The International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds (IFSWF) is
a voluntary gathering of Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs) to exchange views on
common interest issues and facilitate the understanding of the Santiago
Principles and SWF activities.
The most recent meeting of the IFSWF occurred in Doha, Qatar, Nov. 19-20, 2014, hosted by the Qatar Investment Authority. The meeting
involved senior officials from SWFs from more than 28 countries. Sheikh
Abdullah Al-Thani, prime minister and interior minister, provided
the inaugural address, while Ahmad Al-Sayed, minister of state and CEO
of QIA, was around to welcome guests to the event.
During this meeting, the IFSWF created the “Doha Agreement,”
adopting a three-year plan for long-term capital growth and strong real returns
for the progeny. Over the past two years, the IFSWF has worked toward these
goals by championing long-term investment based on financial and economic
grounds. This has helped contribute to a stable global financial system.
The 2014 gathering also welcomed five new members within the
meeting, including Fondo Strategico Italiano Spa., Fundo Soberano de Angola,
Joint Stock Company Sovereign Wealth Fund “Samruk-Kazyna,” Nigeria
Sovereign Investment Authority and Russian Direct Investment Fund.
