Paraguay Refines Investment Strategy Through EU Forum

By BKM | Berkemeyer

Paraguay took center stage at the European Union–Paraguay Investment Forum 2025, held in Asunción on June 24 and 25, as the country positioned itself as a rising hub for green investment and regional connectivity. With over 400 public and private stakeholders from more than 25 countries in attendance, the event focused on sustainable forestry, renewable energy—including green hydrogen—and modern logistics, while creating a diplomatic and economic platform to strengthen ties with European partners under the EU’s Global Gateway initiative.

Organized jointly by Paraguay’s Investment and Export Network (REDIEX) and the European Commission, the Forum was not just a showcase of investment-ready projects—it was a clear statement of Paraguay’s ambitions to modernize its regulatory environment, infrastructure, and institutional capacities. President Santiago Peña and senior EU officials emphasized the country’s openness to foreign capital, strategic location, and growing macroeconomic stability. More than 120 projects were presented, representing over USD 9 billion in planned investment, particularly in sectors aligned with climate goals and regional trade integration.

While intellectual property was not featured as a standalone topic in the official programme, the momentum of the forum complements ongoing reforms being led by Paraguay’s National Directorate of Intellectual Property (DINAPI). Through EU-funded initiatives such as AL-INVEST Verde and cooperation with the EUIPO, Paraguay has been modernizing its IP registration system, adopting harmonized databases for trademarks and designs, and strengthening enforcement. These reforms aim to provide greater legal certainty for both local entrepreneurs and foreign investors seeking to protect innovations and brands within the country.