The Investment Promotion Agency of Qatar (IPA Qatar) has shared its key insights on creating a more sustainable investment ecosystem at a webinar hosted by the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) recently.
The special webinar titled “IPAs’ Role in a Post-COVID-19 World: How an Integrative Approach Can Create a More Resilient and Sustainable Investment Ecosystem”, brought together the Heads of four IPAs from around the world to exchange best practices and share insights on the topic.
Speakers during the webinar, which was moderated by WAIPA CEO Bostjan Skalar, were IPA Qatar’s CEO Sheikh Ali Alwaleed Al Thani; Business France’s Deputy CEO and Head of Investment Promotion Marie-Cecile Tardieu; Malaysian Investment Development Authority’s Deputy CEO Ahmad Khairuddin Abdul Rahim; and the Head of Communications of the Investment Office of the Presidency of Turkey Bekir Polat.
The event kicked off with Skalar congratulating Sheikh Ali Alwaleed Al Thani on IPA Qatar’s first anniversary and the recent launch of the Invest Qatar brand.
He added: “On behalf of WAIPA, I would like to congratulate our member, IPA Qatar, on the occasion of its first anniversary as well as welcome to the global FDI network the recently launched Invest Qatar brand. Throughout its first year, we have witnessed IPA Qatar’s active role in the scene by engaging and partnering with many relevant institutions around the world.”
Following an overview of COVID-19’s effects on Qatar’s economy, the IPA Qatar CEO highlighted the crucial role of multilateral cooperation in expanding investment opportunities.
He said: “A full recovery from the pandemic will require multilateral cooperation among all economic stakeholders. So far, we had bilateral discussions with a number of other IPAs and are keen on taking the conversation further with our international counterparts and complementary institutions. In parallel, we are working with licensing platforms in Qatar to make sure the landscape is equipped and ready for new investment ventures in the post-COVID era.”
