Value proposition

Supporting Investment Promotion Agencies to exchange their experiences & provide them with research, trainings & more

The World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) is the premier global organization representing IPAs from over 100 countries. Established in 1995 at the United Nations Headquarters in Geneva, WAIPA is dedicated to empowering and supporting IPAs in attracting, facilitating, and advocating investments. Serving as the primary knowledge hub for IPAs worldwide, WAIPA is deeply committed to assisting nations in achieving economic development, fostering job creation, and facilitating technology transfer through sustainable FDI. In close collaboration with its Consultative Committee members including UNCTAD, UNIDO, UNWTO, ILO, OECD, the World Bank, ICC and IEDC, WAIPA strives to advance these objectives on a global scale.

Investment Promotion, Foreign Direct Investment, Sustainable Development Goals, and Investment Climate