WAIPA WELCOMES INVEST SEOUL AS A NEW MEMBER
The World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) is pleased to announce that Invest Seoul has officially joined its global network of Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs), further strengthening international cooperation in investment promotion and sustainable [...]
WAIPA Welcomes AZPROMO as Regional Director for Central Asia
The World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) is pleased to announce the appointment of the Export and Investment Promotion Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan (AZPROMO) as Regional Director for Central Asia. AZPROMO joins [...]
Americas Investment Forum 2026 to Convene Global Leaders and Investors in the Dominican Republic
Against the backdrop of a shifting international investment landscape and a growing need for regional integration, the Americas Investment Forum (AIF) 2026 will convene influential decision-makers from government, businesses, and the investment community to discuss [...]
Launch of IsDB Group – WAIPA Investment Excellence Awards 2026
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 [...]
PromPeru Appointed as WAIPA Regional Director for South America
The World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) is pleased to announce the appointment of PROMPERÚ as Regional Director for South America after a careful review of the formal candidacy and unanimous approval by the [...]
WAIPA with Lion Economics Partner to Launch Strategic Investor Matchmaking Programme at WIC Geneva 2026
Geneva / Dubai, May 25, 2026 — The World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) has signed a partnership agreement with Lion Economics, the new brand of Wavteq, to deliver the WAIPA Strategic Investor Matchmaking [...]
WIC 2026 Agenda: Promoting Resilient and Sustainable Investment for Shared Prosperity
World Investment Conference 2026 Full ProgrammeThe Evolving Global Investment LandscapeThe global investment landscape is being reshaped by converging challenges and opportunities. Geopolitical tensions, trade fragmentation, technological disruption, supply chain reconfiguration, and tighter financing conditions are [...]
WAIPA Signs Strategic Memorandum of Understanding with YASED to Strengthen Global Investment Cooperation
Istanbul, Türkiye — 31st March, 2026 The World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) has formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Investors Association (YASED), establishing a strategic partnership aimed at [...]
The Real Impact of the War on FDI in the Middle East
Geopolitics is reshaping investment decisions, but not always in the way headlines suggest. A recent WAIPA roundtable brought together IPAs from across the Middle East to share real-time insights on how the current situation [...]
WIC Press Release: Geneva to Host Landmark 30th WAIPA World Investment Conference
For immediate release (12th March, 2026) Geneva to Host Landmark 30th WAIPA World Investment Conference Marking 30 Years of Connecting Capital with Opportunity GENEVA — The World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) has [...]
WAIPA HIGH-LEVEL FORUM held in Zurich
On February 11, 2026, the WAIPA High-Level Forum on Finance, Technology and the Future of Investment Promotion was held in Zurich, Switzerland, bringing together more than 80 experts from 28 countries to discuss the [...]
Deadline Extended – Call for vacant WAIPA Steering Committee Regional Directorships (2025–2027)
WAIPA Steering Committee Regional Directorships (2025–2027) Further to the elections of the WAIPA Steering Committee for the 2025–2027 term, held during the WAIPA General Assembly at the World Investment Conference (WIC) 2025 in Sharjah, [...]
29th World Investment Conference Concludes in Sharjah with calls for Smart, Sustainable and Inclusive Investment
For immediate release Sharjah, October 22, 2025 WAIPA’s flagship global gathering brings together more than 140 countries to shape the next decade of investment promotion and development The World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies [...]
World Investment Conference 2025 Opens In Sharjah With Global Leaders Charting The Future Of Sustainable Investment
For immediate release Sharjah, October 22, 2025 High-level event inaugurated by H.H. Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi, featuring Dr Mohamed El-Erian, global ministers and top business figures The 29th World Investment Conference (WIC 2025) [...]
WAIPA Honors Global Investment Promotion Leaders At 2025 Investment Excellence Awards
For immediate release Sharjah, October 22, 2025 Ceremony held on opening day of World Investment Conference 2025 highlights best practices in investment promotion and honors previous WAIPA presidents The World Association of Investment Promotion [...]
WAIPA ELECTS NEW PRESIDENT AND STEERING COMMITTEE AHEAD OF WORLD INVESTMENT CONFERENCE 2025
For immediate release Sharjah, October 21, 2025 Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority assumes presidency as WAIPA strengthens its global mandate to promote sustainable investment The World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) held [...]