Intergovernmental Authority for Development (IGAD)

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) promotes regional cooperation and integration in efforts to achieve peace, security and prosperity in Member States (Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Uganda

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development is the Regional Economic Community of the Horn of Africa for peace, prosperity, and regional integration.

IGAD focuses on six priority areas:

Agriculture, livestock and fisheries development
Natural resources and environment protection
Social Development
Regional Economic Cooperation and Integration
Peace and Security
Gender Affairs

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December 8, 2025

Looking ahead with gratitude and shared purpose

Thank you for your support in 2025. We look forward to collaborating with you in 2026.

December 2, 2025

GRP launches Mobilising Business for Resilience to accelerate private sector action on climate adaptation and resilience

Launched at COP30 with IFC, Mobilising Business for Resilience (MBR) is a new platform helping companies turn climate risk awareness into action.

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Meet the winners of the TECH4Resilience Challenge

Eight initiatives using AI-powered solutions to advance climate and disaster preparedness.

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WBCSD and GRP announce the winners of the Climate Resilience Awards

The winning submissions showcase real and cross-cutting solutions alongside COP30 Belem.

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As the world approaches critical tipping points, a comprehensive global scientific report shows that resilience — the ability to live and develop with change and crises — must now be placed at the heart of global decision-making. The Resilience Science Must-Knows highlights nine insights to connect climate, biodiversity, and development goals, supporting societies to prepare for, respond to, and transform through change and crises.