Inter Africa Group (IAG) is an independent non-profit organization established in 1989 with a mission of supporting sustainable development, strengthening democratic institutions, deepening democratic culture and promoting peace and security in the Horn of Africa. Over the last 34 years IAG has cultivated a reputable niche in research and public dialogue on vital development issues, governance and peace building policy initiatives both in the context of Ethiopia and regionally. IAG plays a significant role in the context of regional peace building and in countering violent extremism in collaboration with national government actors, Intergovernmental Authority for Development (IGAD), and international partners.

From its inception IAG has primarily implemented highly visible and effective undertakings (i.e., in research, public dialogue, networking, project execution and peace building implemented at elevated political and intellectual levels alongside programs targeting local communities. This has enabled the organization to strategically position itself at national and regional levels, where vital political and socio-economic issues are articulated and alternative policy recommendations developed.