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The Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) is a dynamic inter-governmental organisation aimed at strengthening regional cooperation and sustainable development within the Indian Ocean region through its 22 Member States and 9 Dialogue Partners.

Events

08^-09

Aug

First Meeting of the IORA Maritime Safety and Security Working Group

Colombo, Sri Lanka

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First Meeting of the IORA Maritime Safety and Security Working Group

15 Jul 2019
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VACANCY: Programme Officer in Trade and Investment at the IORA Secretariat

05 Jul 2019
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Ninth Bi-annual Meeting of the Committee of Senior Officials 19 - 20 June 2019

20 Jun 2019
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IORA Promoting Business at the Indian Ocean Trade Conference

20 Jun 2019
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Ninth Bi-annual Meeting of the Committee of Senior Officials (CSO)

11 Jun 2019
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Promoting the Use of Alternative Dispute Resolution for Better Trade and Investment in the IORA Region

27 May 2019
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IORA Workshop on Improving knowledge for research on Blue Carbon in the Western Indian Ocean

01 May 2019
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IORA Workshop on Improving Knowledge for Research on Blue Carbon in the Western Indian Ocean: Focus on Seagrass and Mangrove Ecosystems

23 Apr 2019
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IORA Training on Sustainable Development for Ports and Shipping in the Indian Ocean for Maritime Connectivity

22 Apr 2019
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2nd Workshop on the Institutional Strengthening of the IORA Secretariat

11 Apr 2019
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IORA 21 Member States

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Priorities and Focus Areas

Maritime Safety & Security
Trade & Investment Facilitation
Fisheries Management
Disaster Risk Management
Tourism & Cultural Exchange
Academic, Science & Technology
Blue Economy
Women's Economic Empowerment

"In addition to commemorating the 20th Anniversary of IORA, the convening of the Summit is a strategic and progressive step of IORA Leaders, to encourage IORA so that it will be able to move faster, able to face current situations, and able to deal with future challenges."

E. Joko Widodo, President of The Republic Of Indonesia at the Indian Ocean Rim Association Summit, 7 March 2017, Jakarta, Indonesia.

Did you know?

It is estimated that the Blue Economy could contribute to around thirteen billion US dollars to South Africa’s GDP, and create a million jobs by 2033.
The Blue Economy
The Indian Ocean is a treasure of opportunities which remains untapped, mainly in the fields of maritime connectivity and renewable energy.
Science ,Technology & Education

With over 80% of the world’s seaborne trade in oil, and around 100,000 commercial vessels traversing the Indian Ocean per year, it is evident that these sea lanes are amongst the most vital in the world.
Trade and Investment Facilitation
Women empowerment is included within all project proposals along the six priority areas of IORA as an important contributor to reducing unemployment and for the subsequent alleviation of poverty in the region.
Women’s Economic Empowerment