WAIPA at COP29: Pioneering Green Transitions, Climate FDI, and Renewable Energy Investments
1. BICFIT Dialogue: Uniting SMEs with Green Transitions WAIPA CEO Mr. Ismail Ersahin participated in the official launch of the COP29 BICFIT Dialogue and the announcement of the Baku Global Coalition for SMEs Green [...]
WAIPA General Assembly Meeting Agenda 2024
In accordance with Chapter IV, Article XII of the Statutes of the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA), the Permanent Secretariat hereby announces the official agenda of the 28th WAIPA General Assembly, scheduled [...]
Dr. James X. Zhan Joins WAIPA as Chair of the Executive Board of the World Investment Conference
Introducing the Newly Established Executive Board of the World Investment Conference WAIPA is proud to announce the establishment of the Executive Board for the World Investment Conference (WIC), marking a significant milestone in enhancing [...]
Masterclass 6 | Beyond Investment: Mastering Aftercare and Advocacy
On September 19, WAIPA hosted its sixth and final Masterclass of the year, titled “Beyond Investment: Mastering Aftercare and Advocacy.” The event featured an insightful keynote address from Mr. Trevor Gunn, Vice President of Medtronic [...]
WAIPA at CIFIT 2024
WAIPA actively participated in the 24th China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT), which was held from 7th-11th September, 2024. The video below show some highlights of the event. Top-tier industry leaders, authorities [...]
We’re hiring! Communication Officer
Job Title: Communications Officer Location: Geneva, Switzerland Description: We are seeking a Communications Officer (full time) to join our international team at the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA), the main global body [...]
Masterclass 5 | Investment Magnets: Investor Targeting, Aligning with Outward IPAs & Incentive Schemes
On August 26, WAIPA hosted its fifth Masterclass: “Investment Magnets: Investor Targeting, Aligning with Outward IPAs & Incentive Schemes”. The event, moderated by WAIPA Deputy Executive Director, Mr. Dushyant Thakor, featured distinguished experts from the [...]
WAIPA Meets Istanbul Chamber of Industry
Fostering Connections and Strengthening Partnerships In WAIPA's evolving role, from solely connecting Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs) to also bridging businesses and investors with IPAs, WAIPA Executive Director and CEO, Mr. Ismail Ersahin, held a pivotal [...]
WAIPA Meets D-8 in Istanbul
In line with WAIPA's mission to enhance investment cooperation globally, Mr. Ismail Ersahin, CEO and Executive Director of WAIPA, met with Ambassador Isiaka Abdulqadir Imam, D-8 Secretary-General, at the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation [...]
Masterclass 4 | Digital Frontiers – Leveraging AI and ICT for Competitive Advantage.
On July 25th, WAIPA hosted the 4th session of its Global FDI Masterclass Series titled "Digital Frontiers: Leveraging AI & ICT for Competitive Advantage." This event, moderated by WAIPA’s Deputy Executive Director, Mr. Dushyant [...]
WAIPA Regional Meeting in Santo Domingo: A week of Collaborative Efforts and Strategic Discussions
The WAIPA Regional Meeting for Central America and the Caribbean, held on 17-18 July in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic brought together key stakeholders to discuss and promote investment opportunities in the region. This event, [...]
2nd Meeting WAIPA’s Subcommittee of Regional IPA Associations advanced collaborative efforts
Building on the resounding success of the inaugural meeting, the 2nd WAIPA’s Subcommittee of Regional IPA Associations Meeting held on 4th July marked a significant step forward with concrete suggestions and action plans. Mr. [...]
Masterclass 3 | Spotlight on Success – Crafting & Showcasing Investible Projects
On June 27th, WAIPA, in collaboration with UN Tourism, hosted the third workshop in its FDI Masterclass series titled "Spotlight on Success - Crafting and Showcasing Investible Projects." This session delved into the art [...]
Edwards School of Business Students Visit WAIPA Headquarters
Recently, WAIPA had the privilege of hosting a group of aspiring business leaders from the Edwards School of Business, University of Saskatchewan, accompanied by their Professor Cheryl Loadman and International Initiatives Coordinator Alex Werenka. [...]
Host #WIC2025 and WAIPA’s 30th anniversary – Deadline extended
The call is now open! The process for selecting the Host and Destination for the WAIPA World Investment Conference 2025 (#WIC2025) is currently underway. The official announcement regarding the host and location of the [...]
The 7th Edition of the WAIPA-ILO Training Concludes in Turin
The 7th edition of the WAIPA-International Labour Organization training event, "Effective Investment Facilitation and Sustainable Development," was successfully held over five days in the vibrant city of Turin. The event brought together professionals from [...]