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Market Development Facility (MDF) annual report 2024

May 2025300 pages Australia & Pacific Asia: South Asia: South Eastern Fiji Samoa Sri Lanka Timor-Leste Tonga Vanuatu Agriculture Tourism MDF: Market Development Facil… Read the report
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Market Development Facility (MDF)

The MDF 2024 Annual Report outlines the programme’s progress in supporting inclusive economic growth across the Indo-Pacific.

It highlights MDF’s role in improving market systems through strategic co-investments with local businesses and governments.

The report details how MDF interventions have strengthened agricultural productivity, enhanced job creation and supported export development, particularly in sectors such as outsourcing, tourism and specialty coffee.

A strong focus on gender equality and climate resilience shaped the year’s activities, with increased opportunities for women and efforts to address environmental risks.

The report emphasises MDF’s flexible and adaptive approach, which enabled it to respond to local needs and emerging challenges. It also underscores the value of MDF’s partnerships, which are contributing to long-term systemic change and private sector engagement.

Overall, the report reflects growing impact and relevance across all countries of operation, while recognising the unique dynamics and development paths in each context.