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September 20, 2024 (FBC) – The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has launched today Sustainable Tourism Master Plan for the next 10 years.
Sept 20, 2024
IGAD Sustainable Tourism Master Plan Promotes Inclusive Tourism In Region: UNECA
Addis Ababa, September 20, 2024 (FBC) – The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has launched today Sustainable Tourism Master Plan for the next 10 years.
The IGAD Sustainable Tourism Master Plan 2024-2034 aims at promoting regional integration and sustainable development in the tourism sector across IGAD member states.
It also aspires to develop a unified tourism space, strengthen cross-border collaboration, drive investment in infrastructure and innovation, and promote sustainable and inclusive growth.
Speaking at the event, representing Claver Gatete, Executive Secretary and United Nations Under Secretary General, Andrew Mall, emphasized the importance of tourism as a key driver of social-economic change and job creation.
Sept 19, 2024
Addis Ababa, September 19, 2024 (FBC) – The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) today announced that it has selected Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia as the new IGAD Tourism Champion for a period of 3 years.
His visionary leadership will play a pivotal role in advancing sustainable tourism across the region, driving economic growth, cultural preservation, and environmental stewardship for the benefit of all IGAD Member States, the bloc said in an official statement issued this afternoon.
Recall that IGAD has launched its 10 year Sustainable Tourism Master Plan (STMP) 2024-2034 earlier today in a bid to shape a more sustainable and inclusive future for tourism in the IGAD region.
Sept 19, 2024
Addis Ababa, September 19, 2024 (FBC) – Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) today rolled out the region’s 10-year Sustainable Tourism Master Plan (STMP 2024-2034) which aims to shape a more sustainable and inclusive future for the tourism sector in the region.
IGAD Executive Secretary, Workneh Gebeyehu, together with IGAD Ministers responsible for Tourism and key leaders from the tourism sector, gathered at the iconic Adwa Victory Memorial Museum Hall to officially launch the IGAD Sustainable Tourism Master Plan 2024-2034.
This significant milestone marks the beginning of a transformative decade focused on advancing sustainable tourism development across the region, fostering collaboration, innovation, and resilience in the industry, it was indicated.
Sept 18, 2024
Addis Ababa, September 18, 2024 (FBC) – The launch of Tourism Satellite Account will help strengthen the sector for meaningful contribution to Ethiopia’s economy, according to the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA).
Note that the Ministry of Tourism (MoT) and ECA launched the Ethiopia Tourism Satellite Account (TSA) on Tuesday, a tool for use in strengthening tourism for effective contribution to the country’s economy.
“The launch of the TSA provides us with the data, but it is up to us to interpret and use it effectively to understand the true magnitude of the tourism industry,” said Geoffrey Manyara, on behalf of Mama Keita, ECA Eastern Africa Office Director during the launch in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Sept 18, 2024
Addis Ababa, September 18, 2024 (FBC) – Ministers of Tourism from IGAD member countries highlighted the impressive infrastructure developments in Ethiopia, particularly in the tourism sector.
Ministers of Tourism from IGAD member countries, along with other guests, visited Entoto Park, Science Museum and the Adwa Victory Memorial Musium, which are becoming popular tourist attractions in Addis Ababa.
Speaking to ENA, Bahinduka Martin Mugarra, State Minister of Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities of Uganda, commended Ethiopia for its resilience and cultural significance.
“I think all of us in Africa know the Ethiopian story of resistance, and it was a great story, inspiration and African story. It’s good to be here and have it first class and listen and see what was used and the feel of the story,” he said further mentioning that Africans can maintain their narrative and cultures in this way in the future.
Sept 17, 2024
Addis Ababa, September 17, 2024 (FBC) – In ceremony held today, Ethiopia unveiled its first-ever Tourism Satellite Account (ET-TSA), marking a significant milestone in the country’s tourism sector. The launch of the ET-TSA, which was prepared in collaboration with the UN Tourism Statistics Department, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and partner institutions, which took more than one year and six months to complete.
By documenting and preserving the data of the satellite account, Ethiopia aims to effectively harness and utilize the economic potential of its tourism sector, the Ministry of Tourism (MoT) asserted.
Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), Workneh Gebeyehu (PhD),
IGAD: its history and development
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) in Eastern Africa was created in 1996 to supersede the Intergovernmental Authority on Drought and Development (IGADD) which was founded in 1986 to mitigate the effects of the recurring severe droughts and other natural disasters that resulted in widespread famine, ecological degradation and economic hardship in the region. Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan and Uganda - took action through the United Nations to establish the intergovernmental body for development and drought control in their region. Eritrea became the seventh member after attaining independence in 1993 and in 2011 South Sudan joined IGAD as the eighth member state.
With the new emerging political and socio-economic challenges, the assembly of Heads of State and Government, meeting in Addis Ababa in April 1995, resolved to revitalize IGADD and expand areas of cooperation among Member States. The new and revitalized IGAD was launched during the 5th Summit of IGAD Assembly of Heads of State and Government held on 25-26 November 1996 in Djibouti. The Summit endorsed the decision to enhance regional cooperation in three priority areas of food security and environmental protection, economic cooperation, regional integration and social development peace and security.
IGAD Vision and Mission Statements
The founding leaders of IGAD were motivated by a vision where the people of the region would develop a regional identity, live in peace and enjoy a safe environment alleviating poverty through appropriate and effective sustainable development programmes. The IGAD Secretariat as the executive body of the Authority was given the mandate to achieve this goal.
Vision: IGAD to be the premier Regional Economic Community (REC) for achieving peace and sustainable development in the region.
Mission: Promote regional cooperation and integration to add value to Member States’ efforts in achieving peace, security and prosperity.
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THE IGAD REGION
The Geography of the Region
The IGAD region stretches over an area of 5.2 million km2 that comprises the countries of Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Uganda. The region has about 6960 Km of coastline with the Indian Ocean, Gulf of Aden, Gulf of Toudjoura and the Red Sea. Also, the IGAD region has a total of 6910 Km of international borders with Egypt, Libya, Chad, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda and Tanzania. Map 1 above shows the region. Some 70 percent of the IGAD region is made up of Arid and Semi Arid Lands (ASALs), which receive less than 600 mm of rainfall annually. The rest of the region has a great variety of climates and landscapes including cool highlands, swamp areas, tropical rain forests and other features typical of an equatorial region. Furthermore, the region possesses diverse ecosystems and agro-ecological zones at different altitudes ranging from 150 meters below sea level (Dalul) to about 4600 meters above the sea level (Mount Kenya). Socio-economically, most of the IGAD Member States belong to the worlde’s Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and share similar economic growth rates and social ethnic groups across their borders, which could be a good opportunity for regional integration, if appropriately utilised.
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