RFQ-Understanding Australian/New Zealand trade in the Pacific region
Tender ID: 449983
Tender Details
Tender Description
Market Development Facility (MDF) is an Australian Government funded multi-country initiative which promotes sustainable economic development, through higher incomes for women and men, in our partner countries.
We connect individuals, businesses, governments, and NGOs with each other, and with markets at home and abroad. This enhances investment and coordination and allows partnerships to flourish, strengthening inclusive economic growth.
MDF is funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs (DFAT). It is implemented by Palladium in partnership with Swisscontact.
MDF is undertaking an assignment to identify opportunities for increased trade between Australia/New Zealand and the Pacific Island countries of Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Tonga, and Vanuatu (Pacific region). The assignment’s purpose is to identify potential opportunities to help grow the export of high-value agricultural commodities and value-added products to Australia and New Zealand as well as identify any agriculture inputs and equipment from Australia and New Zealand to the Pacific region. The intervention is being managed by MDF’s Pacific regional team based in Fiji and Australia.
The deliverables will be used by MDF teams to understand patterns of existing trade and identify opportunities to increase trade between businesses in Australia/New Zealand and the Pacific region. It will also help MDF identify potential partnerships and develop interventions (projects) that will promote new trade relationships and in doing so, foster long-term inclusive and sustainable growth and support women’s economic empowerment across the Pacific region.
Objectives
The research will identify Australian and New Zealand businesses that are trading within the Pacific region and gain an understanding of their demand for and supply of goods – both existing and emerging. It will also provide insights on the challenges and hurdles businesses face in doing business in the Pacific region; and how these challenges may impact their ability or desire to trade.
To support the research project, the consultant will identify existing material that is available to better understand the trade between Australia/New Zealand and the Pacific region. While this is not the focus of the project, international trade data such as trade patterns, volumes, pricing, competition, and regulatory requirements for both import and export and logistical opportunities and challenges would be beneficial and may also provide support when engaging with businesses and industry. This information may be gained through (but not limited to) Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade; and other development programs such as PHARMA Plus and Pacific Trade Invest.
To achieve these objectives, a mix of research methodologies will need to be implemented and will require engaging directly with Australian and New Zealand businesses and industry.
Location
New South Wales : Central West : Far North Coast : Far West : Hunter : Illawarra : Mid North Coast : Murray : New England : Orana : Riverina : Southern Highlands : Sydney
Queensland : Cairns & Far North Queensland : Gladstone : Mackay Whitsunday Region : Mount Isa & North West Region : Rockhampton : South East Queensland : South West & Darling Downs : The Central West : Townsville : Wide Bay Burnett
Victoria : Barwon South West : Gippsland : Grampians : Hume : Loddon Mallee : Melbourne
South Australia : Adelaide : Eyre & Western : Far North : Fleurieu & Kangaroo Island : Limestone Coast : Murray & Mallee : York & Mid North
Northern Territory : Big Rivers : Central Australia : East Arnhem : Greater Darwin
Australian Capital Territory
Tasmania
