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| Abbreviation | WAIPA |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1995 |
| Founder | UN Trade and Development and 50 investment promotion agencies |
| Type | Non-governmental organization |
| Legal status | Non-profit association (Under Swiss law) |
| Purpose | Gather and connect worldwide investment promotion agencies |
| Location | |
Region served | Worldwide |
| Services | Represent members, coordinate events and advice on policy and strategy |
| Fields | Investment |
Membership (2024) | 133 |
Official language | English |
Executive Director | İsmail Erşahin |
| Funding | Membership fees |
| Website | waipa |
The World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) is an international non-governmental trade association for Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs). WAIPA acts as a forum for investment promotion agencies (IPA), provides networking and promotes best practice in investment promotion.[1] It holds the annual World Investment Conference (WIC) each year.[2]
- ^ "Extend role beyond attracting FDIs — WAIPA CEO to investment agencies". Graphic Business. November 7, 2023.
- ^ "The curtain closes on a successful World Investment Conference in New Delhi". Investment Monitor. December 21, 2023.