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Investment & Capital Policy
Attracting and directing investment for development
10 weeks
Hybrid (Online + 1 residential session)
Next Cohort: November 2026
Program Overview
The Investment & Capital Policy program prepares officials to design and implement effective investment attraction and capital allocation strategies.
Participants develop expertise in investment promotion, foreign investment policy, and the use of public capital to catalyze private investment.
The program emphasizes practical frameworks for competing in global capital markets while protecting national interests.
Certification
CIPS
Certified Investment Policy Specialist
Professional certification for investment policy, promotion, and capital allocation.
Curriculum
Module 1
Investment Policy Framework
- Investment climate fundamentals
- International investment agreements
- Foreign investment screening
- Investment incentive design
Module 2
Investment Promotion
- Investment promotion strategies
- Investor targeting and outreach
- Aftercare and retention
- Investment facilitation services
Module 3
Public Capital & Catalytic Finance
- Development finance institutions
- Public-private partnerships
- Blended finance structures
- Sovereign wealth fund strategies
Module 4
Implementation & Governance
- Inter-agency coordination
- One-stop shop design
- Performance monitoring
- Investor dispute management
Learning Outcomes
- Design effective investment policies and incentives
- Develop and execute investment promotion strategies
- Structure catalytic public investments
- Navigate investment screening and protection
- Coordinate investment-related government functions
Who Should Apply
- Investment promotion agency officials
- Finance ministry investment staff
- Economic development officials
- Development finance institution staff
- Special economic zone administrators
Ready to advance your career in industrial statecraft?
Join a cohort of senior leaders from government, industry, and advisory roles. Applications for the November 2026 cohort are now open.