IGAD Leadership Academy

About the Programme

IGAD Leadership Academy (ILA) was established to facilitate the mentorship and provisioning of future leaders with the critical skillsets necessary to steer the course of a rapidly developing multi-cultural African society in the 21st century and beyond. Approved by the IGAD Heads of State and Government Summit in July 2022, ILA is anchored in African values and global best practices, with a commitment to fostering leadership that promotes peace, good governance, and regional integration.

Our Vision

To be a World-Class Leadership Academy that will Mentor Visionary African Leaders.

Our Mission

Inculcating the culture of good governance in Africa by equipping future leaders with critical skills, mentorship, insights, networks and tools to navigate leadership challenges and drive Africa’s economic growth.

Our Mandate

ILA operates under IGAD’s mission to promote peace, prosperity, and regional integration. Our mandate includes:

  • Training and Mentorship: Equipping leaders with skills for governance, conflict resolution, and sustainable leadership.
  • Research and Innovation: Developing homegrown solutions to leadership challenges in the IGAD region and beyond.
  • Regional Collaboration: Providing a platform for emerging and established leaders to share knowledge, best practices, and experiences.
  • To build a critical network of visionary, strategic, and ethical leaders who will drive change and transformation of the IGAD region and Africa.
Download IGAD Regional Strategy: The Framework

Project Impact

People Reached

340

Area Covered

5,200,000

Member States

8

Reports and Publications

The IGAD Regional Gender Equality Strategy 2023-2030 “Equality, Inclusion, and Empowerment

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