29 September 2026 · 6 photos
BEYOND THE DESK with the Director of DIAE: WIF 2026, What's Ahead.
Nan Li Collins, Director of the Division on Investment and Enterprise, walks UNCTAD colleagues through the 9th World Investment Forum: the programme, the themes and what the Forum will mean for our work. Doha, 25 to 27 October 2026, under the theme "Investing in the Future".
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BEYOND THE DESK with the Director of DIAE: WIF 2026, What's Ahead. 4
BEYOND THE DESK with the Director of DIAE: WIF 2026, What's Ahead. 4
Participants gather in an ornately decorated conference room during a "Beyond the Desk" session with the Director of the Division on Investment and Enterprise (DIAE) to discuss the outlook for the World Investment Forum (WIF) 2026. Seated along a polished wooden table equipped with microphones and laptops, the attendees focus on a presentation screen detailing the upcoming forum. This meeting, organized by UN Trade and Development on September 29, 2026, highlights the collaborative planning and preparations underway for the flagship global investment event. A7409864.jpg
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BEYOND THE DESK with the Director of DIAE: WIF 2026, What's Ahead. 3
BEYOND THE DESK with the Director of DIAE: WIF 2026, What's Ahead. 3
During a "Beyond the Desk" session in September 2026, representatives from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) gather in a wood-paneled conference room to discuss preparations for the World Investment Forum (WIF) 2026. Participants are seated around a large wooden conference table with laptops and microphones, focusing on a presentation slide titled "About the World Investment Forum (WIF)" displayed on multiple screens. The presentation outlines key pillars of the upcoming forum, emphasizing global investment flagships, policy-making, and sustainable investment strategies. A7409872.jpg
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BEYOND THE DESK with the Director of DIAE: WIF 2026, What's Ahead. 2
BEYOND THE DESK with the Director of DIAE: WIF 2026, What's Ahead. 2
During a session titled "BEYOND THE DESK with the Director of DIAE: WIF 2026, What's Ahead," participants engage in discussions around a conference table in a wood-paneled meeting room. A speaker wearing a patterned purple blazer addresses the group, seated alongside colleagues with microphones and laptops positioned before them. A presentation screen is visible in the background, highlighting preparatory work for the upcoming UN Trade and Development World Investment Forum. A7409866.jpg
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BEYOND THE DESK with the Director of DIAE: WIF 2026, What's Ahead. 1
BEYOND THE DESK with the Director of DIAE: WIF 2026, What's Ahead. 1
During an UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) "Beyond the Desk" session in September 2026, the Director of the Division on Investment and Enterprise (DIAE) speaks to colleagues at a conference table about the upcoming World Investment Forum (WIF) 2026. The Director, wearing glasses and a patterned blazer, is captured mid-speech with a smartphone in hand, surrounded by fellow delegates in a wood-paneled meeting room. In the background, a digital screen displays presentation materials, highlighting the collaborative and strategic nature of the preparatory meeting. A7409869.jpg
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BEYOND THE DESK with the Director of DIAE: WIF 2026, What's Ahead. 1
BEYOND THE DESK with the Director of DIAE: WIF 2026, What's Ahead. 1
Seated at a polished wooden conference table, the Director of the Division on Investment and Enterprise (DIAE) speaks during a UN Trade and Development 'Beyond the Desk' session focused on the upcoming World Investment Forum (WIF) 2026. She is flanked by two colleagues, with one looking at a laptop on the left and another listening attentively on the right as their reflections gleam on the glossy tabletop. Captured in September 2026, this meeting highlights key preparatory discussions and strategic planning for the landmark global forum. A7409845.jpg
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BEYOND THE DESK with the Director of DIAE: WIF 2026, What's Ahead. 1
BEYOND THE DESK with the Director of DIAE: WIF 2026, What's Ahead. 1
During a UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) "Beyond the Desk" session focused on the upcoming World Investment Forum (WIF) 2026, the Director of the Division on Investment and Enterprise (DIAE) and a colleague participate in a strategic discussion. Seated at a highly polished wooden conference table that reflects their figures, the Director gestures as she speaks alongside an open laptop. Beside her, a male colleague wearing a dark suit and blue lanyard listens intently during the meeting. A7409859.jpg
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