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 […]

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The International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) has received a significant boost to its institutional capacity thanks to the German Development Cooperation Agency (GIZ). The contribution of IT equipment and a vehicle was officially presented during a ceremony held on 12th December 2023, which was attended by high-ranking officials, including the Ambassador of […]

The Private Sector Forum (PSF) held its General Assembly on 16th and 17th November 2023 in Lusaka, Zambia. The assembly brought together stakeholders to discuss economic development, regional integration, and the implementation of the PACT of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR). The primary focus was to evaluate the PSF’s role in […]

The nexus between electoral processes and security holds paramount significance, especially in regions grappling with crises. In line with this imperative, a workshop titled “Security and Elections in Times of Crisis: Issues and Challenges” took place from December 5th to 7th, 2023, in Goma, DRC. This event held pivotal importance, not only for the Democratic […]

The International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) recently organized a two-day induction workshop in Bujumbura, Burundi, to strengthen the performance of its National Coordination Mechanisms (NCMs). The event, which took place from 5th – 6th December 2023, was attended by over 50 participants, including National Coordinators, ICGLR Secretariat officials, and development partners. The […]

In recent times, women have become increasingly involved in the quest for peace and stability across the world. Members of the steering committee for the ICGLR Regional Women’s Forum recently took part in a two-day workshop in Nairobi, Kenya, focused on building their capacities for mediation and constructive conflict resolution. The training program, hosted from […]

The meetings of ICGLR Chiefs of Defence Staff and Ministers of Defence convened in Luanda from 5th – 7th July 2023 in Luanda to discuss regional security. The meetings brought together top military officials and policymakers from countries in the Great Lakes region to tackle the complex security challenges the region is facing. The Chiefs […]