The World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA), in partnership with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and Islamic Development Bank Group Business Forum (THIQAH), is pleased to launch the IsDB Group – WAIPA Investment Excellence Awards 2026.

The awards aim to recognize and celebrate outstanding national Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs) from IsDB Member Countries that are playing a transformative role in attracting, facilitating, and enabling investments that contribute to sustainable development, private sector growth, economic diversification, and long-term prosperity.

Categories
This year’s awards feature two prestigious categories:

Category I – Award for Outstanding Sustainable Investment Project recognizes an outstanding investment project from an IsDB Member Country that demonstrates significant contributions to sustainable development through measurable economic, social, and environmental outcomes.

Category II – Award for Investment-Ready Projects, Partnerships & Facilitation Excellence recognizes Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs) that have demonstrated excellence in identifying opportunities, strengthening pipelines of investment-ready projects, and facilitating strategic investments. It recognizes IPAs that have played a significant role in advancing investment opportunities through effective partnerships, stakeholder coordination, investor engagement, and investment facilitation.

As countries increasingly compete for investment while pursuing ambitious development objectives, IPAs are evolving beyond traditional investment promotion functions. They are becoming key institutions for investment facilitation, stakeholder coordination, investor servicing, project advancement, partnership-building, and sustainable economic development.

The awards provide a platform to showcase successful practices, recognize innovation and impact, and promote peer learning among Investment Promotion Agencies across IsDB Member Countries.

For further details regarding the award and application process, please visit: https://waipa.org/isdb-waipa-ipa-awards-2026/

Contact

For any questions regarding the awards programme, please contact:

World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA)
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.waipa.org