Africa Trade Organizations
Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD)
| Countries Involved: |  Djibouti,  Ethiopia,  Kenya,  Somalia,  Sudan,  Uganda, |
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| Area of Cooperation: | Agriculture and Environment, Economic Cooperation and Social Development, Peace and Security, Gender Affairs |
| Summary: | IGAD was formed after severe drought and the purpose of the organization was the development and drought control of the regions. Now IGAD is now also a forum for regional security and political dialogue. |