Sunday, 3 May 2026
Award Categories
1. Government and Policy Institutions
Recognising international, national, territorial, state and provincial agencies that create enabling environments for cross-border investment, trade and innovation.
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Best Investment Promotion Agency
For agencies that successfully attract foreign and overseas direct investment through clear policy frameworks and international partnerships
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Best Economic Development Agency
For regional or subnational agencies that execute economic, trade and investment strategies supporting national growth and international engagement.
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Best Policy or Regulatory Reform Initiative
For ministries, authorities, or agencies that advance regulatory transparency, open markets and cross-border economic cooperation.
2. Development Finance and Multilateral Institutions
Recognising multilateral development banks (MDBs), regional financial institutions and agencies that catalyse cross-border investment and cooperation.
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Best Development Finance Institution
For institutions that mobilise capital and partnerships to finance trade, infrastructure and economic/social development between regions.
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Best Development Bank
For regional banks that drive economic integration, resilience and financial inclusion through innovative, cross-border financing models.
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Best Multilateral Partnership for Development
For partnerships uniting public and private stakeholders to deliver measurable development and sustainability outcomes across multiple economies.
3. Commercial Financial Institutions
Recognising banks, investors and corporations that enable and sustain cross-border capital mobility and transaction growth.
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Best Foreign/Outbound Direct Investment Bank
For banks andand financial institutions that enable corporate and institutional clients to establish and grow operations abroad through effective funding and advisory platforms.
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Best Sustainable Finance Institution
For financial institutions that integrate principles into international investment portfolios and development partnerships.
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Best Trade and Lending Bank
For financial institutions that facilitates in enabling international trade flows and providing comprehensive lending solutions.
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Best Infrastructure and Development Finance Bank
For financial institutions that support infrastructure projects and development programmes through financing structures and partnerships.
4. Public–Private Partnerships and Non-Profit Organisations
Recognising collaborations that combine government policy, private capital and developmental commitment to achieve economic, environmental, social andand governance impacts and outcomes.
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Best Public–Private Partnership
For collaborations that deliver large-scale or cross-border development and infrastructure projects advancing connectivity and inclusion.
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Best Impact Investment Programme
For non-profit entities or foundations that apply sustainable investment principles to generate measurable environmental, social, governance or economic outcomes.
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Best Capacity-Building Initiative
For programmes that enhance institutional and human capital across borders to strengthen governance and long-term development capabilities.
5. Special Recognition Awards
Highlighting transformative leadership and innovation across the global development ecosystem.
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Global Catalyst for Cross-Border Development
For individuals or institutions whose leadership and vision have reshaped international economic cooperation and regional integration.
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Lifetime Achievement in Development Finance
For distinguished leaders whose sustained contributions have built enduring bridges between economies and advanced global development goals.
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Outstanding Innovation in Development Finance
FoFor institutions that pioneer breakthrough models in blended finance, syndicated investment or risk-sharing mechanisms for sustainable growth.
