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United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
8th World Investment Forum 2023
Investing in Sustainable Development
16-20 October 2023
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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7th World Investment Forum 2021
Investing in Sustainable Development
18-22 OCTOBER 2021
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Previous editions:
6th World Investment Forum 2018
10 Year Anniversary
22-26 October 2018
Geneva, Switzerland
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5th World Investment Forum 2016
17-21 July 2016
Nairobi, Kenya
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4th World Investment Forum 2014
13-16 October 2014
Geneva, Switzerland
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3rd World Investment Forum 2012
20-23 April 2012
Doha, Qatar
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2nd World Investment Forum 2010
6-9 September 2010
Xiamen, China
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1st World Investment Forum 2008
18-22 April 2008
Accra, Ghana
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Established in 2008, the World Investment Forum (WIF) is a high-level, biennial, multistakeholder gathering designed to

The organizer

The World Investment Forum is organized by UNCTAD’s Division on Investment and Enterprise.

The Division is recognized as a global centre of excellence on issues related to investment and enterprise for sustainable development.

James Zhan
Director, Investment and Enterprise
Lead, UN World Investment Report

WHO WE ARE

A gathering of global leaders brought together under the auspices of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development.

WHAT WE DO

 

Provide a global platform for engagement and dialogue on emerging and key issues related to investing for sustainable development.

WHY US?

 

We are uniquely positioned at the intersection of the public, private and multi-lateral sectors to shape 21st century investment policies.