Unity and Cooperation
Strengthen Igbo global unity and cooperation.
Ịdị n’otuEbumnobi / Objectives
Strategic objectives
Five strategic goals and eight core objectives.
IGN’s objectives are the working definition of its mandate. Five strategic goals set the direction; eight core objectives carry that direction into specific areas of development.
They are published in full so that members, partners and communities can hold the network to them.
Ebumnobi / Strategic goals
Direction: the five goals.
These goals define what the network is for. Every programme answers to at least one of them.
Economic Growth
Achieve economic self-reliance and sustainable development.
Ọganihu akụ na ụbaCultural Revival
Preserve and promote Igbo cultural heritage.
Ntighachi omenalaGlobal Recognition
Enhance Igbo global visibility and influence.
Nkwenye ụwaCapacity Building
Develop leadership and organisational capacity.
Iwulite ikikeEbumnobi nke isi / Core objectives
Work: eight areas of development.
Eight objectives carry the strategic goals into specific areas of development.
Mmụta
Education
Improve access to quality education, vocational training and skills development for Igbo youths.
Ahụike
Healthcare
Provide access to quality healthcare services, health education and wellness programmes.
Mmepe obodo
Community Development
Foster community engagement, social cohesion and infrastructure development.
Nnyocha na ihe ọhụrụ
Research and Innovation
Encourage innovation, research and knowledge sharing.
Ike akụ na ụba
Economic Empowerment
Enhance economic opportunities through entrepreneurship, apprenticeship, job creation and financial inclusion.
Nchekwa omenala
Cultural Preservation
Promote Igbo cultural heritage, language and traditions globally.
Ụmụ amaala ụwa
Global Citizenship
Promote international cooperation, diplomacy and exchange programmes.
Ọrụ ugbo na nchekwa nri
Agriculture and Food Security
Ensure food security through sustainable farming practices and investment.
These objectives are the public standard against which IGN asks to be measured. If you believe the network is falling short, or you want to contribute to a specific objective, write to the secretariat.
AccountabilitySọnye anyị / Join
Turn an objective into work.
Each objective has a programme behind it and an open route to participate. Start with the programme that matches what you can contribute.
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