Building powerful alliances that amplify West Africa's investment promotion impact through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and coordinated action
IPAWAS leverages strategic partnerships with international organizations, development partners, private sector leaders, and academic institutions to enhance our capacity, expand our reach, and deliver exceptional value to both investors and member countries.
Our foundational relationships with key international organizations and institutions
Our foundational relationship with the Economic Community of West African States provides the regulatory framework, political backing, and institutional support that enables IPAWAS to operate effectively across all 15 member countries.
As a member of the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies, IPAWAS connects with the global investment promotion community, sharing best practices and accessing cutting-edge knowledge and tools.
Strategic partnership with AfDB provides development finance expertise, project funding support, and access to continental development strategies that align with IPAWAS investment promotion goals.
Collaboration with the World Bank Group brings world-class technical assistance, analytical support, and access to global investment promotion methodologies and innovations.
EU development cooperation programs provide substantial capacity building support, technical expertise, and funding for IPAWAS initiatives that strengthen regional investment promotion capabilities.
Specialized organizations providing targeted support for capacity building and institutional development
German development cooperation providing technical assistance, capacity building programs, and institutional strengthening support for IPAWAS member agencies.
OECD Investment Network collaboration brings international investment policy expertise and access to global standards and best practices.
UN Conference on Trade and Development provides research, analysis, and policy advisory services for investment promotion and development.
United Nations Industrial Development Organization supports industrial investment promotion and sustainable development initiatives.
International Trade Centre provides trade promotion expertise and export development support that complements investment attraction efforts.
Leading universities and research institutions across West Africa and globally providing research support and training programs.
Our strategic partnerships create a multiplier effect that enhances IPAWAS capabilities and delivers exceptional value to all stakeholders.
Join our network of strategic partners and help shape the future of investment promotion in West Africa