Special attention will continue to be given to products and services that harness disruptive technologies and business solutions to increase impact and efficiencies. The use of blended finance, combining different sources of capital to ensure scale, will also be highlighted.

This unique global programme, now in its fifth year, is open to all financial and non-financial private sector organisations. The 2017 Awards attracted 148 entries from 152 organisations, involving projects in more than 84 countries.