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IGAD Water Forum Sets Foundations for a Regional Platform on Groundwater Cooperation

May 21, 2025 (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia): The 3rd IGAD Water Forum concluded with renewed commitment to accelerate the establishment of…

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IGAD Hosts 3rd Regional Water Forum to Foster Sustainable Groundwater Cooperation

May 19 2025 (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has officially opened the 3rd IGAD Water Forum…

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IGAD Convenes Validation Workshop on Blue Economy Institutional Capacity Mapping in Member States

May 12, 2025 (Nairobi, Kenya): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), through its Blue Economy Project and with the support of…

Agriculture and Environment food security

IGAD Establishes the Regional Steering Committee on Food Systems Resilience Programme (FSRP)

May 8, 2025 (ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), through its Food Systems Resilience Programme (FSRP), convened…

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Regional Meeting to Launch the IGAD Digital Agro-Climate Advisory Services (DACAS) Knowledge Network

May 5–7, 2025 (Bishoftu, Ethiopia): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), with support from the Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR Climate…

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IGAD and African Parks Hold a Collaborative Meeting on Transboundary Conservation in the Boma–Gambella Landscape

May 7, 2025 (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), in partnership with African Parks Network (APN), convened…

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IGAD Undertakes Tree-Planting Exercise in Kotido to Enhance Climate Resilience in Karamoja

April 3, 2025 (Kotido, Uganda) – The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), through its Land Governance Unit, in collaboration with…

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IGAD, AfDB, and Kotido Municipality Conduct Consultations Ahead of Tree Planting Initiative to Enhance Climate Resilience in Karamoja

April 2, 2025 (Kotido, Uganda): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), through its Land Governance Unit, in collaboration with Kotido…

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Assessing the Potential of Inland Water Ways: A Case Study of South Sudan

March 25, 2025 (Juba, South Sudan) – The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), through its Blue Economy Programme, has concluded…

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Strengthening Food Security and Nutrition in the IGAD Region

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) is leading a regional push to build stronger, more resilient food security and nutrition…

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Strengthening Agricultural Transformation: IGAD Hosts Regional Training on CAADP 5th Biennial Review Data Collection Tools in Djibouti

March 20, 2025 (Djibouti, Djibouti) – The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC)…

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IGAD to Convene 3rd Water Forum in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on May 19-21, 2025

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, March 17, 2025 – The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) is set to host the 3rd IGAD…

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Harnessing Youth Potential for Climate Resilience in the IGAD Region

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) region is at the frontline of climate change, facing recurring droughts, floods, land degradation,…

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IGAD to Champion Women’s Land Rights at the 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women

March 10 – 21, 2025 (NEW YORK, USA): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development is set to actively participate in the…

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Ministerial Meeting for the First High-Level Learning Event on the Food Systems Resilience Program for Eastern and Southern Africa

March 6, 2025 (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia): Ministers and senior representatives from Eastern and Southern Africa convened at the High-Level Learning…

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First High-Level Learning Event on Food Systems Resilience Program for Eastern and Southern Africa

March 4, 2025 (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia) – The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), in partnership with the African Union Commission…

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First High-Level Learning Event on Food Systems Resilience Program for Eastern and Southern Africa to be Held in Addis Ababa

February 21, 2025 | Djibouti, Djibouti – The African Union Commission (AUC), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), and the…

Agriculture and Environment IGAD Land Governance

IGAD Land Governance unit undertakes the development of an Investigative and Inquiry Guideline for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in Kenya

February 25, 2025, (Machakos, Kenya): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), through its Land Governance Unit, in collaboration with the…

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IGAD Supports Uganda in Advancing Participatory Land Use Planning in the Karamoja Cluster

February 22, 2025, (Karamoja, Uganda): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), in collaboration with Uganda’s Ministry of Lands, Housing, and…

Agriculture and Environment IGAD Blue Economy

Technical Validation Workshop of the Draft IGAD Regional Synthesis Report and the Draft IGAD Plastic Pollution Prevention Strategy and Implementation Plan

February 21, 2025 (Entebbe, Uganda): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), in partnership with the Government of Uganda, today wrapped…

Agriculture and Environment IGAD Land Governance

IGAD Land Governance unit organises National Land Commissions Learning and Experience Sharing Exchange Visit in Kenya

February 17, 2025 (Nairobi, Kenya): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) through its Land Governance Unit, in collaboration with the…

Agriculture and Environment food security

IGAD – Food Systems Resilience Program Strengthens Environmental and Social Safeguards Through Capacity-Building Training

February 14, 2025 (ENTEBBE, Uganda): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), in collaboration with the World Bank, successfully concluded a…

Agriculture and Environment IGAD Land Governance

IGAD Land Governance Unit Holds the IGAD Land Governance Steering Committee Meeting

February 14, 2025 (NAIROBI, Kenya): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) through its Land Governance Unit, in collaboration with the…

Agriculture and Environment IGAD Land Governance

IGAD Land Governance Unit Holds the IGAD Land Governance Steering Committee Meeting

February 14, 2025 (Nairobi, Kenya): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) through its Land Governance Unit, in collaboration with the…

Agriculture and Environment IGAD Blue Economy

Djibouti Strengthens Blue Economy Governance with National Coordination Platform Meeting

12 February 2025 | Arta, Djibouti – The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), in collaboration with Djibouti’s Ministry of Environment and…

Agriculture and Environment IGAD Land Governance

IGAD Land Governance unit conducts Capacity Assessments for Land Administration Education Institutions in the IGAD Region

February 12, 2025 (Nairobi, Kenya): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) through its Land Governance Unit, in collaboration with the…

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IGAD Supported Resilience Building of Pastoral Communities Through Promotion of Climate Smart Fodder Production in Mandera County, Kenya

February 04th 2025 Mandera Kenya: Women in pastoral communities experience multi-faceted challenges during climate change. Lack of productive resources such…

Agriculture and Environment IGAD Blue Economy

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…

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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 Environment food security

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…

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IGAD Hosts Capacity Building Training in Instructional Design to Advance E-Learning Rollout

May 20, 2025 - Nairobi, Kenya: The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has launched a four-day capacity building training in…

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IGAD Ambassadors Unanimously Endorse 2024 Budget, Signal Expansion with New Headquarters.

December 21, 2023, (ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia): The Committee of Ambassadors of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) unanimously endorsed the…

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Committee of Ambassadors Boosts IGAD Budget 2023 with 10% Increments

December 10, 2022, (BISHOFTU, Ethiopia): The Committee of Ambassadors of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development yesterday convened and endorsed the…

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IGAD Is Compliant to International Standards in Financial Reporting

Sept. 3, 2019 (NAIROBI, Kenya): The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), Amb. (Eng) Mahboub Maalim, today…

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Youth as the Engine of Economic Growth in the IGAD Region

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) region is home to one of the youngest populations in the world, with over…

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Women at the Heart of Africa’s Prosperity: IGAD’s Bold Vision for Economic Empowerment

Women are the driving force behind Africa’s economic development, playing a pivotal role in agriculture, trade, and entrepreneurship. Across the…

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Communiqué of the Meeting of the Ministers of Tourism

We, the Ministers responsible for Tourism from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) member states, namely: the Republic of Djibouti,…

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IGAD Executive Secretary, H.E. Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, Official Visit to the Federal Republic of Somalia

MOGADISHU, Somalia, 16 September 2024 – The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), His Excellency Dr. Workneh…

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Intra-regional Trade and Economic Integration: The Case of IGAD Region

Introduction: History tells us that trade began as a barter system in which people exchanged one object for another. Then…

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IGAD launches the Djibouti-Ethiopia train caravan to promote regional integration

July 2, 2023 (NAGAD, Djibouti): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has launched Djibouti-Ethiopia railway caravan for the promotion of…

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IGAD and AfDB Collaborate for Renewable Energy for the Region

March 16, 2023 (ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), with the financial support of the African Development…

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IGAD and Partners Held a Training Workshop on the International Road Transport (TIR/eTIR) and the Conventions on the Contract for the International Carriage of Goods by Roads (CMR/eCMR)

February 3, 2023 (DJIBOUTI, Djibouti): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and some partners yesterday closed a two-day training workshop…

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Eastern Africa Regional Digital Integration Project (P176181)

Electronic Waste (E-waste) Management Plan The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Secretariat will manage environmental and social risks and impacts…

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The Regional Trade Policy 2022-2026 of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development

"This IGAD Regional Trade Policy is an important step towards the realization of the aspirations of the IGAD Member States…

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IGAD Launches its Regional Trade Policy 2022-2026

September 15, 2022 (NAIROBI, Kenya): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) today launched the IGAD Regional Trade Policy 2022-2026 in…

Impact of Covid-19 on Education systems in the IGAD region

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Impact of COVID-19 On Trade and Tourism in IGAD Region

COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the general normal life globally. The IGAD region has not been an exception to this calamity.…

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IGAD Secretariat Hosting African Development Bank Project Preparation Mission

March 29, 2022 (DJIBOUTI, Djibouti): The IGAD Secretariat is hosting an African Development Bank (AfDB) mission to prepare the structuring of…

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Draft National AfCFTA Implementation Strategy for Sudan Reviewed and Validated by Stakeholders

Monday, February 14, 2022: The Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) was launched in 2018 and ratified in Niger in…

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Region to Band together in Support of the IGAD Regional Infrastructure Master Plan

November 26, 2021 (NAIROBI, Kenya): The roundtable conference to support the implementation of the IGAD Regional Infrastructure Master Plan was…

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Development Partners Round Table Conference for IGAD Regional Infrastructure Master Plan (IRIMP), November 23 – 25, 2021 Nairobi, Kenya

Development Partners’ Roundtable on IGAD Regional Infrastructure November 23-25, 2022 Development Partners’ Roundtable on IGAD Regional Infrastructure November 23-25, 2022…

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Regional Integration In Africa – The Case Of IGAD

The Case of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Across the globe, integration has become an essential feature of today’s…

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IGAD Business Forum Convene In Addis Ababa

The 5th IGAD Business Forum Meeting opened in Addis Ababa at Intercontinental hotel this morning with representation from the African…

Joint Steering Committee Meeting in Uganda

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IGAD Member States Scrutinise Regional Infrastructure Master Plan

Oct. 21, 2019 (ENTEBBE, Uganda): The Director of the Economic Cooperation & Regional Integration Division of the Intergovernmental Authority on…

Economic Cooperation Infrastructure Project

IGAD Wrap-ups Development Studies of Djibouti-Juba-Addis-Kampala Corridor

15 May 2019, NAIROBI (Kenya): The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), H.E. Amb (Eng) Mahboub Maalim,…

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Trade ministers adopt IGAD policy framework on informal cross-border trade aimed at boosting cross-border security governance

Ministers in-charge of trade from IGAD Member States convened on 21 June in Mombasa and adopted a policy framework on…

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IGAD Signs Contract for the Development of Regional Infrastructure Master Plan

30-04-2018, Nairobi (Kenya): The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development today signed the contract for the commencement of…

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IGAD Holds Consultations on the Protocol on Free Movement of Persons With Experts of the Government of South Sudan

24-04-2018, Kampala (Uganda): The Minister of Foreign Affairs of South Sudan, H.E. Dr Martin Elia Lomoru, and the Minister for…

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IGAD Hosts the Coordination Meeting of Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Organizations

11/12/2017, Djibouti (Djibouti): The Stakeholder’s Meeting on the Sub-regional Coordination Mechanism (SRCM) for Eastern and Southern Africa, which is being…

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IGAD Economies Scrutinized with Focus on Youth Involvement

24-09-2017, Khartoum (Sudan): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) in partnership with the Horn Economic and Social Policy Institute (HESPI)…

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IGAD Promotes Tourism in the Region

21-08-2017, Djibouti (Djibouti): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) this morning launched the IGAD Tourism Statistics Workshop for Strengthening of…

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IGAD Member States Consult on a Data Sharing Arrangement

02-08-2017, Addis Ababa (Ethiopia): The Director of Agriculture and Environment Division of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), Mr. Mohamed…

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IGAD Business Leaders Convene General Meeting in Mombasa

11-07-2017, Mombasa (Kenya): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development this morning opened the 4th IGAD Business Forum (IBF) Bi-annual General Meeting…

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IGAD Launches Consultations on Establishing a Regional Health Data Base

10-07-2017, Addis Ababa (Ethiopia): The Intergovernmental Authority in Development (IGAD) yesterday opened a Stakeholder Engagement and Orientation Workshop on Regional…

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IGAD and AWF Sign an MOU

Nairobi, Kenya, 5 April 2017 – The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) have signed…

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IGAD Executive Secretary’s Statement on the Appointment of a New Prime Minister in Sudan

Djibouti, 21 May 2025 – The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), H.E. Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, has…

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IGAD Executive Secretary Condemns Drone Strikes on Civilian Infrastructure in Port Sudan

May 8, 2025 – Djibouti, Djibouti: The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) expresses its grave concern and unequivocal condemnation of…

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WHO is IGAD?: #RisingWithIGAD Understanding the Mandate, Membership, and Diversity of IGAD

What is IGAD and Why Was It Established? The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) was formally established in 1996, succeeding…

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Communique of the Extra-Ordinary Summit of the Troop Contributing Countries to the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia and the Federal Government of Somalia

At the invitation of His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of the Republic of Uganda, the Summit of Heads of…

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Statement of the IGAD Executive Secretary, H.E. Workneh Gebeyehu at the PREPARE Project Risk Management Training Workshop in Kenya

Official Statement Workneh Gebeyehu, IGAD Executive Secretary PREPARE Project Risk Management Training Workshop Maanzoni Kenya, 23rd April 2025 Distinguished Representatives from…

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Statement of the IGAD Executive Secretary, H.E. Workneh Gebeyehu, at the Ministerial Meeting of the Troop Contributing Countries (TCCs) to the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM).

OFFICIAL STATEMENT WORKNEH GEBEYEHU, IGAD EXECUTIVE SECRETARY MINISTERIAL MEETING OF THE TROOP CONTRIBUTING COUNTRIES (TCCs) TO THE AFRICAN UNION SUPPORT…

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IGAD Alarmed by Escalating Tensions in the Republic of South Sudan

March 27, 2025, Djibouti: The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) expresses alarm over reports of the house arrest of H.E.…

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Youth in Peace and Security: IGAD’s Commitment to Empowering the Next Generation

The role of youth in peace and security is increasingly recognized as a crucial factor in achieving sustainable peace and…

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IGAD Special Envoy and SSOMA Hold Consultative Meeting in Rome to Advance South Sudan Peace Process

March 20, 2025 (Rome, Italy): The IGAD Special Envoy for South Sudan, Ambassador Ismail Wais (PhD), and the South Sudan…

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IGAD Strengthens Coordination Among Special Envoys to Advance Sudan Peace Process

March 18, 2025 (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia) – The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has reinforced its commitment to a coordinated and…

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Harnessing Youth Potential for Climate Resilience in the IGAD Region

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) region is at the frontline of climate change, facing recurring droughts, floods, land degradation,…

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IGAD to Champion Women’s Land Rights at the 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women

March 10 – 21, 2025 (NEW YORK, USA): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development is set to actively participate in the…

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Communiqué of the 43rd Extraordinary Summit of IGAD Heads of State and Government on the Situation in the Republic of South Sudan

The 43rd Extraordinary Assembly of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Heads of State and Government convened virtually on 12th…

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IGAD to Convene the 43rd Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government on South Sudan

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) is set to convene the 43rd Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government…

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IGAD Calls for Restraint and Dialogue Amid Rising Tensions in Nasir County, South Sudan

Djibouti, March 5, 2025 – The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), H.E. Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, expresses…

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Youth as the Engine of Economic Growth in the IGAD Region

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) region is home to one of the youngest populations in the world, with over…

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IGAD Executive Secretary Congratulates H.E. Mahamoud Ali Youssouf on Election as AU Commission Chair

February 15, 2025 – Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), H.E. Dr.…

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Women at the Forefront of Journalism: The Crucial Role of Women in Journalism

Women journalists play a pivotal role in shaping public discourse, promoting transparency, and amplifying underrepresented voices. In the IGAD region—which…

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Women at the Forefront of Climate Action: IGAD’s Commitment to Gender-Inclusive Environmental Resilience

Women play an essential role in environmental sustainability and climate resilience across Africa. In the IGAD region, which includes Djibouti,…

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The Republic of Djibouti, Chair of IGAD, Condemns Violence in Sudan and Calls for Accountability, Restraint, and Inclusive Dialogue

January 19, 2025 (Djibouti, Djibouti): The Republic of Djibouti, current Chair of IGAD, expresses profound concern over reports of killings…

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IGAD Executive Secretary visits Ali-Sabieh & Ali-Addeh to supervise the progress of the ongoing infrastructure projects construction

December 9, 2024 (ALI SABIEH, Djibouti): A high-level delegation led by H.E. Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, the Executive Secretary of the…

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IGAD Welcomes the Ankara Agreement Between the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the Federal Republic of Somalia

12 December 2024, DJIBOUTI, Djibouti: The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), H.E. Dr Workneh Gebeyehu, has…

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Happy Independence Day Kenya

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IGAD Reaffirms Commitment to Supporting South Sudan’s Peace Process Implementation

Djibouti, Friday, 29 November 2024: Today, the IGAD Special Envoy to South Sudan, the Interim Chairperson of the Reconstituted Joint…

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IGAD Media Awards 2024: Celebrating Excellence in Journalism and Media in the IGAD Region.

Nairobi, Kenya, 23 October 2024 – Nairobi, Kenya, 23 October 2024 – The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) in partnership…

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Happy Independence Day Uganda

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IGAD Executive Secretary Congratulates H.E. Taye Atske-Selassie on His Inauguration as President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

October 7, 2024 (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Executive Secretary, H.E. Dr Workneh Gebeyehu, extends congratulations…

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IGAD Executive Secretary Engages Global Leaders at UNGA79 to Advance Peace and Development in the Horn of Africa

30 September 2024, NEW YORK, USA – The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), H.E. Dr Workneh…

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IGAD Calls for Protection of Civilians and Diplomatic Missions in the Republic of Sudan

October 2, 2024 (Djibouti, Djibouti): The situation in the Republic of Sudan, where civilians, aid workers, critical infrastructure, health centres,…

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IGAD Executive Secretary Condemns Terrorist Acts in Mogadishu, Affirms Support for Somalia’s Path to Peace

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Executive Secretary, H.E. Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, strongly condemns the heinous bomb attacks that occurred…

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IGAD Launches a Review and Validation Workshop for the Customised Gender Mainstreaming Guidelines and Tools for IGAD Pillars / Programme Areas

May 20, 2025 (Machakos, Kenya): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), through its Gender Department, has launched a three-day Review and Validation…

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Call for Proposal: Innovation Grants for Women and Youth Peace Initiatives

Call for Proposal: Innovation Grants for Women and Youth Peace Initiatives IGAD/GENDER Innovation grants supported by the Government of Japan…

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IGAD and Japan Partner to Empower Women and Youth in Leadership and Peacebuilding

March 8, 2025 – Djibouti, Djibouti: On International Women’s Day, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the Government of…

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Accelerate Action: Advancing Gender Equality in the IGAD Region

8 March 2025 (DJIBOUTI, Djibouti): International Women’s Day is a global platform to celebrate the achievements of women and advocate…

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Migrant and Refugee Women Catalysing Social Development within the IGAD Region

Women refugees and migrants in the IGAD region play a crucial role in social development. They create opportunities and contribute…

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Women at the Forefront of Journalism: The Crucial Role of Women in Journalism

Women journalists play a pivotal role in shaping public discourse, promoting transparency, and amplifying underrepresented voices. In the IGAD region—which…

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Women at the Heart of Africa’s Prosperity: IGAD’s Bold Vision for Economic Empowerment

Women are the driving force behind Africa’s economic development, playing a pivotal role in agriculture, trade, and entrepreneurship. Across the…

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Workshop on strengthening the WPS (Women Peace and Security)- Agenda in IGAD’s Peace and Security work

December 10-12, 2024 (DAR ES-SALAAM, Tanzania): The Peace and Security Division and IGAD Gender Unit in collaboration with Folke Bernadotte…

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IGAD Promotes the Regional Action Plan and Gender strategy to the IGAD Women Peace and Security Forum board members

December 3-4, 2024 (Mombassa, Kenya): The Peace and Security Division, in collaboration with the IGAD Gender Unit, kicks off the…

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Mentoring Women Leaders: IGAD Leadership Academy Launches Regional Training for Peace and Leadership

November 18, 2024 (MOMBASA, Kenya): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), through its Leadership Academy (ILA), has launched a Regional…

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IGAD Concludes Training to Operationalise Gender Mainstreaming Tools

Machakos, Kenya, September 5, 2024: The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has successfully wrapped up a crucial training session aimed…

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IGAD celebrated International Women’s Day in Djibouti

March 8, 2024 (DJIBOUTI-VILLE, Djibouti): The intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) colorfully celebrated International Women’s Day, in a special event…

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IGAD Conducts a Gender Mainstreaming Workshop for IGAD Member States’ Legislative Bodies

February 22, 2024 (NAIROBI, Kenya): The Peace and Security Division’s Political Affairs Program successfully concluded a three-day workshop on Gender…

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Advocating for Gender-Responsive Climate Solutions Amidst Women’s Rights Challenges

IGAD joins the rest of the world in commemorating International Human Rights Day, marking the conclusion of the 16 Days…

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IGAD organises a Ministerial Meeting for the Adoption of the IGAD Regional Gender Strategy and IGAD Regional Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security.

November 29, 2023 (MOMBASA, Kenya): IGAD Member States Ministers responsible for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (GEWE), together with representatives…

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Gender and Power Analysis and Stakeholder Meetings Held in Kotido and Kampala, Uganda

October 06, 2023 (Kotido - Kampala, Uganda): IGAD organised a stakeholder meeting for actors implementing Gender and Climate change actions…

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IGAD conducts a Workshop on Women Peace and Security (WPS) Trends in the Region

September 16, 2023 (ADAMA , Ethiopia): The IGAD Peace and Security Division conducted a workshop on Women's Peace and Security…

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IGAD Launches Institutional Capacity Building Programme for Gender Equality and Women Empowerment (GEWE).

September 6, 2023 (NAIROBI, Kenya): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Gender Department officially inaugurates its Institutional Capacity Building for…

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IGAD Holds a Conference to Operationalise it’s Women ,Peace and Security Forum

August 16, 2023 (Machakos, Kenya): The recently concluded IGAD Women, Peace and Security Forum (IWPSF) Conference has left a tremendousmark…

Gender Peace and Security

IGAD holds an Experience Sharing Workshop for Experts on National Action Plans (Naps) and the Continental Results Framework-

April 5, 2023 (DJIBOUTI, Djibouti): The IGAD Peace and Security Division Concluded a 2-day experience sharing workshop in Bishoftu, Ethiopia.…

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IGAD Trains Women Entrepreneurs on Finance Literacy

March 2, 2023 (ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme…

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Women’s Land Rights ARE Human Rights

Today, IGAD joins the rest of the world to commemorate the International Human Rights Day. Globally, the Human Rights Day…

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Support Women Entrepreneurs in IGAD Region to Build Skills

November 23, 2022 (DJIBOUTI, Djibouti) - The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Secretariat, in partnership with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), United Nations Institute…

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The IGAD 2022 Gender and Resilience Knowledge Share Fair

September 1, 2022 (Mombasa, Kenya): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) through its IGAD Drought Disaster Resilience and Sustainable Initiative (IDDRSI)…

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Induction Training for Ethiopia Ministry of Women and Social Affairs.

April 8, 2022 (DJIBOUTI, Djibouti): IGAD Secretariat in partnership with UNDP Regional Center Service for Africa (RCSA) yesterday concluded a two-day…

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Induction Training at Ethiopia Ministry of Women and Social Affairs

April 7, 2022 (ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia): The Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia in collaboration with IGAD Secretariat and…

Gender

IGAD Trains on Gender and Development

24-06-2018, Addis Ababa (Ethiopia): The Gender Unit of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) today concluded a three-day training workshop…

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Training Workshop On Monitoring Of Agreements For Sudanese Women And Youth

March 14-16, 2021 (Khartoum, Sudan): A training workshop on Monitoring of agreements for women and youth of Sudan that is organized…

IGAD Women, Peace And Security Forum Discusses Peace Priorities

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IGAD Women, Peace And Security Forum Discusses Priorities To Promote Sustainable Peace In The Region

25 January 2021 (Entebbe, Uganda): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Women, Peace and Security Forum (IWPSF) this morning started…

Gender Mediation Support Peace and Security

Strategic Thinking Workshop For Empowering Sudanese Women

Towards a Common Position on increased inclusion, participation and representation in Peace Processes and Peacebuilding (more…)

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Political Affairs PRESS RELEASE Press Releases The Executive Secretary

IGAD Executive Secretary’s Statement on the Appointment of a New Prime Minister in Sudan

Djibouti, 21 May 2025 – The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), H.E. Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, has…

Peace and Security

May 12-15, 2025 (Moyale), through its Peaceful and Resilient Borderlands Programme (PRBP), conducted a baseline validation mission in two key…

Executive Secretary Peace and Security PRESS RELEASE Press Releases The Executive Secretary

IGAD Alarmed by Escalating Tensions in the Republic of South Sudan

March 27, 2025, Djibouti: The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) expresses alarm over reports of the house arrest of H.E.…

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Youth in Peace and Security: IGAD’s Commitment to Empowering the Next Generation

The role of youth in peace and security is increasingly recognized as a crucial factor in achieving sustainable peace and…

Executive Secretary Peace and Security

IGAD Strengthens Coordination Among Special Envoys to Advance Sudan Peace Process

March 18, 2025 (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia) – The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has reinforced its commitment to a coordinated and…

Leadership Academy

Securing the future: IGAD Leadership Academy empowers women and youth to drive change

Any time the story of the IGAD region is told, the narrative of challenges, conflict, instability and human crisis always…

Executive Secretary Peace and Security Press Releases The Executive Secretary Uncategorized

IGAD to Convene the 43rd Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government on South Sudan

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) is set to convene the 43rd Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government…

Gender Leadership Academy Peace and Security

IGAD and Japan Partner to Empower Women and Youth in Leadership and Peacebuilding

March 8, 2025 – Djibouti, Djibouti: On International Women’s Day, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the Government of…

Peace and Security PRESS RELEASE Press Releases The Executive Secretary

The Republic of Djibouti, Chair of IGAD, Condemns Violence in Sudan and Calls for Accountability, Restraint, and Inclusive Dialogue

January 19, 2025 (Djibouti, Djibouti): The Republic of Djibouti, current Chair of IGAD, expresses profound concern over reports of killings…

IGAD Security Sector Program Peace and Security

High-Level Regional Forum on the IGAD Regional Cooperation and Coordination Mechanism (RCCM) Against Transnational Security Threats (TSTs) Statute and Operationalisation

December 17-18, 2024 (MOMBASA, Kenya): The IGAD Security Sector Programme (IGAD SSP), under the Peace and Security Division, convened the…

Gender Peace and Security

Workshop on strengthening the WPS (Women Peace and Security)- Agenda in IGAD’s Peace and Security work

December 10-12, 2024 (DAR ES-SALAAM, Tanzania): The Peace and Security Division and IGAD Gender Unit in collaboration with Folke Bernadotte…

Gender Peace and Security

IGAD Promotes the Regional Action Plan and Gender strategy to the IGAD Women Peace and Security Forum board members

December 3-4, 2024 (Mombassa, Kenya): The Peace and Security Division, in collaboration with the IGAD Gender Unit, kicks off the…

Peace and Security Uncategorized

IGAD Builds Capacities of Ethiopian Youth Leaders on Conflict Prevention, Management and Resolution (CPMR)

November 25-27 , 2024 (BISHOFTU, Ethiopia): The Peace and Security Division successfully conducted a 3-day Capacity-Building Workshop on Conflict Prevention,…

Education & Youth Gender Leadership Academy Peace and Security

Mentoring Women Leaders: IGAD Leadership Academy Launches Regional Training for Peace and Leadership

November 18, 2024 (MOMBASA, Kenya): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), through its Leadership Academy (ILA), has launched a Regional…

Peace and Security Political Affairs

IGAD Successfully Concludes a Consultative Meeting to Support the Operationalisation of the National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) Network

October 31, 2024, the IGAD Political Affairs and Peace Building Unit successfully conducted a three-day consultative meeting in Bishoftu, Ethiopia.…

IGAD Media Awards 2024: Celebrating Excellence in Journalism and Media in the IGAD Region.

Nairobi, Kenya, 23 October 2024 – Nairobi, Kenya, 23 October 2024 – The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) in partnership…

Peace and Security

IGAD Concludes Capacity Building Workshop on Post-Conflict Transition

October 10, 2024 (JUBA, South Sudan): The Peace and Security Division successfully conducted a four-day Capacity Building Training Workshop on…

Peace and Security

IGAD Holds Capacity Building Workshop on Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Indicators for Peace and Security Gender Working Group

October 3, 2024, (KAMPALA, Uganda): In a strategic effort to enhance the implementation of the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS)…

Peace and Security PRESS RELEASE

IGAD Set to Host 2nd Annual IGAD Media Awards 2024, Highlighting Peace and Security

7 October 2024 – Djibouti, Djibouti: The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) is pleased to announce the upcoming IGAD Media…

Peace and Security Political Affairs

The Annual IGAD Governance Forum (IGF): Experience Sharing Meeting 2024

September 26, 2024 () The Political Affairs and Peace building Unit (PAP) of the Inter-governmental Organisation on Development (IGAD) under…

Economic Cooperation Executive Secretary IGAD Blue Economy Peace and Security Press Releases The Executive Secretary

IGAD Executive Secretary, H.E. Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, Official Visit to the Federal Republic of Somalia

MOGADISHU, Somalia, 16 September 2024 – The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), His Excellency Dr. Workneh…

Peace and Security Political Affairs

Dialogue and Capacity Building Workshop for Sudanese Women Refugees in Peace-making and Peace building Processes

August 24, 2024, (KAMPALA-Uganda): The Political Affairs Mediation and Peace Building (PAP) of the Intergovernmental Authority on development(IGAD) in partnership…

IGAD Security Sector Program Peace and Security

International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism

Prioritising civilian lives in the fight against terrorism As early as 2012, the Madrid Declaration explicitly called on states to…

Executive Secretary Peace and Security The Executive Secretary

IGAD Strongly Condemns the Heinous Attack that Occurred on Friday at Liido Public Beach in Mogadishu, Somalia.

DJIBOUTI, Djibouti, 03 August 2024 – The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) strongly condemns the heinous attack that occurred on…

Peace and Security Political Affairs

Successful conclusion of the High-Level Consultative Workshop on Mediation and Conflict Resolution Institutions

July 12, 2024 (MOMBASA, Kenya): The Political Affairs and Peace Building of the Peace and Security Division successfully concluded a…

South Sudan Office The Executive Secretary

Happy Independence Day South Sudan

Peace and Security

IGAD Conducts a Youth, Peace, and Security Training Workshop on Conflict Prevention, Management, and Resolution (CPMR)

July 5, 2024 (NAIROBI, Kenya): the Peace and Security Division Successfully concluded this year’s second round of Youth Peace and Security…

IGAD Security Sector Program Peace and Security

IGAD Successfully Concludes the Youth, Peace, and Security Training Workshop on Conflict Prevention, Management, and Resolution (CPMR)

June 19-21 2024, in Adama, Ethiopia, the Peace and Security Division successfully concludes the Youth, Peace, and Security Training Workshop…

Peace and Security Political Affairs The Executive Secretary

IGAD Conducts a round table workshop on Understanding the Workings of Politicians and Journalists in Support of the Reduction of Tensions in African Societies.

10- 12 June 2024, The Peace and Security Division successfully conducted and concluded a three-day roundtable workshop in Juba, South…

IGAD Security Sector Program Peace and Security

Pioneering Visit of IGAD SSP to the Republic of Chile: A Promising South-to-South Cooperation

June 6, 2024 (Santiago de Chile): At the invitation of the Embassy of Chile in Ethiopia and the African Union,…

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