Market Development Facility

MDF is supporting Samoa’s Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries as it launches a new Digital Media Hub, boosting how vital information reaches farmers through improved communication systems, equipment and staff training.🌱🎥 #MDFinThePacific @PalladiumImpact @Swisscontact

#MDF joined partners to mark ANZ eGate integration in #Tonga, enabling secure online payments. 7 businesses live, 5 nearing completion—12 soon—boosting direct bookings, visibility and cashflow for SMEs. #MDFinThePacific #Ecommerce @PalladiumImpact @Swisscontact

#MDF and #HansellSupplies have reached a key milestone, with more farmers now leasing Pig Brig traps. Reports show strong interest, along with needs for clearer installation guidance, more training and lower operational costs. #MDFinThePacific @PalladiumImpact @Swisscontact

#MDF supported South Sea Cargo to repair and reinforce the seawall and build a concrete slab at their Port Vila berthing site, ensuring trade continuity after the 2024 earthquake. #VanuatuRecovery #PacificResilience @AusHCVanuatu @PalladiumImpact @Swisscontact

Ariana Trading Ltd becomes Tonga’s first kava exporter with HACCP certification, boosting quality and market access with MDF support and Bureau Veritas audit. #TongaKava #FoodSafety #HACCP #PacificTrade #MDFinThePacific @PalladiumImpact @Swisscontact

#MDF partner #ThirdRoc joined the Samoa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) end-of-year event to tackle MSME finance challenges. Together, we’re building solutions for stronger financial ecosystems across the #Pacific. @PalladiumImpact @Swisscontact

This #IDPD2025, MDF is proud to support inclusive tourism in Tonga, supporting access reviews, marketing workshops & OPD training in partnership with Inclusive Tourism Australia, to make tourism work for everyone. #InclusiveDevelopment @AustHCTonga @PalladiumImpact @Swisscontact

Three Tongan businesses—Toafa Lodge, Sunshine Rental Cars and Tahi Tonga—are now live with ANZ eGate, making secure online payments and global bookings easier than ever. #eCommerce #MDFinThePacific @PalladiumImpact @Swisscontact

MDF is proud of Tonga Tourism’s new brand, shaped by extensive consultations in Tonga and insights from 7,000 travellers, supported by MDF via Tomahawk Tourism. Discover it at tongatourism.travel #MDFinThePacific @PalladiumImpact @Swisscontact

@FDB_Fiji, in partnership with #ThirdRoc and supported by #MDF, has launched an AI-assisted credit assessment pilot to speed up business loan processing. The 12-month trial aims at supporting Fiji’s digital strategy. #DigitalInnovation @AusHCFJ @PalladiumImpact @Swisscontact

MAF Samoa and MDF have signed an MOU to strengthen Samoa’s agriculture through innovation, market-driven solutions, and climate-resilient practices that benefit farmers and rural communities. #MDFinThePacific @PalladiumImpact @Swisscontact

MDF seeks web developers to build a modern VTIC website and integrate secure ANZ eGate payments for tourism businesses in Vanuatu. Apply here: bit.ly/mdfvu_rfqva250… @PalladiumImpact @Swisscontact

Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Forest-Tonga farmer field day, supported by #MDF, brought pig management training closer to home. Farmers & students learned feeding tips, weaning & castration timing. #PigManagement #MDFinThePacific @PalladiumImpact @Swisscontact

Vanuatu Tourism Office (VTO) with support from #MDF launches the Yachting Stopover Handbook! A must-have guide for smooth sailing, cultural tips & marine safety. #MDFinThePacific @AusHCVanuatu @PalladiumImpact @Swisscontact

#MDF Pacific Regional recently completed field visits in Fiji to assess how users are engaging with the Sole platform, focusing on savings behaviour, financial empowerment and user experience. #MDFinThePacific @PalladiumImpact @Swisscontact

#Tonga is shaping its tourism future! Tonga Tourism Authority & Tomahawk completed brand familiarisation sessions with key stakeholders, supported by #MDF, introducing a fresh, authentic tourism identity. #MDFinThePacific @PalladiumImpact @Swisscontact

Morgan & Kelepi, with support from Vanuatu Shipping Association (VSA) in collaboration with MDF, have completed maritime training in Fiji, paving the way for more ni-Vanuatu youth to pursue seafaring careers! ⚓ #MDFinThePacific @PalladiumImpact @Swisscontact

#MDF & Lite Commercial Hirage (LCH) are making farm machinery services affordable in #Samoa—helping farmers like Leapai boost yields & incomes. #MDFinThePacific @PalladiumImpact @Swisscontact

Neptune Pacific Direct Line (NPDL) with support from #MDF will roll out ship-to-shore safety trainings across the Pacific as part of their STOP THE HOOK campaign. Vital safety training in Funafuti, Tuvalu also attended by a rep from Pacific Centre for Maritime Studies (PCMS).

New doco by Sailing Parlay Revival charts a stunning South Pacific voyage. From Panama to Vanuatu, in collaboration with SPSN & MDF. facebook.com/share/r/16gCDW… #SailingAdventure @PalladiumImpact @Swisscontact