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Tiered packages for diplomatic missions, Individuals, organisations operating in or monitoring the Horn of Africa and Great Lakes region. Each tier grants structured access to HORN’s expert analysis, publications and policy-focused events

— INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP

Choose your membership tier

All tiers include role-based access — named seat holders change when staff rotate, ensuring uninterrupted access to strategic insights for your mission.

Bronze

For missions with a primary focus on one country in the Horn — foundational access to regional analysis and policy events.

Silver

For missions monitoring two or more countries, requiring quarterly expert engagement and tailored strategic insights.

Gold

For missions requiring comprehensive, region-wide strategic insights with VIP access, private briefings and the HORN Strategic Outlines.

— STUDENT MEMBERSHIP

Student Membership

For university students, graduate researchers and early-career scholars focused on the Horn of Africa and Great Lakes region.

  • Full access to all HORN Institute published articles, analysis and policy briefs
  • Access to all HORN Bulletin issues — the Institute's bi-monthly regional strategic insights diges
  • Invitations to HORN virtual events, webinars and online lectures
  • Invitations to select HORN physical events in Nairobi where capacity allows
  • Invitations to select HORN physical events in Nairobi where capacity allows

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