IPDC Finance PLC has won the Award in Technology Development at the ADFIAP Development Awards 2026 for its digital transformation initiative, e-Nothi.
The award was presented at the 49th ADFIAP Annual Meetings, held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from September 23 to 25, 2026.
Representing IPDC Finance, Barrister Samiul Hashim, company secretary, head of legal affairs and acting head of brand & corporate communication, and Md Afzalur Rashid, chief technology officer, received the award at the ceremony.
The recognition highlights IPDC Finance’s efforts to modernize internal processes through technology and promote more efficient and sustainable operations.
The e-Nothi initiative is designed to streamline documentation and workflows, reduce reliance on paper-based processes, and enhance operational efficiency through digitalization.
Commenting on the achievement, Rizwan Dawood Shams, managing director of IPDC Finance PLC., said: “We are honored to receive this recognition at the ADFIAP Development Awards 2026. It reflects our commitment to leveraging technology to make our operations more efficient, responsive and sustainable. e-Nothi is an important milestone in our digital transformation journey, and this achievement reflects the dedication of our team and the continued support of our partners and stakeholders.”
The Association of Development Financing Institutions in Asia and the Pacific (ADFIAP) organizes the ADFIAP Development Awards to recognize notable development initiatives and practices undertaken by its member institutions in areas such as technology, sustainability, corporate governance and social development.
The award underscores IPDC Finance’s continued commitment to digital innovation, process modernization and sustainable operational practices, reinforcing its focus on building a more efficient and technology-driven organization.



