This special issue of DevTalk Magazine highlights the 48th ADFIAP Annual Meetings in Muscat, Oman, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation in development finance. It showcases ADFIAPNET, award-winning initiatives, and thought leadership from member institutions. The publication emphasizes how DFIs are driving inclusive growth, supporting green finance, and adapting to future challenges across Asia and the Pacific.
This issue of DevTalk Magazine spotlights the 48th ADFIAP Annual Meetings held in Muscat, Oman, under the theme “Economic Gardening and Development.” It explores how development finance institutions (DFIs) are future-proofing themselves through innovation and sustainability. Key highlights include the launch of ADFIAPNET, a groundbreaking digital platform enhancing operational efficiency and ESG integration. The magazine features award-winning initiatives in SME finance, green infrastructure, and rural development, along with thought leadership on digital transformation, Islamic finance, and the glocalization of development strategies. Case studies from institutions like the Eurasian Development Bank and Land Bank of the Philippines illustrate how DFIs are bridging financial inclusion gaps and leading green transitions. The issue also honors outstanding leaders and programs contributing to inclusive, sustainable development across Asia and the Pacific.