El Salvador—Investment Promotion Project (IPP)

El Salvador has the opportunity to become a preferred destination for global investors. Attracting such investment will drive sustainable economic growth and foster innovation while addressing the root causes of irregular migration by enhancing economic security, reducing inequality, and creating opportunities for Salvadorans to thrive.

The Investment Promotion Project (IPP), funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development, works to increase investment and access to finance in El Salvador.

IPP takes a facilitative, ecosystem-strengthening approach to investment promotion. Our team works with local actors to expand access to more efficient, relevant advisory services, financial institutions, and capacity-building opportunities. Our emphasis on ecosystem strengthening ensures that El Salvador’s investment environment—including financial institutions, investors, transaction advisors, government entities, and business associations—becomes better connected and more collaborative, leading to strong relationships beyond the project’s life.

The project aims to mobilize $80 million in capital toward 50 high-potential investment opportunities; establish at least five strategic partnerships that result in 10 investment promotion events, 100 investment leads, and $50 million in investment commitments; work with the Government of El Salvador to improve the enabling environment for foreign direct investment, including a gender-lens approach; and help at least four institutions expand inclusive financial products and services.

Sample Activities

• Facilitate investments with a high potential for generating positive development outcomes and creating jobs.
• Launch and operationalize the Grants for Investment Fund.
• Use partnerships to generate investment leads.
• Create Investment Readiness Support Program.
• Hold investment prospecting and promotion events.
• Support policy reform to enhance investment and access to finance.