Four decades. Eight nations. One vision. For 40 years, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has served as the bedrock of regional cooperation in the Horn of Africa. We have transformed high-level dialogue into ground-level impact, turning shared challenges into collective triumphs and aspirations into reality.
From Early Warning to Lasting Resilience
IGAD’s legacy is defined by practical, life-changing solutions. We don’t just predict the future; we help our region prepare for it.
- Climate Intelligence: Delivering world-class weather predictions that empower farmers to secure harvests and governments to mitigate disaster.
- Health Sovereignty: Strengthening pandemic preparedness by delivering critical medical infrastructure—from life-saving medicines to mobile clinics—ensuring no community is left behind.
- Peace & Prosperity: Anchoring the frameworks that facilitate cross-border peace, economic integration, and the seamless mobility of our people.
More Than an Institution—A Movement
Beyond the policies and frameworks lies our greatest achievement: The forging of a regional identity. Through our shared institutions, we have built a buffer against instability and a bridge toward a common market. We have proven that while our borders may define our geography, our cooperation defines our destiny.
The Journey Ahead: IGAD at 40 and Beyond
Our work does not stop at the four-decade mark. It accelerates. With a renewed mandate and a bold resolve, we are scaling our impact to meet the demands of a changing world.
We are building a region that is not just surviving, but thriving—peaceful, resilient, and integrated.
