May 5, 2026
The Director General of the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency, Mr. Omar REKKACHE, took part on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in the Steering Committee meeting of the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA), held via videoconference.
The meeting mainly focused on ongoing preparations for the 30th edition of the World Investment Conference, scheduled to take place in November 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland.
In this context, Mr. REKKACHE reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to supporting the Association’s efforts to ensure the success of this major international economic event, thereby strengthening international cooperation and contributing to the development of investment promotion policies at the global level.
The meeting also provided an opportunity to discuss regional events organized by members of the Steering Committee, including the event that the Agency intends to host in its capacity as Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa within the Association.
Mr. REKKACHE presented the details of the MENA Investment Promotion Agencies Regional Meeting, scheduled for September 2026 in Algeria, which aims to enhance the exchange of experience and best practices, adopt an impact-oriented investment approach, and highlight Algeria’s growing role as a regional reference platform.
This event also aims to strengthen regional coordination among investment promotion agencies, facilitate the exchange of expertise and best practices, improve the business climate, attract high value-added investment, and encourage the orientation of foreign direct investment towards national and regional priorities.
