wholesaler
Loja Agi Agricultura
and municipality level retailers. Municipality level retailers are trained to sell good quality inputs and provide agricultural information to farmers. Need based training is also provided to female and male farmers on cultivation methods, safe usage of agro-inputs, product identification and application.
Nova Casa Fresca
Establishing a backward linkage with local producers for sourcing high value/specialty vegetables and strawberries to sell in the local market. The company also provides key agro-inputs and information support on cultivation practices to improve farm production. Setting-up the country’s first commercial food-safety testing laboratory for assessing the suitability of raw materials (maize and soy) against
Timor Global
aflatoxin, for processing into a cereal called Timor Vita for lactating mothers and young children. The lab testing facility can also be used by other agro-processors to source local grains for processing into other food products. The company has introduced an aflatoxin rapid field test system for raw materials at the farm-gate to expedite purchase from farmers.
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DESCRIPTION Supported the set-up of a quality management system, which includes a coffee cupping laboratory, a system of grading coffee and managing an
Café Brisa Serena
archive of suppliers to ensure traceability. This has allowed the company to gain confidence of existing and new high end buyers export buyers. The company was able to make additional sales of 40MT of coffee sourced from nearly 500 farmers and expects to continue improvement in sales.
Hamos Habokur Haburas Rair (H3R)
Kmanek
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Improving the production methods of compost to refine the quality of compost produced. H3R’s product quality has improved significantly and sells better in the urban market but they are exploring ways to penetrate the rural markets, which is much more difficult given the cost of production at farm level. Conducted a feasibility study on the viability of establishing the country’s first feed-mill for livestock, poultry and fisheries in Timor-Leste. Findings of the study are being used to inform Kmanek and potential other investors in developing local feed production for livestock, poultry and fisheries.
MDF in Agribusiness, Processing and Rural Distribution
How it works
Agro-inputs in Timor Leste Before MDF Agro-input wholesalers Only a few large agro-input wholesalers, all in Dili. Wholesalers don’t have a good understanding of potential markets in rural municipalities
Distribution
Kiosks
Farmers
There are no formal distribution networks to take the agro-inputs from the city to potential customers in rural areas
Rural farmers buy their agro-inputs from small kiosks and shops. Since distribution and knowledge is lacking, only a limited selection is available and is often poor quality or available in the wrong season
Farmers have poor knowledge of modern cultivation practices and do not understand the importance of using quality inputs to raise productivity
What are agro-inputs?
Fertiliser
Seeds
Livestock vaccines & medicine
Formation of the country's first national agro-inputs business association helping the industry spread market knowledge and engage with government INDUSTRY EFFICIENCY
MDF is working with an agro-input wholesaler to set up a distributor network in selected municipalities AGRO-INPUT SUPPLY
MDF is organising training for retailers so they better undertand farmer’s needs and how to access the supply network AGRO-INPUT VAILABILITY & QUALITY
ENCOURAGE CONTINUOUS FEEDBACK BETWEEN RETAILERS & FARMERS
MDF is organising training for farmers so they better undertand the importance and process for using quality agro-inputs AGRO-INPUT DEMAND
Agro-tools
Pesticides
CROP YIELDS
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Greenfields (Manufacturing & Tourism)
TradeInvest
Vision for the sector: ▪▪ New or existing enterprises invest in novel business models in the manufacturing subsector in Timor-Leste. ▪▪ New and existing businesses invest more in facilities, activities and marketing to attract more tourists into and within the country.
Things and Stories
Nazareth FoundationConcrete Product Business ANZ
NPM Industries
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PARTNERS AT AUGUST, 2016 PARTNERSHIPS
DESCRIPTION Promoting financial literacy, business advisory services and business linkage opportunities to small medium enterprises through training
ANZ
programmes and networking events engaging a range of national and international private sector investors.
Concrete Products Business (CPB)/Nazareth Foundation
Supporting scaling up marketing of fuel-efficient cook stoves and retailing them in different municipalities through demonstration and marketing campaign activities targeting women. Introducing locally refined and packaged iodised salt for the first time in Timor-Leste. Promoting modern farming methods to improve efficiency in
NPM Industries
raw salt sourcing from local farmers, train factory staff on salt refinery operations, quality control and operating the testing facility to ensure proper iodisation. Support in promoting the product in the market particularly focusing on the importance of consuming iodised salt, given such a high level of iodine-deficiency in the country.
Things and Stories
Promoting locally produced handicrafts representing the arts and culture of Timor-Leste. MDF is supporting a boutique handicraft retailer and their artisan groups to improve production efficiencies through use of appropriate machinery and workspace conditions. Collaborating with TradeInvest to promote evidence based dialogue reflecting on experiences and learning from MDF partnerships and provide
TradeInvest
inputs to key private sector reform efforts and facilitate thematic workshops and seminars targeted at current and potential investors in the agribusiness, manufacturing and tourism sectors.
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DESCRIPTION Establishment of the first high-end boutique hotel in the north-western part of Timor-Leste. Numerous socialisation activities with the local
Balibo House Trust
community was conducted to ensure a positive relationship with the local inhabitants and following establishment of the hotel their staff were trained on tourism and hospitality skills in multiple phases. Most of the staff are from that municipality and half of them are women. The hotel has been operational since March 2015 and is currently catering to a growing number of guests.
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MDF in Greenfields (Manufacturing & Tourism)
How it works
HOW MDF HELPS TO REFINE THE SECTOR Imported vs Local salt
Refining the salt industry in TimorLeste
Salt producers Around 60% of Timor-Leste's salt is imported
Learn new techniques to produce more and better quality salt Salt producers are provided a simple geo-membrane liner producing cleaner salt and faster evaporation
Mainly untested, low quality salt from Indonesia. Iodisation is uneven
New method requires less labour time than traditional boiling methods
Around 40% is supplied by around 1500 local salt farmers This product is non-iodised, produced traditionally, and sold mostly directly by farmers in local markets
2 billion
producers – operations supported by MDF producers – supported by MDF
Approx. number of people affected by Iodine deficiency worldwide
MDF is working with a first-of-its kind salt manufacturing facility in Timor Leste
Iodine deficiency is as high as 20% in some areas of Timor-Leste Less than 1/2 the population in Timor-Leste consumes any form of iodised salt
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Lab testing
Iodine deficiency is the leading cause of preventable intellectual disability, thyroid and goitre problems, particularly in children and mothers
provided by MDF
– technical assistance
Helps maintain quality of the product Helps meet compliance for export markets, creating an opportunity for the Timorese salt to be sold in lucrative overseas markets
Consumers 'Masin' brand salt is now sold in Timor-Leste – with marketing support from MDF Local consumers have access to iodised salt at an affordable price Price is competitive with low-quality & non-iodised salt The salt is sold in small-space 'kiosks' in municipalities and in larger retail outlets in cities
PAKISTAN
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Quick Facts:
Population
190 Million Currency Pakistan Rupee
60% dependent on agriculture
Language Urdu, English
Main Cities Islamabad (capital), Lahore, Karachi
MDF areas of engagement:
Holticulture
Ease of Doing Business Index
Dairy & Meat
$247 billion
GDP Growth
5.4% (2014)
1947
Former Bri�sh colony.
Current President: Mamnoon Hussain. Current Prime Minister: Nawaz Sharif.
Leather
Northern Areas
PAKISTAN
▪▪ Broadening the entrepreneurial base
Peshawar
Indus River
Human Development Index
146 out of 187 (2014)
Zhob
▪▪ Creating opportunities for women
Balochistan Plateu
(% of popula�on under the na�onal poverty line)*
Lahore
Punjab
Ormara
Sukkur
Sindh
Mashkai River
Gwadar
Chenab River
Bahawalpur
Nok Kundi
29.5%
Gujrat
Multan
Quetta
Poverty Headcount
▪▪ Rural and regional inclusiveness ▪▪ Increase export competitiveness
Islamabad
Major Industries Agriculture, Manufacturing, Tex�les, Services
Gained independence
MDF’s focus in Pakistan:
128 out of 189 (2014) GDP
Terrain Mountainous Northern region, flat and fer�le Indus River Valley in the East, drier and desert areas in the South and West.
Pakistan
Indus River
Hyderabad Karachi
* World Bank online databank- poverty headcount ratio at National Poverty Line, 2013 data
Horticulture
Organo Botanica
Vision for the sector: ▪▪ Agro-input providers adopt innovative approaches to distribute and retail inputs, services and information to reach more smallholder fruit and vegetable farmers.
Baloch Hamza Brothers Date Company
Magnus Kahl Seeds
▪▪ Exporters and processors invest in supply chain development to source and deliver fresh and processed fruit and fruit products targeted at premium domestic and export markets with a particular focus at sourcing from small-holder farmers in remote regions. Hashwan Dry Fruits
Ali Akbar Group Pakissan Technologies
Khattak Seeds Company Vital Agri Nutrients
Mountain Fruits
PARTNERS AT AUGUST, 2016 PARTNERSHIPS
DESCRIPTION Introducing integrated orchard management systems for production of high quality kinnows and introducing products to manage kinnow diseases.
Ali Akbar Group
Field extension team giving information and establishing model villages. Farmers are adopting better practices, using AAG products and seeing higher yields of fruit.
Baloch Hamza Brothers Date Company
Hashwan Dry Fruit Traders
Setting up date processing in Baluchistan to supply processed dates, grinded dates and packed unprocessed dates to lucrative domestic and potentially export markets. A separate women-only processing facility to prepare grinded dates is also being set up. Training of female farmers on packing unprocessed dates for harvest season is planned.
Expansion of a sulphur-dried apricot processing facility in Gilgit Baltistan. With facility setup, fruit farmers across Gilgit are selling fruit to the partner.
Increasing productivity of cucumber farmers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by introducing vertical growing techniques for improved yields and quality. Khattak Seed Company
Model farms set up to demonstrate land-efficiency and improved cucumber quality. The technique is expanding to other crops such as tomatoes and squash. Increasing onion seed production and processing capacity in Chitral to provide farmers across Pakistan access to quality onion seeds. Onion bulbs
Magnus Kahl Seeds
and seeds being cultivated by male and female farmers in Chitral. Female field agents guide female farmers in cultivating onion bulbs and seedlings in their kitchen gardens. Increasing dried fruit exports from Gilgit Baltistan to niche international markets by improving processing capacity, obtaining organic certifications
Organo Botanica
and developing market linkages. A facility for processing apricots, apples, cherries and other dried fruits is set up in Gilgit, which allows Organo Botanica to procure fruits from farmers.
Pakissan Technologies
Designing an ICT enabled system to deliver agricultural inputs and tailor-made information about different crops to farmers across Pakistan through a team of commission earning agents. Introducing bio-fertiliser Phosphorous Solubilising Bacteria (PSB) to improve potassium uptake from soil for various crops and setting up model
Vital Agri Nutrients
farms to demonstrate its benefits. Facility being setup to manufacture PSB, which will later be used to make other bio-fertilizers. Farmers benefit from improved yields of vegetables, maize and other crops.
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Mountain Fruits Pakistan
DESCRIPTION Assessing the potential for exporting fruit pulp from Gilgit Baltistan to the European market. Following a favourable market assessment, investments in setting up plant are on hold due to power availability in the region. Improving cultivation and drying practices for aflatoxin controlled chilies for export, and introducing disease resistant and high yielding seeds for
National Foods
chilli production in Sindh. The research and demonstration farm is established and seed selection in process. Field agents training farmers on better production and drying practices, leading to improved productivity and higher farmer incomes.
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MDF in Horticulture
How it works
Before MDF
Apricot grower in Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan
Local consumers
A long journey
Unmet demand
The grower is able to sell a small amount of the fresh fruit harvest to consumers nearby
The mountainous terrain makes for a long journey for the fruit to get to other markets. A lot of the fruit spoils before it can get to consumers further away
The apricots are unable to meet demand in high-demand city markets, and wastage rates are high
The result
CROP USAGE:
After MDF intervention
GROWER EARNINGS:
Export markets The goods can now access lucrative international markets
International trade fairs
$
MDF assists businesses to attend trade fairs in Europe. Organic certiďŹ cation makes products more attractive to international buyers
The farmer is now also able to sell to MDF-supported businesses in the area
Local consumers A smallholderapricot grower produces bumper crop of apricots from a small number of trees.
Apricot drying business
The result
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Apricot pulp business
CROP USAGE:
The grower still sells fresh fruit to consumers nearby
Organic apricot drying business
GROWER EARNINGS:
$
$
$
A long, fruitful journey Value-added goods from MDF-supported businesses are better able to make the long journey through the mountainous terrain
Meeting city demand Value-added products can now meet the high-demand now meet the highdemand
ICI Pakistan
Dairy and Meat Vision for the sector: ▪▪ Livestock farming suppliers provide access to inputs, services and information to a larger number of small farmers so that required quality and quantities of milk and livestock can be supplied to the developing formal domestic and export market supply chains
Maxim International
▪▪ Milk processors develop formalised supply chain arrangements with small holder farmers to ensure procurement of required quality and quantities of milk ▪▪ Meat processors and exporters work to improve the supply chain of livestock to better enable procurement of required quantities and quality of livestock from smallholder farmers.
Silage entrepreneurs supported by Pioneer Pakistan
Oasis Feedlots
Shakarganj Food Products Farm Dynamics Pakistan Kashf Foundation
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DESCRIPTION Introducing small packs of rhodes grass and rye grass seeds to farmers in Pakistan for the first time, in a package that is affordable for small-holder
Farm Dynamics Pakistan
farmers. Information sessions and farmer days are also being held to inform farmers about the benefits of these fodders, such as their improved nutrition, ability to be grown on saline land, and multi-cut characteristics. Enhancing distribution and marketing efforts of animal feed and health products in the remote regions of KPK where awareness and availability of
ICI Pakistan
both quality fodder and preventive medication is low. These areas have higher milk prices which makes it easier for farmers to afford these inputs if they are better informed, and if the products are available.
Kashf Foundation
Maxim International
Introducing a loan product designed specifically for female livestock farmers. Kashf designing and launching a new product which will be launched at new rural branches. Setting up manufacturing and distribution of 60 kg silage bales which would be marketed and sold to farmers throughout the country at more than 500 locations using Maxim’s distribution network. This will ensure wider availability of quality and affordable fodder for small famers. Expanding feedlot capacity, improving management and developing backward linkages with farmers to ensure meat traceability and a consistent
Oasis Feedlots
supply of quality animals for export markets. Regular farmers’ days being held to inform farmers about better care of animals, and selling animals to Oasis for a higher price. Expanding milk collection and providing information on improving quality of milk for small-scale dairy farmers. 40 Farm Cooling Tanks (FCTs) are
Shakarganj Food Products
operational and collecting, on average, 800 litres of quality chilled milk per FCT per day. Training on animal husbandry and health is ongoing. Veterinary assistants provide regular services to farmers selling directly to the FCT as well as farmers selling through middlemen. A training model is being designed to deliver information to female livestock farmers.
Silage entrepreneurs supported by Pioneer Pakistan
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Scaling up commercial production of small bales of silage along with providing on the benefits of silage to small-scale farmers. Ten entrepreneurs making small bales of silage in three clusters: South Punjab, Northern Sindh and KPK. Entrepreneurs are also providing machinery rentals and advise to others making their own silage as well. Livestock farmers buying silage benefit from increased income, as animal health and productivity improves.
MDF in Dairy and Meat
How it works
Before MDF Dairy farmer
Middlemen
Teahouses & informal markets
Each individual dairy farmer produces a small amount of milk, which is sold to middlemen who collect milk from a number of farmers.
Middlemen sell the collected milk direct to teahouses and informal markets. Lack of quality testing provides no incentive to increase quality.
Sales are volume-based, so middlemen sometimes water down milk to increase volume.
$
QUALITY:
Lack of chilling and distribution infrastructure means milk can only be delivered to markets close by.
Milk collection centre Visiting vet
Vet services & farmer training increases animal welfare & health, and product quality.
New milk collection centre pays a premium to farmers close by, encouraging farmers to sell directly. Distant farmers use the middleman service to get their milk to the centre. to get their milk to the centre. The centre lab-tests for quality, paying higher prices for quality milk. QUALITY: FARMER EARNINGS:
After MDF intervention
QUALITY:
-
FARMER EARNINGS:
$
Chilling & storage infastructure allows the milk to be packaged. Packaged milk means the high quality product is able to reach stores and markets further away
$
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Leather Vision for the sector: â–Şâ–Ş Retail ready goods manufacturers using leather build capacity and have access to improved support services and inputs enabling them to expand production and supply new products to current and new markets.
Tabraiz Mold Engineering Intra-Systek
Footlib
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PARTNERS AT AUGUST, 2016 PARTNERSHIPS
DESCRIPTION Establishing a dedicated production line for making shoe uppers which will be staffed by women. This provides more opportunities for women
Footlib
workers to get employed, upgrade and diversify their skills and progress in their careers. The shoe uppers will be supplied to other shoe manufacturers as well. The first locally made quality plastic shoe-lasts produced for the footwear industry in Pakistan. This contributes to reducing shoe manufacturers’
Intra-systek
production time and increase international competitiveness. The facility is operational and producing 70 pairs of lasts per day. Major shoe exporter Servis and others purchasing these lasts to supply export orders.
Tabraiz Mold Engineering
The first locally made quality shoe moulds for the footwear industry produced in Pakistan. This contributes to reducing shoe manufacturers’ production time and increase international competitiveness. Trial production is now complete.
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MDF in Leather
How it works
1 1 Footwear manufacturer in Lahore, Pakistan
1
C U S T O M E R
Order fulfilment process Tannery tanneries in Kasur quickly respond to the order, delivering leather according to buyer's specification
Day 1
Order lasts & moulds, sample In order to create the first sample, the manufacturer needs to order lasts and moulds
Day 2
Create sample Sample lasts and moulds are received, and a product sample is created and shipped to the client for approval
Day 20
Bulk order lasts & moulds
Product order preparation begins
Shipment
Once the sample is approved, lasts and moulds for the full production run are bulk-ordered
After the bulk order of lasts and moulds is received the full quantity of shoes can be created
Day 27
Day 60
Day 70
Day 20
Day 30
The order is shipped to the buyer in Europe
APPROXIMATE TIMES BEFORE MDF Moulds from: India Lasts from: China
A footwear manufacturer in Lahore receives a large order from a European brand
Day 1
Day 2
Moulds from: India Lasts from: China
Day 5
Day 12
APPROXIMATE TIMES AFTER MDF INTERVENTION Can now order from supported local suppliers KEY MDF INTERVENTION
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Can now order from supported local suppliers KEY MDF INTERVENTION
S A T I S F A C T I O N
I N D U S T R Y C O M P E T I T I V E N E S S
SRI LANKA
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Quick Facts:
Population
20.5 million
(2013), 81% in rural areas
Currency Sri Lankan Rupee
Language English, Sinhala, Tamil
MDF areas of engagement:
Terrain Tropical monsoonal climate, low flat terrain with mountainous interior
Sri Lankan Made Goods
Tourism
Ease of Doing Business Index
Main Cities Colombo (capital), Jaffna (North), Kandy (Central), Trincomalee (East)
Digital Capability
107 out of 189 (2015)
Business Activity in Lagging Regions
Jaffna
GDP
$78 billion
GDP Growth
4.5%
Pulmoddai
Mannar
Yan River Kala RIver
Human Development Index
73 out of 188 (2015)
Batugade
Puttalam Chilaw
Matale
Batticaloa
Kandy
Poverty Headcount
6.7%
Negombo
Laklo River
Kalmunai
Batugade
Colombo
(% of popula�on under the na�onal poverty line)*
Major Industries Tourism, Agriculture, ICT, Apparel
SRI LANKA
Trincomalee
Kirindi River
Sri Lanka
Hambantota
Galle Matara
* World Bank online databank – poverty headcount ratio at National Poverty Lines, 2012 data
Gained independence
1948
Former Bri�sh colony un�l 1948, then became the autonomous Dominion of Ceylon un�l 1972 Civil war: 1983-2009 Current President: Maithripala Sirisena. Current Prime Minister: Ranil Wickremesinghe.
MDF’s focus in Sri Lanka ▪▪ Encouraging diversification of tourism in Sri Lanka: Supporting tourism product development, promotion, better access to locally made products and increasing connectivity to community/experiential tourism providers. ▪▪ Stimulating business activity in lagging areas: Supporting, establishing and promoting growth of business and entrepreneurship in certain regions – particularly those affected by the civil war. ▪▪ Improving ‘Sri Lankan-made’ products for international consumers and markets: Supporting the growth of high quality products (such as horticulture and aquaculture) for international markets to bring in much needed export revenue for the country - reinforcing perceptions of Sri Lanka as a dynamic destination with a rich heritage and good quality of products and services. Creating better information flows to farmers and improving backward linkages for better market access for companies and reduce post-harvest loss. ▪▪ Supporting Sri Lanka’s digital capability: Targeting niche opportunities, promotion, product development, access to better HR skills and a more conducive business environment for international visitors and customers. They require a range of information based products that can be catered by the local ICT industry in Sri Lanka.
Dayana Plastic
Tourism
Sri Lankan Made Goods
CoolMan
Cinnamon Hotels Management Limited
Divron Bioventures
Selyn
Digital Capability
Business Activity In Lagging Regions
Avant Premiere
Serendib Hotel
Aruna Plant Nursery
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Tourism PARTNERS AT AUGUST, 2016 PARTNERSHIPS
Avant Premiere
Cinnamon Hotels Management Limited
DESCRIPTION Promoting sustainable access to updated information and booking services by supporting an event management firm in creating a database of tourism related activity/ service providers to establish itself as a content provider of tourism related products and services. Promoting emerging destinations (the North and East) through digital influencers, creating awareness about digital and social media marketing. Professional travel bloggers were assisted to attend the travel bloggers conference and familiarisation tours. Meanwhile, to enrich the online presence activity and service, providers were assisted to attend the TBC Asia 2016 workshop on digital and social media marketing. Improving the products and niche markets Sri Lanka offers to global tourism by introducing new diverse experiences in unconventional rural areas
Gal Oya
through a partnership with Serendib Hotels. Serendib Hotels is working with Sapna in order to establish an eco-friendly luxury tourism product across Sri Lanka.
Business Activity In Lagging Regions PARTNERS AT AUGUST, 2016 PARTNERSHIPS
DESCRIPTION Expand production of recycled plastic pellets through technologically competent machinery and increased sourcing of plastic wastes. MDF is
Dayana Plastic
working with Dayana to increase their production of plastic pellets of a higher value and in turn increase their consumption of waste plastic thereby reducing the carbon footprint in the north.
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Sri Lankan Made Goods PARTNERS AT AUGUST, 2016 PARTNERSHIPS
Aruna Plant Nursery
DESCRIPTION Increasing the quantity of export variety fruits available for farmers in the Southern region by supporting the establishment of a tissue culture lab and strengthening its institutional capacity. Expand operations of the cold chain supplier to include a fish cannery, the first of its kind industrial operation for value addition of produce in
CoolMan
the Northern Province of Sri Lanka. MDF is working with CoolMan to introduce the expert advice of a consultant coupled with new machinery and greater fish meal production to introduce a new industry, and with it, jobs and cash flow.
Divron Bioventures
Selyn
Introducing the exports of high quality giant fresh water prawns by setting up of a private hatchery, stocking of GFWP post-larvae, developing an organized supply chain network and establishing processing centres and transport facilities. Promoting fair trade handlooms produced in Sri Lanka to the global market. MDF is working with Selyn in order to increase the handloom exports through the advice of a consultant and marketing promotion at global trade fairs.
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA
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Quick Facts:
Population
Language English, Tok Pisin, Motu
7.6 million 87% in rural areas
Currency PNG Kina (PGK)
Main Cities Port Moresby (capital), Lae, Madang (Momase), Mt. Hagen (Highlands), Kokopo (New Guinea Islands)
Terrain Tropical climate, mostly mountains with coastal lowlands and rolling foothills
MDF areas of engagement: Ease of Doing Business Index
145 out of 189 (2016) GDP
$20 billion
Agriculture Inputs Services
8.25% (2010-15)
158 out of 188 (2015)
ICT and Logistics
PAPUA NEW GUINEA
GDP Growth
Human Development Index
Local Value Addition
Tourism and Hospitality
Kavieng
Vanimo Wewak
Rabaul
Sepik
Kokopo Mt. Hagen
Poverty Headcount
Kieta
Goroka Lae
39.9%
(% of popula�on under the na�onal poverty line)*
Kerema
Daru
Major Industries Agriculture & Fisheries, Mining, Oil and Gas, Manufacturing, Tourism, Services
Madang
Papua New Guinea
Port Moresby Samarai
* World Bank online databank – poverty headcount ratio at National Poverty Line, 2009 data
Gained independence South eastern part was former Bri�sh colony un�l 1906, the Eastern part was a former German colony un�l 1914. In 1945 became The Territory of Papua and New Guinea under the Government of Australia. Full independence in 1975. Current Prime Minister: Peter O’Neill
1975
MDF’s focus in Papua New Guinea MDF is focusing in PNG on four emerging industries and services that help improve access, reduce the costs involved in connecting demand and supply, preserve quality, and in particular cases, increase the safety and mobility of women. MDF will also focus on industries and services that will benefit and reinforce better connections all of which generates local employment and income earning opportunities.
Tourism and Hospitality
ICT and Logistics
Agricultural Inputs and Services
Local Value Addition
Village Huts
Luxembourg Investments
Koibol Trade Works
New Guinea Fruits Company
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Tourism and Hospitality PARTNERS AT AUGUST, 2016 PARTNERSHIPS
DESCRIPTION Promoting community led tourism in PNG through advertising vetted homestays in the heart of communities. It is the first time in PNG that a
Village Huts
tourism company is organising homestays and reaching out to customers (nationally and internationally) directly through an interactive website. The focus is on registering more accommodation and tour service providers.
ICT and Logistics PARTNERS AT AUGUST, 2016 PARTNERSHIPS
DESCRIPTION This partnership, with a local landowner group led investment company, seeks to connect fishermen and women from the remote Baimuru area
Luxembourg Investments
to major markets in Port Moresby and Lae. The partnership focuses on devising a customised arrangement which would allow deeply traditional communities to work within a commercial supply chain, a first when it comes to engaging communities outside of the extractive industries.
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Agricultural Inputs and Services PARTNERS AT AUGUST, 2016 PARTNERSHIPS
DESCRIPTION A Banz based agricultural input retailer establishing a first-of-its-kind rural focused retail network through raising awareness and generating
Koibol Trade Works
demand for quality agricultural inputs amongst male and female farmers. This allows larger city based input retailers to implement a distributor network model to reach to a larger customer base.
Local Value Addition PARTNERS AT AUGUST, 2016 PARTNERSHIPS
DESCRIPTION Investing in backward linkages by a processing company which has been facing limitations to secure the required quantity of honey to meet
New Guinea Fruits
demand. The partnership will aim at developing the capacity of honey beekeepers to increase production and to attract more farmers towards
Company
beekeeping. Currently 90% of the honey is imported and remaining 10% is met by the domestic market. The partnership will lead to increased supply of quality honey and increased proportion of the market can be catered by local supply.
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• Fiji: Level 5, Fiji Development Bank Building, 360 Victoria Parade, Suva, Fiji Islands • Timor-Leste: 2nd Street, Palm Business & Trade Centre, Surik Mas, Dili
• Pakistan: 95-E/1, Syed Shamshad Haider Road, Hali Road, Gulberg III, Lahore, Pakistan • Sri Lanka: No 18 Police Park Avenue, Colombo 5, Colombo, Sri Lanka
• Papua New Guinea: Level 6, PwC Haus, Harbour City, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
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