The eighth edition of the Global Investment Forum kicked off today, Monday, in the capital Abu Dhabi, with participation from over 7,000 stakeholders in the investment field from 160 countries. The forum brings together a distinguished group of leaders, heads of state, decision-makers, business leaders, and senior executives of multinational companies, along with representatives from civil society from around the world.
Since its inception, the Global Investment Forum has evolved to bridge the investment gap in global economic governance. Previous forums held in cities such as Accra, Xiamen, Doha, Geneva, Nairobi, and online in 2021 have enhanced its reputation. With this year's event taking place in Abu Dhabi, it aims to further its mission and provide actionable solutions for the global investment community.
The Global Investment Forum, established and launched at the initiative of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), is a key event and an important global platform that brings together key stakeholders from all over the world to shape policies and strategies aimed at addressing investment and development challenges globally. It is organized by UNCTAD’s Investment and Enterprise Division, emphasizing its commitment to ensuring inclusive growth and guiding investments towards sustainable development and forming a global investment environment.
The forum, which is organized with the support of the Ministry of Economy and the Department of Economic Development - Abu Dhabi as a main partner, offers a distinguished platform focusing primarily on "Investment in Sustainable Development." Its sessions and lectures address pressing issues such as food security, sustainable energy, health infrastructure, and challenges and solutions in global supply chains.
The forum aims to ensure that sustainability principles remain a key focus and a fundamental factor in investment strategies and decisions, considering the public interest and contributing to sustainable development in communities.
The event's activities are not limited to technical content but also include exclusive meetings and conferences targeting a special group of invitees, aimed at enhancing communication and knowledge exchange among leaders and decision-makers. Additionally, there are dialogue sessions and seminars that bring together experts from various sectors to discuss the latest challenges and opportunities related to sustainability and how to strengthen partnerships between the public and private sectors to achieve future development aspirations.
The event also features a series of specialized conferences discussing topics including sustainable energy and entrepreneurship development, as well as valuable interactive sessions in various areas such as the carbon market and health investment trends. The forum concludes its activities with strategic initiatives focusing on trade and investment policies, climate action, and innovative financial tools targeting fossil fuel assets.
