In accordance with Chapter IV, Article XII of the Statutes of the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA), [...]
WAIPA is pleased to announce the candidacies for the new WAIPA Steering Committee, submitted in response to the official [...]
In accordance with Article XLI of the WAIPA Statutes, the WAIPA Steering Committee has proposed amendments to the Statutes [...]
On July 10, the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) marked a major milestone — its 30th anniversary [...]
WAIPA is pleased to invite Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs) and relevant organizations to submit proposals to host the World [...]
The World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) - the leading global organization representing IPAs – proudly announces its [...]
The World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) is pleased to announce that the WAIPA Steering Committee elections for [...]
WAIPA’s World Investment Conference 2025 to take place in Sharjah, UAE, 22-24 October 2025 Host Agreement signed in the [...]
In a period marked by geopolitical tension, fragmented trade, high inflation and tightening financial conditions, the global foreign direct [...]
The final day of the WAIPA Global Leadership & Innovation in Investment Promotion Masterclass, held in collaboration with the [...]
The third day of the WAIPA Global Leadership & Innovation in Investment Promotion Masterclass, held in collaboration with the [...]
The second day of the WAIPA Global Leadership & Innovation in Investment Promotion Masterclass collaboration with the World Free Zones [...]
The inaugural WAIPA Global Leadership & Innovation in Investment Promotion Masterclass officially launched in Geneva, bringing together a distinguished [...]
WAIPA’s actively participated at the AIM Congress 2025, which took place on 7-9 April in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Under [...]
The High-Level Policy Dialogue, held as part of the Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 in Dhaka, brought together the highest [...]
WAIPA officially kicked off its latest project "Strengthening the capacities of DRC organizations to attract foreign investment and support [...]
The International Summit: Unlocking Investment Through Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) coorganized by Invest Cyprus - CIPA, WAIPA, and WAPPP | [...]
On 5 March 2025, WAIPA, in collaboration with UNCTAD and ProDominicana, hosted the Workshop on FDI Statistics, bringing together [...]
The World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA), with the support of its Vice-Presidency Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority [...]
On Friday, 9th February 2025, WAIPA’s World Investment Conference (WIC) Executive Board convened at WAIPA’s headquarters for its first in-person [...]
The 2nd edition of the WAIPA Global FDI Masterclass Series launched last week with its inaugural session, "Elevating Investment [...]
This week, nearly 3,000 leaders from over 130 countries gathered at the 2025 World Economic Forum under the theme [...]
Geneva, Switzerland – The World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) and the World Free Zones Organization (WFZO) have [...]
Job Title: Intern – Communications and Project Location: Geneva, Switzerland Description: We are seeking a highly motivated Intern, with [...]
Day 3 of WAIPA’s flagship event focuses on partnerships, regional cooperation and operational excellence for resilient investment Riyadh [...]
As WAIPA’s flagship event continues, focus turns to digital technology, localizing value chains and forging global partnerships Riyadh — [...]
Event brings together global leaders in foreign direct investment; Winners of WAIPA Investment Excellence Awards celebrated Riyadh — Under [...]
1. BICFIT Dialogue: Uniting SMEs with Green Transitions WAIPA CEO Mr. Ismail Ersahin participated in the official launch of [...]
In accordance with Chapter IV, Article XII of the Statutes of the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA), [...]
Introducing the Newly Established Executive Board of the World Investment Conference WAIPA is proud to announce the establishment of [...]
On September 19, WAIPA hosted its sixth and final Masterclass of the year, titled “Beyond Investment: Mastering Aftercare and Advocacy.” [...]
WAIPA actively participated in the 24th China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT), which was held from 7th-11th [...]
Job Title: Communications Officer Location: Geneva, Switzerland Description: We are seeking a Communications Officer (full time) to join our [...]
On August 26, WAIPA hosted its fifth Masterclass: “Investment Magnets: Investor Targeting, Aligning with Outward IPAs & Incentive Schemes”. The [...]
Fostering Connections and Strengthening Partnerships In WAIPA's evolving role, from solely connecting Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs) to also bridging businesses [...]
In line with WAIPA's mission to enhance investment cooperation globally, Mr. Ismail Ersahin, CEO and Executive Director of WAIPA, [...]
Is globalization broken? This is the loaded question posed in a substantive piece of research from global banking institution [...]
On July 25th, WAIPA hosted the 4th session of its Global FDI Masterclass Series titled "Digital Frontiers: Leveraging AI [...]
The WAIPA Regional Meeting for Central America and the Caribbean, held on 17-18 July in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic [...]
Building on the resounding success of the inaugural meeting, the 2nd WAIPA’s Subcommittee of Regional IPA Associations Meeting held [...]
On June 27th, WAIPA, in collaboration with UN Tourism, hosted the third workshop in its FDI Masterclass series titled [...]
Recently, WAIPA had the privilege of hosting a group of aspiring business leaders from the Edwards School of Business, [...]
The call is now open! The process for selecting the Host and Destination for the WAIPA World Investment Conference [...]
Governments worldwide are vying to attract private sector capital to drive growth, infrastructure development and innovation. Amidst this competitive [...]
The 7th edition of the WAIPA-International Labour Organization training event, "Effective Investment Facilitation and Sustainable Development," was successfully held [...]
On May 16th, WAIPA hosted the second workshop of its FDI Masterclass series, themed ‘Blueprint for Success – Formulating [...]
Last week, WAIPA held its semi-annual Steering Committee Meeting in Kuwait, hosted for the first time by the Kuwait [...]
The Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) 2024 in Abu Dhabi was a landmark event for WAIPA, solidifying its position as [...]
The Saudi Investment Promotion Authority will host WAIPA’s World Investment Conference November 25 to 27 in Riyadh The conference [...]
On April 18, WAIPA kicked off its Global FDI Masterclass Series with an illuminating session on 'Strategic Event Planning [...]
In the crowded marketplace of global economics, there are many entities jostling to be seen as the conduits and [...]
With clear objectives to promote joint action, facilitate knowledge exchange, and devise actionable projects for mutual growth, WAIPA's Subcommittee [...]
We uncovered valuable insights from the collaboration between WAIPA and the World Bank in our recent webinar on Investment [...]
After a meticulous review process by the WAIPA Steering Committee, we are delighted to announce that Apex Brasil has [...]
In the wake of the 27th World Investment Conference held in December 2023 in New Delhi, India, WAIPA and [...]
Following the elections and your valuable votes, we are glad to officially introduce you to WAIPA’s New Steering Committe to [...]
Started by the World Economic Forum, WAIPA is committed to strengthening the IPAs across the world to increase climate investments, know-how on climate [...]
Davos, Switzerland - January 18, 2024 In a resounding commitment to transformative change through strategic partnerships, WAIPA marked its participation [...]
The first day of the conference was dedicated to raise the awareness of IPA members on recent trends related [...]
The 27th annual WAIPA World Investment Conference (#WIC23) was held in New Delhi, India from 11-14 December 2023. The [...]
IPA – Investor Connect: For the first time ever, and in keeping with WAIPA’s role as a connector of [...]
WAIPA’s 27th World Investment Conference took place December 11-14 at the India International Convention and Expo Center Event served as [...]
General Assembly during the 27th World Investment Conference inNew Delhi sees election of leadership posts for World Association of [...]
We are pleased to share with you the enclosed official agenda of the 27th WAIPA General Assembly, to take [...]
27th World Investment Conference to take place December 11-14 at the India International Convention and Expo Center CEO of the [...]
Organized by WAIPA in cooperation with FDI Center, the workshop titled: "Making the Most of Your IPA’s Website: Improving [...]
In accordance with the conditions and deadlines outlined in the WAIPA Statutes, Chapter V, Article XIX, Paragraph 1, it [...]
WAIPA achieved another yearly milestone in the past week. WAIPA’s participation at the UNCTAD World Investment Forum (WIF) was instrumental [...]
Africa, the continent of plenty natural resources, human capital and one of the largest growing consumer markets in the [...]
Every year WAIPA organizes a CEO’s round table to discuss new trends in FDI and the investment landscape. Last [...]
EIF Global Forum: Learning from country experiences Thematic Session 5: Private sector engagement and regional integration On 12th September, [...]
Press Release How Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs) and trade institutions could leverage digital tools to create sustainable supply chain partnerships [...]
WAIPA was delighted to participate at the China International Fair for Investment & Trade (CIFIT) and co-organize The United [...]
Organized by United Nations ESCAP, together with The ASEAN Secretariat, the Ministry of Investment / Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board [...]
We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Ms. Nivruti Rai, Managing Director and CEO of Invest India, as [...]
WAIPA, with the support of EIF and IsDB organized a webinar "LDCs Rising: The Power of IPAs in Driving Growth" on [...]
UNCTAD has released its latest World Investment Report, an authoritative source of information on global foreign direct investment (FDI) [...]
Dear members, We are delighted to inform you that the WAIPA Steering Committee elections for the term 2023-2025, will [...]
OCO Global and WAIPA have jointly organized a virtual event to launch their report titled "The New Laws of [...]
WAIPA (World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) have jointly organized a course in [...]
WAIPA participated in AIM 2023 in Abu Dhabi from 7-10 May 2023 in sessions, presentations, speaking engagements, [...]
Mr. Ismail Ersahin, CEO & Executive Director at WAIPA, attended and participated at the #SelectUSA Investment Summit, the premier [...]
Mr. Ismail Ersahin, Executive Director and CEO of WAIPA, participated in the MIPIM held in Cannes, France on 20th of [...]
WAIPA organized an exclusive 3-part masterclass series for its members on the theme of “Decoding Institutional Investors” from the [...]
WAIPA actively participated in the 5th UN Conference on Least Developed Countries (LDC5) held in Doha, Qatar from the [...]
We are happy to share that WAIPA and ESCAP signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) at the UN Conference [...]
World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for the Asia and [...]
Mr. Ismail Ersahin has been appointed CEO & Executive Director of WAIPA, by the steering committee. Here is Mr. [...]
The Sharjah Investment Forum was held on the 8th and 9th of February 2023. The World Association of Investment [...]
India Energy Week (IEW) was organized from the 6th to the 8th of February in Bengaluru, India. It was [...]
The World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) organized a webinar for its member IPAs on the crucial theme [...]
The first edition of the Annual Assembly of African IPAs(AIPA) was organized by Ghana Investment Promotion Center(GIPC) on 25th [...]
During the World Economic Forum 23 (WEF) in Davos, the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) jointly organized an [...]
Islamic Center for Development of Trade (ICDT) and Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) organized a training program on the Digitalization [...]
WAIPA Executive Director, Mr. Ismail Ersahin was at Invest India's 8th National Capacity Building Workshop on the 22nd-24th of November, 2022. This [...]
In its 26th year and alongside its main panel, the World Investment conference which is a platform for the [...]
On 13 September 2022 and alongside WIC22, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) organized a Conference for Investment [...]
PRESS RELEASE “Connect – Share – Grow”, WAIPA member’s portal launched at WIC22 To foster the implementation of one [...]
PRESS RELEASE BAB launched at World investment conference WIC22 “BAB is the private sector wing at WAIPA” WAIPA Business [...]
OCO Global and WAIPA are pleased to announce that we will be launching the IPA Innovation Index 2023 “The [...]
UNDP SDG Impact and WAIPA Forms Partnership to Accelerate Private Capital Towards the SDGs Geneva, September 15, 2022: SDG [...]
PRESS RELEASE WAIPA and IsDB sign a Memorandum of Understanding Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 29 September 2022 - [...]
26th World Investment Conference 2022 organised by WAIPA (World Association for Investment Promotion Agencies) The 26th chapter of World [...]
WAIPA Permanent Secretariat has the privilege to invite all members to attend the 26th annual General Assembly meeting, which will [...]
The World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) has announced the appointment of Malaysia-based KW Group as Regional Advisors, Asia [...]
Since 2018, World Bank Group (WBG), and World Association for Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) are collaborating to launch a single [...]
A high-level and member-exclusive meeting was held on the 23rd of June 2022, for discussing the World Investment Report 2022 [...]
WAIPA, EIF and IsDB announce the launch of a new program to enhance investment promotion capabilities in francophone least developed [...]
WAIPA Executive Director, a.i. Mr. Ismail Ersahin participated at the High-Level Regional Roundtable to discuss the importance of Investment Facilitation [...]
Launch of The World Investment for Development Alliance (WIDA) during World Economic Forum at Davos 2022 The launch of WIDA [...]
WAIPA joined forces with the ILO to launch the survey report on “The contribution of IPAs to achieving SDG 8”. [...]
The WAIPA Permanent Secretariat was on a 5-days visit to India, where they have kickstarted the first chapter of the WAIPA [...]
The WAIPA Steering Committee meeting was held this week on the sidelines of the Annual Investment Meeting in Dubai. The hybrid meeting [...]
The WAIPA "Integrating innovative approaches in investment promotion" pre-conference workshop was held on the day before the official opening of [...]
The first session of the FDI Excellence Series 2022 edition was the first WAIPA event during this week and was [...]
“Investment Aftercare Explained. A Guide for FDI Practitioners and Policymakers on How to Grow and Retain Investors,” the first book to systematically [...]
