Implementation Challenges for a Multilateral Framework on Investment Facilitation for Development

Veranstaltungsart
3rd Virtual Capacity Building Workshop

Ort / Datum
Online, 23.09.2020

International Trade Centre (ITC), German Development Institute / Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik (DIE), World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA), World Economic Forum (WEF)

This was the 3rd Virtual Capacity Building Workshop: Implementation Challenges for a Multilateral Framework on Investment Facilitation for Development organised in the framework of the Investment Facilitation for Development project, jointly implemented by the International Trade Centre (ITC) and the German Development Institute/Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik (DIE). The workshop was co-organized by ITC and DIE with the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) and the World Economic Forum (WEF).

The workshop was meant to make an input into the negotiations of a multilateral framework on investment facilitation for development at the WTO. It was open to all WTO delegates and government representatives from capitals. Additional invitees included members of the Commentary Group and the Expert Network on a Multilateral Framework on Investment Facilitation for Development, both established in the framework of the ITC/DIE project, the Commentary Group together with the WEF, as well as member organizations of WAIPA. The objective was to facilitate joint learning and capacity building among delegates, government officials, representatives of investment promotion agencies and multinational enterprises, as well as technical experts. The workshop was held under the Chatham House Rule to facilitate open and results-oriented discussions.

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