Since 2002, UNCTAD organizes the annual United Nations Investment Promotion Awards to acknowledge the work of inward and outward investment promotion agencies and special economic zones.
The Awards also highlight the contributions of these organizations in raising private sector investment in sustainable development and in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
In 2020, a total of 64 United Nations Investment Promotion Awards had been presented to organizations from developing and developed countries.
These Awards:
- Recognize and celebrate the outstanding achievements of the world’s best-practice inward and outward investment promotion agencies and special economic zones.
- Make the investment community and general public aware of exceptional contributions by these organizations to the realization and advancement of development strategies.
- Enhance the dissemination of best practices and lessons learned in the promotion and facilitation of foreign direct investment for sustainable development, inspiring peer organizations around the world.
The process
Each year, UNCTAD chooses a topical subject for the Awards and carries out a survey among organizations with investment promotion responsibilities. A jury evaluates candidates and selects winners.
The ceremony
Awards are presented at UNCTAD international meetings, including the World Investment Forum and UNCTAD’s Investment, Enterprise and Development Commission.
The awards
2023
United Nations Investment Promotion Awards 2023: Excellence in Promoting Investment in the Energy Transition
2022
United Nations Investment Promotion Awards 2022: Excellence in Promoting Sustainable Investment in Agribusiness
2021
United Nations Investment Promotion Awards 2021: Excellence in Promoting Investment in Health
2020
United Nations Investment Promotion Awards 2021: Excellence in Excellence in COVID-19 response
2019
United Nations Investment Promotion Awards 2021: Excellence in promoting sustainable investment in special economic zones
Note: If you want to confirm that your organization is considered for the United Nations Investment Promotion Awards, please write to ips@unctad.org
