Investment promotion agencies (IPAs) are crucial pillars in the quest for economic development and prosperity in Africa. These agencies play an instrumental role in stimulating economic growth, creating jobs, and fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. As we enter a new era of rapid development and transformation in Africa, IPAs are at the forefront of attracting, facilitating, and retaining foreign direct investment (FDI) that can catalyse sustainable growth and inclusive development across the continent.
This comprehensive list of African IPAs provides a gateway to the wide range of opportunities that the continent offers to investors. From the thriving tech hubs in Nairobi and Lagos to the resource-rich landscapes of South Africa and Algeria, each agency offers a unique value proposition and critical insights into their respective markets. The directory serves as a valuable resource for investors, entrepreneurs, and businesses seeking to navigate the investment landscape in Africa, equipping them with the knowledge and contacts necessary to forge successful partnerships and tap into Africa’s vast potential. Explore the agencies, unlock opportunities, and be part of Africa’s growth story.
| S/N | Country | Name of IPA | Website | Logo |
| 1 | Algeria | Algerian Investment Promotion Agency (AAPI) | https://aapi.dz/en/accueil-2/ |  |
| 2 | Angola | Agency for Private Investment and Promotion of Exports (AIPEX) | https://www.aipex.gov.ao/PortalAIPEX/#!/ |  |
| 3 | Benin | Investment and Export Promotion Agency (APIEx) | https://apiex.bj/ |  |
| 4 | Botswana | Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC) | https://www.bitc.co.bw/ |  |
| 5 | Burkina Faso | Agence Burkinabè des Investissements | https://www.investburkina.com/ |  |
| 6 | Burundi | Burundi Development Agency/ Agence de Développement du Burundi (ADB) | https://investburundi.bi/ |  |
| 7 | Cabo Verde | Cabo Verde TradeInvest | https://investincaboverde.cv/ |  |
| 8 | Cameroun | Investment Promotion Agency (API) | https://api.cm/ |  |
| 9 | Central Africa Republic | |||
| 10 | Chad | National Agency for Investment and Export (ANIE) | www.anie-tchad.com/ |  |
| 11 | Comoros | National Agency for Investment Promotion (ANPI) | https://investcomoros.net/ |  |
| 12 | Congo | Investment Promotion Agency (API) | https://apicongo.org/ |  |
| 13 | Côte d’Ivoire | Côte d’Ivoire Investment Promotion Center (CEPICI) | https://cepici.gouv.ci/ |  |
| 14 | Democratic Republic of Congo | National Investment Promotion Agency (ANAPI) | https://www.investindrc.cd/en/ |  |
| 15 | Djibouti | The National Investment Promotion Agency (NIPA) | https://www.djiboutinvest.com/ |  |
| 16 | Egypt | General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) | https://www.gafi.gov.eg/English/Pages/default.aspx |  |
| 17 | Equitorial Guniea | Ministry of Finance, Economy and Planning Equatorial Guinea | https://minhacienda-gob.com/ |  |
| 18 | Eritrea[i] | Eritrea Investment Centre | ||
| 19 | Eswatini | Eswatini Investment Promotion Authority (EIPA) | https://investeswatini.org.sz/ |  |
| 20 | Ethiopia | Ethiopian Investment Commission | https://www.investethiopia.gov.et/ |  |
| 21 | Gabon | Gabon National Investment Promotion Agency (ANPI-GABON) | https://www.investingabon.ga/ |  |
| 22 | Gambia | Gambia Investment and Export Promotion Agency (GiEPA) | https://www.giepa.gm/ |  |
| 24 | Ghana | The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) | https://gipc.gov.gh/ |  |
| 25 | Guinea | Agency for the Promotion of Private Investment (APIP) | https://apip.gov.gn/ |  |
| 26 | Guinea Bissau | Guinea Bissau National Investments Agency | http://guinebissau.com/ |  |
| 27 | Kenya | Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest) | http://www.invest.go.ke/ |  |
| 28 | Lesotho | Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC) | https://www.lndc.org.ls/ |  |
| 29 | Liberia | National Investment Commission (NIC) | https://www.investliberia.gov.lr/ |  |
| 30 | Libya | Privatization and Investment Board | https://investinlibya.ly/ |  |
| 31 | Madagascar | Economic Development Board of Madagascar
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https://www.edbm.mg/ |  |
| 32 | Malawi | Malawi Investment and Trade Centre | https://www.mitc.mw/ |  |
| 33 | Mali | The Agency for the Promotion of Investments in Mali (API-MALI) | https://apimali.gov.ml/wordpress/ |  |
| 34 | Mauritania | Investment Promotion Agency of Mauritania (APIM) | https://apim.gov.mr/ |  |
| 35 | Mauritius | Economic Development Board Mauritius | https://edbmauritius.org/ |  |
| 36 | Morocco | Moroccan Investment and Export Development Agency (AMDIE) | https://www.morocconow.com/ |  |
| 37 | Mozambique | Agency for the Promotion of Investment and Exports (APIEX-IP) | https://apiex.gov.mz/ |  |
| 38 | Namibia | Namibia Investment Promotion and Development board | https://nipdb.com/ |  |
| 39 | Niger | High Investment Council[ii] | ||
| 40 | Nigeria | Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission | https://www.nipc.gov.ng/ |  |
| 41 | Rwanda | Rwanda Development Board | https://rdb.rw/departments/investment-promotion/ |  |
| 42 | São Tomé and Príncipe | Sao Tome ministry of Planning, Finance and Blue Economy | https://www.financas.gov.st/ |  |
| 43 | Senegal | National Agency for the Promotion of Investments and Major Projects (APIX)
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https://investinsenegal.com/ |  |
| 44 | Seychelles | Seychelles Investment Board (Sib) | https://investinseychelles.com/ |  |
| 45 | Sierra Leone | Sierra Leone Investment and Export Promotion Agency (SLIEPA) | https://www.sliepa.gov.sl/ |  |
| 46 | Somalia | Somalia Investment Promotion Office (Sominvest) | https://sominvest.gov.so/ |  |
| 47 | South Africa | Invest SA | http://www.investsa.gov.za/ |  |
| 48 | South Sudan | Ministry of Investment | https://nra.gov.ss/investors/introduction/1/investment-in-south-sudan |  |
| 49 | Sudan | Ministry of investment | http://www.sudaninvest.org/English/Default.htm |  |
| 50 | Tanzania | Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC) | https://www.tic.go.tz/ |  |
| 51 | Togo | Togo Invest (TI) | https://togoinvest.tg/en/ |  |
| 52 | Tunisia | Tunisia Investment Authority (TIA) | https://www.tia.gov.tn/en |  |
| 53 | Uganda | Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) | https://www.ugandainvest.go.ug/ |  |
| 54 | Zambia | Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) | https://www.zda.org.zm/ |  |
| 55 | Zimbabwe | Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA) | https://www.zidainvest.com/ |  |
[i] A department under the Eritrea Ministry of Trade and Industry. Activities appear to be supported by COMESA RIA
[ii] The Council is under the Presidency
