Land Governance Programme

About the Program

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has been implementing the Sweden phase 2 program of issue of land governance has far-reaching implications for the youth, particularly in improving land governance in the IGAD region. Demographically, the IGAD region has a youthful population (youth is defined as persons aged between 15 and 35 years in line with the African Youth Charter). According to almost 60% of Africa’s population in 2019 is under the age of 25, making Africa the world’s youngest continent. For example, and except for Djibouti, the proportion of the population aged less than 25 years is more than 48 percent and peaks at 67 percent in Somalia and Uganda (United Nations, 2019).  This youth form a bulge, and this makes them a transversal social group.

Reports & Publications

Agriculture and EnvironmentIGAD Blue Economy
January 29, 2025

Blue Economy Planning Retreat and Awareness Creation for Marine Biodiversity Conservation in IGAD Member States

January 28, 2025 (Arta, Djibouti): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) through its Blue Economy Programme, with financial support from…
Agriculture and Environmentfood securityPRESS RELEASE
January 9, 2025

IGAD Executive Secretary Leads Delegation to the AU Extraordinary Summit on the Post-Malabo CAADP Agenda

January 9, 2025, (Kampala, Uganda): The IGAD Executive Secretary, H.E. Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, is leading a high-level delegation to the…
Agriculture and Environmentfood security
December 20, 2024

IGAD Convened Regional Consultative Meeting to Establish Digital Agro-Climate Advisory Services Knowledge Network

December 20, 2024 (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD)through the Food Systems and Resilience Programme, in partnership…
Agriculture and EnvironmentIGAD Blue Economy
December 15, 2024

IGAD Concludes 3rd Technical Working Group and Steering Committee Meeting on Blue Economy, Charting a Sustainable Path for Regional Growth

December 14, 2024 (Mombasa, Kenya): The 3rd Technical Working Group and Project Steering Committee (PSC) Meeting for the Enhancing Blue…

Latest News & Stories

Agriculture and EnvironmentIGAD Blue Economy
January 29, 2025

Blue Economy Planning Retreat and Awareness Creation for Marine Biodiversity Conservation in IGAD Member States

January 28, 2025 (Arta, Djibouti): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) through its Blue Economy Programme, with financial support from…
Agriculture and Environmentfood securityPRESS RELEASE
January 9, 2025

IGAD Executive Secretary Leads Delegation to the AU Extraordinary Summit on the Post-Malabo CAADP Agenda

January 9, 2025, (Kampala, Uganda): The IGAD Executive Secretary, H.E. Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, is leading a high-level delegation to the…
Agriculture and Environmentfood security
December 20, 2024

IGAD Convened Regional Consultative Meeting to Establish Digital Agro-Climate Advisory Services Knowledge Network

December 20, 2024 (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD)through the Food Systems and Resilience Programme, in partnership…
Agriculture and EnvironmentIGAD Blue Economy
December 15, 2024

IGAD Concludes 3rd Technical Working Group and Steering Committee Meeting on Blue Economy, Charting a Sustainable Path for Regional Growth

December 14, 2024 (Mombasa, Kenya): The 3rd Technical Working Group and Project Steering Committee (PSC) Meeting for the Enhancing Blue…