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Advancing research and policy engagement on maritime security and geopolitical dynamics in the Western Indian Ocean
FOCUS AREAS
Democratic Resilience
Electoral Systems
Constitutional Processes
Anti-Corruption
Judicial Independence
Civic Participation
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The Western Indian Ocean Program advances research and policy engagement on maritime security, geopolitical dynamics, and blue economy in the Western Indian Ocean region. It focuses on key issues such as maritime trade security, piracy, illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, climate-related maritime risks, and strategic competition over critical sea lanes and resources.
The program aims to strengthen regional maritime governance and cooperation by generating evidence-based policy recommendations for governments, regional bodies, and international partners. Through research, policy dialogue, and strategic advisory work, it seeks to enhance maritime security, safeguard critical sea routes, and promote a secure and sustainable ocean economy that supports regional prosperity and stability
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
CONTACT INFORMATION
Edmond Pamba
Associate Director, Research, Innovation & Development
+254 720 323 896 · +254 735 323 896
MEDIA QUERIES
MEDIA RELATIONS TEAM
communications@horninstitute.org
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Key Activities
Symposium
In 2019, the HORN Institute organized an Experts Symposium on Maritime Border Challenges and Implications on Security. The symposium examined the legal, political, and security dimensions of maritime boundary disputes, highlighting their implications for regional stability, resource governance, and interstate relations
Round table Discussion
In 2019, the HORN Institute organized a Roundtable Discussion on Kenya-Somalia Maritime Border Dispute. The roundtable explored the historical context, legal arguments, and geopolitical implications of the dispute, while assessing its impact on bilateral relations and regional security dynamics
PROGRAM STAFF & ASSOCIATES
Kizito Sabala, Ph.D.
Senior Fellow
Dr. Ali M. Hadi
Fellow
Justice Srem-Sai
Fellow
FEATURED ANALYSIS