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#Mixed Migration #Forced Displacement #Development #Regional Integration #Africa.RTs are not endorsements.@IGADsecretariat: Senior Program Coordinator

[IGAD Health & Social Development Division @IGADHealthS]

#IGADRefugees

The Deputy Executive Secretary @IGADsecretariat, HE @MAWareSO joined the #GovernmentofEthiopia and @RRSEthiopia at the Launch of the #Mekatet Roadmap - a national framework designed to advance the socio-economic inclusion of refugees and host communities in #Ethiopia

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[IGAD Secretariat @IGADsecretariat]

IGAD Reaffirms Support for Refugee Inclusion in Ethiopia

H.E. IGAD Deputy Executive Secretary Mohamed Abdi Ware participated in the launch of the MAKATET Roadmap: National Framework for the Socio-Economic Inclusion of Refugees in Ethiopia at the historic Adwa Museum in Addis Ababa.

Hosted by H.E. Teyiba Hassen, Director General of Ethiopia's Refugees and Returnees Service (RRS), the event brought together senior government officials, development partners, diplomats, civil society, and refugee-led organizations.

In his remarks, H.E. Mohamed Abdi Ware commended Ethiopia's longstanding tradition of providing refuge and protection to those fleeing conflict and reaffirmed IGAD's commitment to supporting the implementation of the MAKATET Roadmap and strengthening regional cooperation on refugee inclusion and durable solutions.

[IGAD Health & Social Development Division @IGADHealthS]

𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚'𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐤𝐚 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧: 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐠𝐞𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧

🗓️ 8-10 June 2026 | Naivasha, Kenya 🇰🇪

The @IGADSecretariat and @DRSKenya have launched a #3day capacity-building workshop for legislators and policymakers on refugee protection and inclusion.

The workshop strengthens understanding of refugee governance frameworks and supports implementation of Kenya’s Shirika Plan (2025–2036), advancing the transition from refugee camps to integrated, self-reliant settlements.

Bringing together Member of the County Assembly (MCAs) from Garissa, Turkana, and Nairobi City counties, alongside partners from DRS, the Shirika Plan Secretariat, and the @WorldBankGroup, the initiative promotes alignment of county legislation, planning, and budgeting with national refugee policies for the benefit of both refugees and host communities.

#IGADSupportPlatform

[IGAD Health & Social Development Division @IGADHealthS]

#IGADRefugees

📍Day 3 of the Consultation Workshop on Policy Awareness & Operationalization of Refugees’ Right to Work

#IGAD & @@RRSEthiopia facilitated candid group discussions to identify key bottlenecks to refugee access to work. Focus areas included:
🌟Streamlining National ID integration & administrative pathways
🌟Linking National IDs with digital & financial systems in the private sector
🌟Strengthening recognition of National IDs for Refugees

Key recommendations, include:
✅Increased awareness of Directive 1019/2024 across government & private sector
✅Decentralizing ID registration to improve refugee access
✅Developing SOPs to guide agencies on work permits & business licensing

#IGADSupportPlatform

[IGAD Health & Social Development Division @IGADHealthS]

𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐠𝐞𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐚 | 14–16 April 2026

The @IGADSecretariat and @RRSEthiopia have convened a 3-day National Consultation Workshop on policy awareness and operationalizing refugee right to work in Ethiopia.

The discussions focus on implementing Article 26 of Refugee Proclamation No. 1110/2019 (Right to work) and Directive No. 1019/2024, which sets out procedures for work permits and business licenses.

The workshop aims to build consensus on practical strategies to support refugee economic inclusion and address implementation challenges.

In her opening remarks, @TeybaHassen, Director General of @RRSEthiopia, reaffirmed Ethiopia’s commitment to advancing the right to work and encouraged private sector meeting.

IGAD’s Head of Mission, @abebaw_bihonegn, emphasized regional displacement challenges and the need for policy reforms and actionable solutions from the meeting.

The engagement is supported by the @WorldBankAfrica under the Regional Policy Dialogue on Forced Displacement in the Horn of Africa.

#IGADRefugees #IGADSupportPlatform

[IGAD Health & Social Development Division @IGADHealthS]

📍National Dialogue and Knowledge Exchange on Development Responses to Forced Displacement in Ethiopia, Concludes.

The forum was a demonstration of whole of Government approach as participants convened to enhance synergy, coordination, and complementarity across Ministries, Departments and Agencies implementing Development Response to Displacement Impacts Project (DRDIP II) in Ethiopia.

Participants committed to accelerate implementation of the MAKATET Roadmap, strengthen coordination across Federal, Regional, and Woreda levels, scale up economic inclusion and livelihood opportunities and enhance data systems and use evidence for policy and planning, among others. #IGADRefugees

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[IGAD Health & Social Development Division @IGADHealthS]

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Under the #IGADSupportPlatform on Forced Displacement, IGAD Heads of State made pledges to improve protection space and solutions for the forcibly displaced residing in the region.

Member States have since developed national legislation for protection of refugees and asylum seekers, adopted an open door policies alongside whole of Government and whole of society approaches, while improving the social economic conditions of displaced persons across the region, among others.

[IGAD Health & Social Development Division @IGADHealthS]

Day 2 RECAP | National Dialogue and Knowledge Exchange on Development Responses to Forced Displacement in Ethiopia.

📑Learning session: Ai Machine Learning in Displacement Crisis Settings ~ Moderated by @WoldamlakA, DRDIP (IGAD)

🎯Use of Machine Learning for Refugee forecasting: preparing for Refugee Movement Before They Happen ~ Matt Stephens, DRDIP (World Bank)

🎯 Application Of Ai Machine Learning in Displacement Crisis Management Experiences from DRDIP-Uganda ~ Dr. Robert Limlim, DRDIP (Uganda)

📋Key Take away: Predictive values provide for advanced crisis planning and preparedness

#IGADRefugees #IGADSupportPlatform

[IGAD Health & Social Development Division @IGADHealthS]

📍Day 2 | National Dialogue and Knowledge Exchange on Development Responses to #ForcedDisplacement, in Ethiopia.

⚕️Refugee inclusion in Ethiopia's Health Care System

The State Minister at the @FMoHealth Dr. Dereje Duguma, highlighted that refugees are being successfully integrated into the nation's healthcare system, including;

✅Refugees access to primary health facilities and inclusion in disease prevention campaigns are practical examples of realizing the aspirations of the Makatet Strategy.

✅Dr. Duguma affirmed the Ministry's commitment to providing essential health services for refugees and acknowledged the significant contributions of the DRDIP in this effort.

#IGADRefugees #IGADSupportPlatform

[IGAD Health & Social Development Division @IGADHealthS]

#IGADRefugees

📍At the National Dialogue and Knowledge Exchange on Development Responses to #ForcedDisplacement, in #Bishoftu, Ethiopia, leaders and partners share their perspective on Ethiopia Government's development response to forced displacement;

📣@TeybaHassen, the Director General at @RRSEthiopia said that through DRDIP II, Ethiopia will invest in social and economic infrastructure, sustainable livelihoods, and environmental resilience in displacement affected areas.

📣 DRDIP @WBG_IDA's Matt Stephens, said hosting refugees presents opportunities to grow the local economy and hosting areas and though DRDIP II will help to build public infrastructure, attracts people with labour and skills.

📣 @AtienoAMargaret, Deputy Representative at @UNHCREthiopia commended Ethiopia Government's progressive policies that grant refugees access to work, freedom of movement, access to education, health care, and other essential services in alignment with the Global Compact for Refugees.

#IGADSupportPlatform

[IGAD Health & Social Development Division @IGADHealthS]

📍#IGADRefugees | Bishoftu, Ethiopia

The @IGADsecretariat has commenced a National Dialogue and Knowledge Exchange on Development Responses to Forced Displacement, in Ethiopia.

The forum provides a national platform for enhancing synergy, coordination, and complementarity among Development Response to Displacement Impacts Project (DRDIP) Ethiopia, @RRSEthiopia, and other MDAs as part of the whole government approach.

The State Minister for @MoA_Ethiopia, Dr. Melese Mekonen, highlighted the implementation scorecard for the DRDIP II, which has demonstrated tremendous impact on the refugee and the hosting communities across the six regions implementing the Project.

The effect of the community-driven investments has resulted in accelerated development in refugee-hosting areas that were hitherto ranked below national development indices.

Speaking on behalf of the IGAD @Drworkneh Executive secretary, Mr. Abebaw Bihonegn (@abebaw_bihonegn), IGAD’s Head of Mission for Ethiopia, lauded the bold reforms undertaken by the Government of Ethiopia towards expanding the asylum space and promoting the socio-economic integration of refugees and host communities.

#IGADSupportPlatform

[IGAD Health & Social Development Division @IGADHealthS]

IGAD, in collaboration with the FDRE Ministry of Agriculture, is conducting Geo-Enabling initiative for Monitoring and Supervision (GEMS) training for Ethiopia's DRDIP II Project in Bishoftu, Ethiopia. The training, attended by M&E focal points from the six project areas, aims to strengthen the technical capacities of Ethiopia’s DRDIP II project on the utilization of digital technologies for geodata collection, M&E, remote supervision, and portfolio mapping. #DRDIPEthiopia #RPD_DRFD

[IGAD Secretariat @IGADsecretariat]

#IGAD Executive Secretary, @DrWorkneh, met with Mr. Matthew Stephens, DRDIP Task Team Leader @WorldBankAfrica. @DrWorkneh expressed gratitude to @WorldBank for supporting IGAD in advancing development responses to forced displacement. The meeting included discussions on the Borderlands Roadmap, representing IGAD's strategic shift to tackle cross-border forced displacement challenges through the Humanitarian Development Peace Nexus.

@WorldBank @WorldBankAfrica @IGADhealthS

@AlwanFathia @EldumaElduma

[Dr Workneh Gebeyehu @DrWorkneh]

Had discussions with the Deputy Chief of Mission of the US Mission to Djibouti, Christopher Snipes. Explored area of common concern and Emphasized on our shared commitment to cooperation for stability and development in the Horn of Africa.

[IGAD Secretariat @IGADsecretariat]

In response to the current displacement situation in the region, #IGAD Executive Secretary, @DrWorkneh, signed today a $2.9 million @WorldBank grant. This crucial step aims to facilitate regional policy dialogue and knowledge exchange on development responses to forced displacement in the Horn of Africa. This step affirms our unwavering commitment to provide durable solutions for the forcibly displaced population within the #IGAD region.

[Mohamud Kaarshe, PhD @MohamoudKaarshe]

I'm indeed delighted today to start the role of #IGAD Head of Mission to the Federal Republic of 🇸🇴. I look forward to continuing the good work of the #IGAD is doing in Somalia and enhancing the close cooperation. Thank you all for the warm welcome.

[IGAD DRDIP @DrdipIgad]

Somalia government officials, led by the Hon. Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi @MoIFARSomalia, are currently engaged in a consultative workshop to validate the National Displacement Social Cohesion Policy developed through the support of the World Bank and @igadsecretariat.

[IGAD DRDIP @DrdipIgad]

The World Bank and IGAD delegation met to discuss the scope of the second phase of the regional component of the #DRDIP Project. The Project will be instrumental in pioneering progressive policy responses & championing the development approach to forced displacement in the HoA.

[Amb. Nuur Mohamud Sheekh @NuursViews]

Director @IgadhealthS Madam @AlwanFathia & director for Finance @onyari hosted Mr Samuel Lule,
@WorldBank's Snr Social Dev't Specialist at the IGAD HQ to discuss implementation & additional funding for the IGAD Dev't Response to Displacement Impacts project (DRDIP).

#Refugees

[Dr Workneh Gebeyehu @DrWorkneh]

Honored to witness the launch of the Joint Monitoring & Verification Mechanism of the #Ethiopia cessation of hostilities agreement jointly with former presidents Obasanjo & Kenyatta in #Mekelle today.
Glad that IGAD diplomacy has once again been instrumental in advancing peace!