Following the signing of the Lusaka Declaration at the Special Summit of Heads of State and Government in 2010, Member States have committed themselves to harmonizing and coordinating policies for the protection and rational management of natural resources in the region. The Great Lakes region is a frequently cited example of the paradox of abundance. […]

Download Agenda: A Harmonised Regional Approach for Mineral Value Addition and Cross-Border Trade for the Maximisation of Benefits from Mineral Resources and Promotion of Peace and Stability.

Regional Forum on Mineral Value Addition and Cross-border trade in ICGLR Member States: Juba, South Sudan, 06 – 08 November 2024 (Read more)

The Secretariat of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) expresses heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following the devastating boat accident on Lake Kivu on 3rd October 2024. This devastating incident, which has claimed at least 78 lives, has deeply shaken the DRC and […]

Bujumbura, 26th June 2024: The Executive Secretary of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) commends the decision by the President of Kenya, H.E. William Samoei Ruto, to withdraw the Finance Bill 2024 and the subsequent measures put in place to address the protests. This decision, which is crucial in reducing tensions and […]

A three-day workshop aimed at strengthening the capacities of professionals working in recovery centres for survivors of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) has successfully concluded. Held from June 4 to 6, 2024, in Gitega, the workshop has resulted in a comprehensive action plan to guide future efforts in combating SGBV within the Republic of Burundi. […]

Bujumbura, 6th June 2024: The Executive Secretary of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) strongly condemns the heinous attack carried out by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on the village of Wad Al-Noora in Al-Jazira state on 5th June 2024. This senseless act of violence resulted in the tragic loss of more […]

ICGLR strongly condemns the attempted coup d`état in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) strongly condemns the attempted coup d’etat that took place on May 19, 2024, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). ICGLR commends the … (Read more)

The International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) and IMPACT are kicking off a new, four-year, European Union funded project to improve mineral governance in the region while advancing security, stability, and development. The Peace and Security in the Great Lakes Region project builds the capacity of the ICGLR and its Member States to […]

This manual describes the minimum Requirements of the Regional CertificationMechanism (RCM) and the necessary processes for its implementation. The RCM is oneof the Six Tools of the Regional Initiative against the Illegal Exploitation of NaturalResources (RINR) within Member States of the International Conference on the GreatLakes Region (ICGLR). As a procedural guide, the Requirements of […]