The Association for Foreign Investments is a non-governmental, non-profit organization for the promotion of foreign direct investment, the development of the Czech business environment, export investment and investment services and cooperation between companies and the research community. Since its establishment in 1996, AFI represents a group of renowned Czech and multinational companies providing services for investors on the Czech market and in exporting abroad. AFI cooperates closely with the CzechInvest agency for business and investment promotion, the Ministry of Industry and Trade and other public and private institutions.