LIBT Recognised by ADFIAP at the 49th Annual Meetings in Colombo

ADFIAP formally recognises LIBT's partnership with its Institute of Development Finance.

Colombo, Sri Lanka, 23 September 2026

The London Institute of Business & Technology (LIBT) received formal recognition from the Association of Development Financing Institutions in Asia and the Pacific (ADFIAP) at its 49th Annual Meetings in Colombo.

The meetings, hosted by DFCC Bank from 23 to 25 September under the theme "Partnerships for Prosperity: Unlocking Regional Potential", brought together development finance leaders from across the region.

The recognition took place during the Ceremonial Recognition of Agreements. ADFIAP Chairman H.E. Dr Kao Thach, First Vice Chair Mr Hussain Ali Al Lawati and Secretary General Mr Enrique Florencio presented a ceremonial certificate to LIBT's delegation:

• Mr Sesiri Pathirane, CEO

• Ms Thaphaung Awar, Director of Administration
  

People at the heart of sustainable finance

ADFIAP framed the recognition around one principle. Human capital development is fundamental to sustainable finance.

That principle sits close to LIBT's own mission: to create affordable pathways to high-quality education.

What the partnership delivers

LIBT works directly with ADFIAP's Institute of Development Finance (IDF) to deliver:

• Specialised regional capacity-building initiatives

• Executive education and certified academic training programmes designed for development financiers

• Strategic management consulting across ADFIAP's network of 87 member banks in 36 countries
  

Looking ahead

LIBT looks forward to building on this collaboration through executive education, specialised training and strategic initiatives across the Asia-Pacific region.

LIBT thanks ADFIAP's leadership for this recognition. We also thank Sesiri and Thaphaung for their commitment to strengthening professional capability across Asia-Pacific development banking.

About ADFIAP

Founded in 1976 and headquartered in Manila, ADFIAP brings together development banks and financial institutions that finance sustainable development across Asia and the Pacific.

About LIBT

LIBT equips working adults everywhere with world-class education, so they can stay curious, capable and relevant in a changing world.