Navigating Investment Governance and International Commitments: Introduction to the IPF Manila tool kit for policy coherence
From addressing climate change and tax avoidance to upholding labor standards and protecting biodiversity, countries’ investment governance overlaps with a web of international commitments.
The Investment Policy Forum (IPF) Manila Tool Kit—created together with investment officials from 35 developing countries at the 2024 IPF—helps investment policy-makers map out and navigate their country’s international agreements and commitments, enabling informed decisions in line with their policy priorities.
On April 29, IISD will hold a webinar to:
- introduce the final version of the IPF Manila Tool Kit as a practical resource for policy-makers,
- lead a discussion with investment policy-makers and experts on how the tool kit can best be used and the importance of coherent investment governance across international commitments and policy areas.
- explore the tool kit's application in different country contexts.
The webinar will wrap up with an announcement regarding the 2026 IPF.
Upcoming events
2026 Investment Policy Forum
The 17th edition of IISD's Investment Policy Forum will take place from September 16 to 18, 2026, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Unpacking National Investment Laws: Dispute settlement
Join IISD and UNCTAD for a webinar on May 7 as we explore key findings and recommendations from two recent publications on national investment laws and their investor–state dispute settlement provisions. A panel of experts will discuss the risks posed by dispute settlement provisions in investment laws, emerging good practices, and the urgent need for coherence between domestic legal frameworks and international treaty reform efforts.
Weathering the Waters: Building climate resilience that pays off
Join us to explore Canada’s adaptation progress, the rising costs of delay (water, floods, drought), and new ways to finance resilience.