World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies



The World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) is an international Non-governmental organization established in 1995 by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development that acts as a forum for investment promotion agencies (IPA), provides networking and promotes best practice in investment promotion.

The objectives of WAIPA, as reflected in the Association’s Statutes, are to: The Secretariat has been based in Geneva, Switzerland since 1995. Since 2015 its headquarters are established in Istanbul, Turkey, from where Waipa serves its 170+ members in 130 countries.
 * Promote and develop understanding and cooperation amongst IPAs;
 * Strengthen information gathering systems, promote the efficient use of information and facilitate access to data sources;
 * Share country and regional experiences in attracting foreign investment and enhancing outward investments;
 * Assist IPAs to advocate the promotion of policies, within their government, which are beneficial to increasing foreign direct investment and promoting economic development;
 * Facilitate access to technical assistance and promote training of IPAs.