ConferenceIn personOn the record

The Founding Conference of the Greater Horn Horizon Forum

The Forum was launched before some eighty scholars and policy-makers, who adopted its Statutes and Code of Conduct.

12–15 November 2007In personDjibouti

The Forum was launched in Djibouti before some eighty academics, policy-makers and representatives of regional and international organisations. Over four days they adopted its Statutes and Code of Conduct, elected the first Executive Committee and agreed the 2008–2009 action plan. President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh delivered the inaugural address.

Who takes part

GHHF convenings bring together scholars, policymakers and partner institutions from across the eight IGAD nations, conducted in the Forum’s working languages — English and French. Membership is open to researchers and institutions of the Greater Horn.



Get involved

Join the Forum.

Researchers and institutions across the eight nations are welcome to apply for membership, or to write to the Secretariat in Djibouti.