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Abbreviation | WAIPA |
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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 | 133 (2024) |
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]
It was established in 1995 by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development. The Secretariat has been based in Geneva, Switzerland since 1995. The World Investment Conference is held in a different location around the world each year.
The objectives of WAIPA, as reflected in the Association's Statutes, are to: