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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

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Who are we?

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Where are we?

2011: Fiji2012: Timor-Leste

2013: Pakistan

2015: Sri Lanka

2015:PNG

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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.

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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

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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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