A strategic partnership driving regional integration, investment facilitation, and economic development across West Africa.
IPAWAS operates as an independent regional body headquartered in Abuja, Nigeria, but aligns closely with ECOWAS objectives on regional integration, investment, and trade facilitation. It complements ECOWAS' efforts by operationalizing investment promotion at the Member State level and serving as a bridge between ECOWAS institutions and national IPAs.
Regional Integration
Investment Promotion
Sustainable Development
IPAWAS actively supports the ECOWAS regional integration agenda by promoting investment opportunities that leverage the free movement of capital and services across member states. We align our initiatives with ECOWAS Vision 2050 and work to create awareness about regional integration benefits among investors and IPAs.
Joint promotion of West Africa as a unified investment destination through coordinated missions to investor markets, regional investment forums, and shared marketing materials. We work together to showcase the region's collective strengths and competitive advantages to global investors.
The West Africa Investment Intelligence System (WAIIS) provides critical data and analytics that support ECOWAS policy decisions. We deliver investment trend analysis, evidence-based policy recommendations, and consolidated regional statistics that inform ECOWAS economic planning.
Training IPAs on ECOWAS protocols, investment regulations, and regional opportunities. We facilitate knowledge sharing on how to leverage ECOWAS frameworks and provide technical assistance that aligns with ECOWAS priorities and regional development objectives.
ECOWAS provides technical expertise and guidance on regional integration matters, trade facilitation, and investment policy frameworks that strengthen IPAWAS's capacity to serve member IPAs effectively.
ECOWAS recognizes IPAWAS as the official network of Investment Promotion Agencies and provides platforms for coordination, dialogue, and collaboration on investment-related matters across the region.
Official recognition by ECOWAS enhances IPAWAS's credibility and authority in representing member IPAs in regional and international forums, strengthening our collective voice in investment matters.
IPAWAS participates in ECOWAS meetings, summits, and regional events, ensuring investment promotion perspectives are integrated into broader regional economic development strategies and initiatives.
Collaborative efforts to promote cross-border investment opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area, including investor awareness campaigns and facilitation of regional value chain investments.
Development of comprehensive investment monitoring and reporting systems that serve both ECOWAS policy needs and IPAWAS operational requirements, including WAIIS deployment.
Joint training programs focusing on ECOWAS protocols, regional integration benefits, and best practices in investment promotion aligned with regional development priorities.
Annual investment promotion events jointly organized to showcase West Africa's investment opportunities, bringing together member IPAs, ECOWAS institutions, and international investors.
Collaborative advocacy for regulatory harmonization and business environment improvements that align with ECOWAS integration objectives and enhance investor confidence across the region.
Joint development of regional investor protection mechanisms and dispute resolution procedures that strengthen investor confidence and facilitate cross-border investment flows.
Learn more about how ECOWAS and IPAWAS are transforming the regional investment landscape.