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Investment, Enterprise and Development Commission, 16th session
31 Aug 2026 · 8 photos
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BEYOND THE DESK with the Director of DIAE: WIF 2026, What's Ahead.
29 Sep 2026 · 6 photos
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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
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
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
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
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
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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Investment, Enterprise and Development Commission, 16th session 8
Delegates and representatives attend the 16th session of the Investment, Enterprise and Development Commission on 31 August 2026. Seated at rows of desks with country nameplates such as Pakistan, Argentina, and Iran, participants face a raised dais where a panel of speakers leads the discussion. Multiple large wall-mounted screens display a live video feed of the proceedings inside the brightly lit, modern conference hall. A7407731.jpg
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Investment, Enterprise and Development Commission, 16th session 7
Delegates gather in a well-lit conference hall for the 16th session of the Investment, Enterprise and Development Commission, held on August 31, 2026. Participants are seated at long rows of desks equipped with laptops, microphones, and country nameplates, focusing on the presentations shown on screens mounted along the wall. The meeting room features tall windows, modern rectangular light fixtures, and a diverse assembly of international representatives engaged in discussions. A7407738.jpg
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Investment, Enterprise and Development Commission, 16th session 6
During the 16th session of the Investment, Enterprise and Development Commission on August 31, 2026, a panel of officials presides over a meeting at the United Nations. Seated at the dais, the Acting Secretary-General of UNCTAD speaks to the assembly alongside the session President, Secretariat members, and other delegates. A large display monitor on the wall broadcasts a live close-up feed of the speakers to the audience members seated in the foreground. A7407622.jpg
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Investment, Enterprise and Development Commission, 16th session 5
During the sixteenth session of the Investment, Enterprise and Development Commission on August 31, 2026, the Commission's President speaks at the podium to address participants. He is seated alongside other high-level UNCTAD officials, including the Acting Secretary-General of UNCTAD and the Secretary, who follow the proceedings. The photograph, captured from the perspective of the assembly floor, highlights the formal, collaborative atmosphere of the multilateral meeting. A7407608.jpg
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Investment, Enterprise and Development Commission, 16th session 4
A delegate speaks during the 16th session of the Investment, Enterprise and Development Commission on August 31, 2026. Wearing a blue suit, glasses, and a patterned tie, he addresses the assembly from a panel table equipped with microphones. Beside him, other participants, including a woman with glasses and a woman in a light-colored hijab, listen attentively to the proceedings. A7407594.jpg
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Investment, Enterprise and Development Commission, 16th session 3
A speaker sits at the panel table behind a placard reading "Directrice, Division de la technologie et de la logistique" during the 16th session of the UNCTAD Investment, Enterprise and Development Commission on August 31, 2026. Wearing a beige blazer and glasses, she addresses the room while speaking into a microphone. In the blurred foreground, delegates and participants are seated at their desks, listening to the proceedings. A7407820.jpg
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Investment, Enterprise and Development Commission, 16th session 2
A representative participates in the 16th session of the Investment, Enterprise and Development Commission, captured on August 31, 2026. Seated at a conference table with microphones in the foreground, she wears a beige blazer, a black top, glasses, and a pearl necklace. The professional setting reflects the formal atmosphere of the UNCTAD-organized event. A7407816.jpg
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Investment, Enterprise and Development Commission, 16th session 1
Ambassador Hend Al-Muftah, Permanent Representative of Qatar, and Shamika Sirimanne, Director of the Division on Technology and Logistics at UNCTAD, engage in a conversation during the 16th session of the Investment, Enterprise and Development Commission on August 31, 2026. Standing at the conference table in Geneva, the two delegates discuss key issues ahead of the formal proceedings. Their nameplates, designating their official roles, are visible on the table in front of them. A7407519.jpg
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