The Institute will create a Research center that will develop regional case studies and research papers.

Research will have a practical focus with direct relevance to policymaking within IGAD and include high-quality in-depth analyses and case studies. It that will be the backbone of building networks of diplomatic cooperation and economic development in the region and will include topics on diplomacy and leadership skills, regional economic integration, social development, peace and security… It will also contribute to knowledge dissemination in diplomacy, peace and security, international relations, regional integration, trade facilitation and cooperation