Association of Agricultural Research Institutions in the Near East and North Africa (AARINENA)

The Association of Agricultural Research Institutions in the Near East and North Africa (AARINENA) was established in 1985 to strengthen cooperation among national, regional and international research institutions and centers through the dissemination and exchange of information, experiences and research results.

Resources: https://aarinena.org/

International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is a lead global intergovernmental agency for energy transformation that serves as the principal platform for international cooperation, supports countries in their energy transitions, and provides state of the art data and analyses on technology, innovation, policy, finance and investment. IRENA drives the widespread adoption and sustainable use of all forms of renewable energy, including bioenergy, geothermal, hydropower, ocean, solar and wind energy in the pursuit of sustainable development, energy access, and energy security, for economic and social resilience and prosperity and a climate-proof future.

Resources: https://www.irena.org/

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD)

The journey to transform the IGAD region is outlined in the strategic framework since its first Strategic plan in 1987. IGAD’s Regional Strategy and its Implementation Plans have served as a comprehensive development and implementation framework, guiding the Programme’s priority areas and aligning them to emerging issues in the region.

The formulation of the IGAD Regional Strategy and Implementation Matrix 2021–2025 is the culmination of a long and intensive process that began in January 2020, following a decision to develop the IGAD’s Vision 2050. Subsequent meetings resulted in an extensive consultative process that drafted a conceptual framework for the IGAD Vision2050 and later formulated the Regional Strategy that was anchored on Vision 2050.

Resources: https://igad.int/

Inter-Islamic Network on Water Resources Development and Management (INWRDAM)

INWRDAM is a “think and do tank” that not only generates ideas and knowledge (think) but also actively implements practical solutions (do) related to the WEFE Nexus (Water, Energy, Food and Ecosystems).

As a regional think and do tank, INWRDAM is focusing on the WEFE Nexus engage in a wide range of activities aimed at advancing the understanding and implementation of integrated resource management. These activities include research and analysis to identify nexus-related challenges and opportunities, development of innovative technologies and practices for resource optimization, advocacy for policy reforms that support nexus approaches, capacity building through education and training programs, as well as on-the-ground projects that demonstrate the benefits of integrated resource management at local and regional scales.

Resources: https://www.inwrdam.net/Default/EN/