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 23 Member States and 9 Dialogue Partners.

Priorities and Focus Areas

Maritime Safety & Security
Trade & Investment Facilitation
Fisheries Management
Disaster Risk Management
Tourism & Cultural Exchanges
Academic, Science & Technology Cooperation
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

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 23 Member States and 9 Dialogue Partners.

IORA Women’s Economic Symposium: Rewriting Business Strategies for the Global Pandemic

IORA Managing Coastal Disasters Awareness Day

New research and infographic on women's empowerment championed at IORA Working Group

Webinar on 20 July: Women’s Economic Empowerment in the Indian Ocean Rim: Progress and Challenges

IORA Secretariat welcomes capacity building funded by France

Official Press Release: 11th Bi-annual Committee of Senior Officials (CSO) Meeting held by the United Arab Emirates, virtually.

UN Women-IORA Report Launched: Women’s Economic Empowerment in the Indian Ocean Rim: Progress and Challenges

Upcoming Webinar: How Airbnb and Intrepid are empowering women through Indian Ocean tourism

Women entrepreneurs’ recommendations released: how to support business in the Indian Ocean region

IORA partnering with GTR East Africa Trade Conference