Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) play a pivotal role in unlocking investment, fostering economic growth, and driving sustainable development. That’s why WAIPA’s Regional Director for Eastern Europe, Invest Cyprus – CIPA, WAIPA, and WAPPP | World Association of PPP Units & Professionals are bringing together global leaders, policymakers, and investment professionals to explore how PPPs can be leveraged to attract and facilitate Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and drive economic growth.

📢 What to expect:

– Insights from global investment and PPP leaders

– Case studies on successful FDI projects and best practices

– Legal frameworks & strategies for structuring PPPs

– A high-level workshop on creating investment-ready projects

– Discussions on digital transformation, green finance, and AI in investment

WAIPA will actively contribute to this dialogue through two key sessions:

Welcome address

🔹Nikos Christodoulides, President of the Republic of Cyprus*

🔹Ismail Ersahin, Executive Director & CEO, WAIPA

🔹Ziad-Alexandre Hayek, President, WAPPP | World Association of PPP Units & Professionals

🔹Evgenios Evgeniou, Chairman, Invest Cyprus – CIPA

Why is FDI Important for Economic Development and How Can PPPs Contribute to it?

🔹 Edward Farquharson, Senior Adviser, European Investment Bank (EIB)

🔹 Thibaut Mourgues, Managing Partner, Camden Advisory, Head of AI & Technology, WAPPP | World Association of PPP Units & Professionals

🔹 EMMANUEL NOUTARY, General Manager, ANIMA Investment Network

🎤 Moderated by:

🔹 José Henrique Vieira Martins, Chief Expert, WAIPA