{"id":16781,"date":"2025-05-17T23:55:11","date_gmt":"2025-05-17T23:55:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sooha.org\/en\/?p=16781"},"modified":"2025-05-25T09:22:52","modified_gmt":"2025-05-25T09:22:52","slug":"igad-to-convene-4th-scientific-conference-on-migration-displacement-urbanization","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sooha.org\/en\/2025\/05\/17\/igad-to-convene-4th-scientific-conference-on-migration-displacement-urbanization\/","title":{"rendered":"IGAD to convene 4th scientific conference on migration, displacement, & urbanization"},"content":{"rendered":"

ADDIS ABABA — <\/strong>The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) is set to host the 4th IGAD Scientific Conference from May 19-21, 2025, in Addis Ababa.<\/p>\n

Organized under the theme: \u201cMigration, Displacement, and Urbanization: Implications for Sustainable Development,\u201d the conference will serve as a premier platform for scholars, researchers, policymakers, and development practitioners to examine the intricate linkages between migration, displacement, and urbanization, and their impact on sustainable development across the IGAD region.<\/p>\n

IGAD said in a press release today that the conference seeks to generate actionable recommendations to inform evidence-based policymaking at both regional and national levels by fostering interdisciplinary dialogue.<\/p>\n

Urbanization is profoundly reshaping the IGAD region, with cities increasingly serving as primary destinations for migrants and displaced populations.<\/p>\n

This trend presents both opportunities and challenges\u2014ranging from economic revitalization and social cohesion to infrastructure pressure and governance complexities.<\/p>\n

The unprecedented scale of migration and displacement necessitates innovative and inclusive urban planning strategies that balance humanitarian response with long-term development objectives.<\/p>\n

The 4th IGAD Scientific Conference will explore these dynamics under five key sub-themes: drivers and root causes; urban governance and policy; socio-economic integration; financing, investment, and innovation; and data and evidence for policy and planning.<\/p>\n

The convening of this conference underscores IGAD\u2019s enduring commitment to advancing research-driven policies that address the complexities of migration and urbanization.<\/p>\n

The conference will catalyze critical discussions aimed at shaping inclusive and resilient urban futures across the region by engaging a broad spectrum of stakeholders.<\/p>\n

The 4th IGAD Scientific Conference is organized in collaboration with Deutsche Gesellschaft f\u00fcr Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, the Government of Sweden, Cities Alliance, ReDSS, and the IGAD Universities Forum.<\/p>\n

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ADDIS ABABA — The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) is set to host the 4th IGAD Scientific Conference from May 19-21, 2025, in Addis Ababa. Organized under the theme: \u201cMigration, Displacement, and Urbanization: Implications for Sustainable Development,\u201d the conference will serve as a premier platform for scholars, researchers, policymakers, and development practitioners to examine the …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":16782,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[23,24,1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-16781","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","","category-displacement-and-asylum","category-international-humanitarian-law","category-news"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t