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 [...]
Masterclass 2 | Blueprint for Success – Formulating the IPA Strategy
On May 16th, WAIPA hosted the second workshop of its FDI Masterclass series, themed ‘Blueprint for Success – Formulating the IPA Strategy.’ This session provided invaluable insights into crafting effective IPA strategies. Moderated by [...]
WAIPA Steering Committee Convened in Kuwait for Semi-Annual Meeting
Last week, WAIPA held its semi-annual Steering Committee Meeting in Kuwait, hosted for the first time by the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA), which currently holds the WAIPA Vice-Presidency. This gathering brought together [...]
WAIPA’s Stellar Presence at the Annual Investment Meeting 2024
The Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) 2024 in Abu Dhabi was a landmark event for WAIPA, solidifying its position as a global leader in investment promotion. Building on last year's success, WAIPA's active participation in [...]
Saudi Arabia to Host World Investment Conference 2024
The Saudi Investment Promotion Authority will host WAIPA’s World Investment Conference November 25 to 27 in Riyadh The conference will bring together a range of speakers under the theme “Future-ready IPAs: Navigating Digital Disruption [...]
Masterclass 1 | Strategic Event Planning for IPAs: Effective Organization & Participation
On April 18, WAIPA kicked off its Global FDI Masterclass Series with an illuminating session on 'Strategic Event Planning for IPAs: Effective Organization & Participation', led and moderated by WAIPA deputy executive director, Dushyant [...]
SCRIPA Sparks Global Investment Transformation with Inaugural Meeting’s Meaningful Participation
With clear objectives to promote joint action, facilitate knowledge exchange, and devise actionable projects for mutual growth, WAIPA's Subcommittee of Regional IPA Associations (SCRIPA) initiative was launched. WAIPA's inaugural SCRIPA meeting marked a significant [...]
Key Takeaways from WAIPA-WBG Collaborative Webinar: Unveiling IPAs Insights and Trends since 2005
We uncovered valuable insights from the collaboration between WAIPA and the World Bank in our recent webinar on Investment Promotion Agencies, where we explored the findings of our recent survey comparing the state of [...]