Dr. Awira Anthony, PhD

Director of Planning Coordination and Partnerships @igadsecretariat

[Dr. Awira Anthony, PhD @AnthonyAwira]

Africa’s development #financing landscape is shifting.
• #Concessional financing is tightening.
• Development #cooperation models are changing.
• Blended finance and private investment are gaining ground.
Is Africa entering a new era of #development @partnerships?

[African Development Bank Group @AfDB_Group]

At the closing ceremony of the #AfDBAM2026 in Brazzaville on 29 May, @AfDBPresident Dr Sidi Ould Tah thanked the Republic of the #Congo for its “fraternal welcome” and “exceptional organisation” of the 61st Annual Meetings.

President Ould Tah also announced that Angola has pledged to the replenishment of the African Development Fund (ADF-17), bringing the number of African contributing countries to 25. He emphasised that the Bank Group’s ambition is to become, “the solution bank, for the Africa we want.”

[Dr. Awira Anthony, PhD @AnthonyAwira]

Reflection Wednesday;
Regional integration creates stronger economies, deeper partnerships, and a more resilient Horn of Africa for generations to come.
#Leadership #Regionaldevelopment #HornofAfrica

[IGAD Secretariat @IGADsecretariat]

🌙 Eid Al-Adha Mubarak from #IGAD ✨

As we celebrate this blessed occasion, IGAD extends warm wishes to the people of the region and beyond, as well as to all partners and communities observing Eid al-Adha.

May this season inspire peace, solidarity, compassion, and renewed hope for stronger and more united communities across our region.

Together, as we celebrate #IGADat40, let us continue advancing cooperation, unity, and shared prosperity for One Region, One Future.

#EidAlAdha
#RisingWithIGAD
#OneRegionOneFuture

[Dr. Awira Anthony, PhD @AnthonyAwira]

Regional resilience depends on integrated and future-ready #datasystems.

In Entebbe, IGAD Member States and partners advanced discussions on RSDS II (2026–2030), focusing on statistical modernization, interoperability, and evidence-based policymaking.

#IGAD #DataForDevelopment

[ICPAC @IGAD_CPAC]

This week at #GHACOF73 in Addis Ababa Ethiopia, we successfully launched the ICPAC Triggers & Thresholds system for Anticipatory Action.

See the actual thresholds for hazards here → https://t.co/svl9RWBsIu

This milestone has been made possible with support from our partners and strong backing from our donors @eu_echo and @GermanyDiplo. We are absolutely grateful to all of them.

#TriggerToAct #DisasterRiskReduction #ClimateResilience #EarlyWarningsForAll #ClimateAction

[IGAD Secretariat @IGADsecretariat]

📊 Advancing Regional Statistics for Better Decision-Making

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development, in partnership with AU STATAFRIC, is currently convening the Meeting of RSDS Coordinators implementing SHaSA II in Entebbe from 18–21 May 2026 to validate assessment findings and shape the Second Regional Strategy for the Development of Statistics (RSDS II) 2026–2030.

The ongoing workshop aims to strengthen the IGAD regional statistical system to support evidence-based policymaking and sustainable development across the IGAD region.

Participants, including National Statistics Offices, @statafric, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, @AfDB_Group, @Paris21 and @UNWomen, are working to align regional statistical priorities with SHaSA II, Agenda 2063, and the SDGs.

#DataForDevelopment #RegionalIntegration #OneRegionOneFuture #RisingWithIGAD

[ICPAC @IGAD_CPAC]

📢 Media and communication are the heartbeat of #GHACOF73. 🎙️🗞️📺 They aren't just covering the event; they are key contributors to the process and essential for translating complex climate outcomes into meaningful impact for all.

#ClimateAction #GHACOF #media

[Dr. Awira Anthony, PhD @AnthonyAwira]

#Data is becoming one of the region’s most strategic development assets.

Today in Entebbe, Uganda, @IGADsecretariat Member States and regional partners are validating #Regional #StatisticalSystem assessment findings and shaping the #IGAD #RSDSIIStrategy (2026–2030).

[Dr. Awira Anthony, PhD @AnthonyAwira]

Regional institutions are under growing pressure to demonstrate real value.

But value is not measured by meetings and reports alone.
It is measured by✔️ #Bettercoordination ✔️ #Sharedsolutions ✔️ #Tangible #regionalimpact

#Performancesystems must start measuring real change.

[ICPAC @IGAD_CPAC]

The shift from reaction to anticipation starts in 4 days. ⚡ As highlighted by Dr Ahmed Amdihun, delay costs lives — which is why what we're launching at #GHACOF73 in Addis on 19 May matters so deeply. Be part of this milestone for the Greater Horn of Africa. 🌍 @aamdihun @IGADsecretariat #EarlyAction #ClimateAction #ClimateResilience #DisasterRiskReduction #AddisAbaba #Ethiopia

[African Union @_AfricanUnion]

“African ideas and evidence-based solutions must lead the future of Africa,” said the Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. @DCP_Haddadi , at the inaugural Think Tank Coordination and Capacity-Strengthening Workshop for the African Think Tank Platform (#ATTP).

The message was echoed by stakeholders, reflecting a shared commitment to strengthening Africa-led research and policymaking. The #ATTP is building the capacity of think tanks to generate policy-ready research that advances #Agenda2063 and supports more effective decision-making across the continent. From trade and digitalisation to climate and food security, the platform is translating continental priorities into measurable impact.

[Dr. Awira Anthony, PhD @AnthonyAwira]

Following the #inauguration of H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni as President of the Republic of Uganda, today’s engagements reaffirmed the importance of #regional #cooperation, #diplomacy, and #partnerships in advancing shared regional progress.
#RegionalDevelopment #AfricaRising

[IGAD Secretariat @IGADsecretariat]

IGAD Executive Secretary Arrives in Uganda for Presidential Inauguration Ceremony

H.E. @DrWorkneh, Executive Secretary of IGAD, has arrived in Kampala, Uganda, to attend the inauguration ceremony of H.E. @KagutaMuseveni, President of the Republic of Uganda.

His participation underscores IGAD’s commitment to regional solidarity, cooperation and continued engagement with Member States in advancing peace, stability and development across the region.

@StateHouseUg
#OneRegionOneFuture
#RisingWithIGAD

[IGAD Spokesperson @IGAD_Spokes]

Four months after Uganda’s general election, IGAD’s Executive Secretary, H.E. @DrWorkneh, has arrived in #Uganda ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of President-elect H.E. @KagutaMuseveni
set to take place in Kampala tomorrow.

He joins Heads of State and Government and regional leaders in marking this important occasion, which reflects the strong ties among IGAD Member States and the mutual respect that underpins their cooperation.

#IGADAt40

[Dr. Awira Anthony, PhD @AnthonyAwira]

As we begin a new week, it is worth remembering that sustainable regional #transformation is rarely achieved through ambition alone, but through the #collectivecommitment to move #vision into action.

Shared Futures: The African Policy Dialogue with Dr. Anthony Awira, PhD

[African Development Bank Group @AfDB_Group]

The @AfDB_Group and @jpmorgan met in Abidjan on Monday April 20, to deepen their strategic partnership amid mounting global uncertainty, covering capital markets, energy security and financing solutions for #Africa's long-term development: https://t.co/wjraSqRjrU

[Dr. Awira Anthony, PhD @AnthonyAwira]

A reflection on Africa’s regional integration journey through the lens of policy, partnerships and implementation realities 🤝.
#africanleadership #AfricanGovernance #Policies #Shapingafrica #Africandialogue

[Mohamed Abdi Ware @MAWareSO]

Pleasure to welcome an @AfDB_group delegation led by Ms Roza Mamuye Bora, Principal Statistician at AfDB, who are at the IGAD Secretariat for a four day appraisal mission aimed at enhancing socio economic statistics across the IGAD region.

Good statistics is essential for evidence-based decision making by policy makers and other stakeholders. We look forward to this critical collaboration with the African Development Bank.