India@FDI Magazine

The state’s Economic Development Board (EDB) has been
conceived under the leadership of the Chief Minister, Nara
Chandrababu Naidu, to accelerate the inclusive economic
growth of Andhra Pradesh.
The board acts as a catalyst to facilitate economic growth,
investment climate, reforms, and competitiveness in
Andhra Pradesh. Its functions include:
public and private investment
The EDB has eight divisions which help it to effectively
discharge its duties.
External Engagement
Division (EED) promotes
Andhra Pradesh as an
the global community in
Investment Promotion & Project
Facilitation Division (IPPD)
IPPD promotes Andhra Pradesh as the ideal investment
destination to investors in India and abroad. It is a single point
of contact for all investors seeking opportunities in Andhra
Strategic Planning and Policy Division (SPPD)
SPPD is a think-tank for creating a knowledge bank needed for
strategic planning, policy analysis, data analytics, and research,
which are essential for sustaining a double-digit growth within
the committed timelines.
In addition to implementing strategies for the state,
SPPD conducts analysis of national and global development
trends that would facilitate creation and management of an
ecosystem for sustaining a high growth trajectory.
Pradesh and acts as an interface between investors and
the government.
IPPD is also responsible for smoothly implementing
memorandum of understanding, agreements, etc., on behalf of
the government.
External Engagement Division (EED)
It promotes Andhra Pradesh as an investment destination to
the global community in international forums. It is responsible
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