Occasional Paper No.001

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has undergone a significant transformation from its origins as a drought-focused entity (IGADD) in 1986 to a comprehensive regional organization mandated with development and security. Following a 1996 revitalization that expanded its scope to include peace and socio economic matters , member states adopted a New Treaty in June 2023 to address modern geopolitical threats and deepen regional integration. This new legal framework broadens cooperation into diverse sectors, including tourism, digital governance, gender equality, and private sector participation.