The Mekong Project Development Facility (MPDF) is a multi donor program managed by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector branch of the World Bank Group. Donors to MPDF include ADB, Australia, Canada, Finland, IFC, Japan, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, UK. It’s mission is to support the establishment and the growth of locally-owned, private small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the Mekong Region, including Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos.

With offices in Hanoi (HQ), Ho Chi Minh City, Phnom Penh, and Vientiane, MPDF carries out three main programs:

Company Advisory Assistance Services

MPDF provides Company Advisory Assistance (CAA) to SMEs that want to improve or expand their ongoing business or need help in setting up a Greenfield operation. As companies develop and their actual needs change over time, MPDF has a range of different services that it can offer to SMEs.

Operation reviews for companies to identify problem areas and recommendations on solutions
Linking up companies with local consultants and business service providers
Investment project development and financing arrangement

Business Development Program

MPDF provides assistance to strengthen the capacity of local institutions that provide essential business services to SMEs

Management training and flexible learning
Bank Training Center
Business Associations development
Export promotion

Business Enabling Environment

MPDF works with partners to undertake research and policy dialogue to improve the business environment for SMEs

Private sector studies and research
Seminars and roundtables on SME development issues

Bringing international best practices to Vietnam.

For more information and opportunities, please click here to visit MPDF’s Web site.