The Horn of Africa, on the record
Drought, climate, security and trade across the eight IGAD member states - explained in files and reports.
South Sudan, Africa's newest nation
Independent since 2011, with the potential to become a self-sustaining country and a hub for tourism and business.
About the region
Floods, droughts and borders shape life in the Horn of Africa. Since 1996 its governments have worked together through IGAD to prepare for them.
The IGAD
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development: founded in 1996 to tackle drought and development together.
Intergovernmental Authority on Development
How the authority grew from the old IGADD into a partner for peace and trade. Read the history →
Peace and security
CEWARN: warning before conflict
Since 2002 the Conflict Early Warning and Response Mechanism has watched for tension over grazing, water and borders - so that it can be calmed before it turns violent.
Files
Climate, borders and infrastructure
ICPAC
The IGAD Climate Prediction and Application Centre warns member states of droughts, floods and extreme weather.
Climate
ICPAT
The capacity-building programme against terrorism helps police, courts and border posts work together.
Security
Infrastructure conference
Heads of state meet to plan the roads, power and ports that regional trade depends on.