This theme explores the avenues and obstacles to deeper regional cooperation and integration within the IGAD region and beyond. Key areas of focus include the opportunities presented by AfCFTA, the potential of tourism and ICT for development, promoting intra-regional trade and industrial growth, developing infrastructure, and the cooperative management of vital transboundary ecosystems.
The proceedings report compiled by BRIDGE documents a high-level public awareness session hosted by the IGAD Secretariat in April 2026 to discuss the historic ratification of the IGAD Treaty. This...