The implementation of the Support for Effective Cooperation and Coordination of the Cross-border Initiative in the Cross-Border Areas of the Horn of Africa Region (SECCCI) project officially started with an inception meeting held in Nairobi, Kenya on 26 and 27...
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has adopted a Cluster Approach to strengthen cross border cooperation among its Member States, which it is implementing in collaboration with its Development Partners. In order to address the needs of the people in...
The cross-border health programme, implemented by IGAD’s Health and Social Development Division (HESAD), focuses in particular on cross-border marginalized populations (CBMP) and pastoralists living in arid and semi-arid lands. By Shadrack Oiye IGAD Member States...
By Dr. Dominic Kathiya The Karimojong and Turkana pastoralist communities have long been known for conflicts over livestock and access to natural resources. But with sustained peace prevailing in the region, they are turning their attention to long-term development...
Theme: Consolidating the Path to Resilience and Sustainability The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) inaugurated its Second Annual Resilience Share Fair under the regional organization’s Drought Disaster Resilience and Sustainability Initiative...
Cross-border areas are usually located far from national capitals, at the periphery of the countries. In the pastoral context of the drylands of the Horn of Africa region, where there are high levels of human and livestock mobility, borders have little significance...
