CELIS Technical Advisory – Independent. Non-profit. Leading by Expertise.
CELIS is the world’s leading non-profit independent technical advisory organisation for investment screening and security policy - trusted by governments, institutions, and experts across jurisdictions.
Drawing from CELIS' core mission of producing the best policy and practice on investment security topics, the CELIS Institute engages in technical advisory efforts for governments and key non-governmental investment security stakeholders in order to advance best practices in investment security. CELIS leverages its in-house expertise and deep network of the world's top experts on investment security to come together on targeted initiatives that help raise standards and best practices in investment security policy. By our statute, any surplus is reinvested in our mission: promoting better regulation of foreign investments in the context of security, public order, and competitiveness. Independent. Non-profit. Leading by expertise.
Equip Your Team: Custom Trainings
CELIS has collaborated with top experts to create custom curriculums that equip stakeholders with practical know-how in the design of screening systems and related investment security policy. These trainings include:
- Simulations of screening processes
- Comparative study of international investment screening systems
- Threat assessment in an investment security context
- Hands-on training for new personnel in screening regimes.
Our training modules are designed to build capacity, foster cross-border understanding, and equip practitioners with the tools needed to navigate complex investment security challenges.
Drive Insight: Targeted Research
As the world’s leading independent non-profit organisation on investment security topics, CELIS applies its academic rigor and policy relevance to deliver targeted impact. Our research services include:
- Tailored studies on best practices in screening design
- Evaluations of success and effectiveness in investment security policy
- Collecting in-depth stakeholder feedback on the real-world impacts of screening regimes
CELIS research is grounded in comparative legal analysis and informed by direct engagement with policymakers, regulators, and industry experts.
Build Capacity: Technical Assistance
CELIS is equipped to provide top-tier expertise on the legal and institutional design of investment screening regimes. Drawing on its team and network of leading scholars, former officials, and practitioners, CELIS offers:
- Legal drafting support
- Institutional design consulting
- Implementation guidance aligned with international standards
- Supporting stakeholder engagement forums
Our technical assistance is tailored to the specific needs of governments and donor institutions seeking to build or refine investment screening frameworks.
Partner with CELIS
Interested in partnering with CELIS? Contact our technical advisory team to explore tailored solutions for your investment screening challenges.
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