The IORG Inc has at least seven principal objectives:
- To encourage research on geopolitical, economic, socio-cultural, environmental, scientific and technological issues relevant to the Indian Ocean Region
- To promote dialogue on the peaceful uses and ecologically sustainable development of maritime resources based on the principle of Common Heritage
- To foster interstate cooperation in the sustainable management of ocean resources and the peaceful resolution of maritime disputes
- To ensure a holistic discourse on the human and environmental security of the Region among its states, peoples and communities
- To contribute to an understanding of the causes as well as the effects of a wide range of non-traditional Regional security threats
- To facilitate information flow and discussion on international maritime regimes and the rights of states and local communities representing the Indian Ocean Region
- To initiate informed policy debate among governments, NGOs, business groups, academics and other stakeholders in the Indian Ocean Region on issues of common concern
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At the 10th Council of Ministers (COM) Meeting of the Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC), held on 5th August 2010 in Sana'a, Republic of Yemen, the Indian Ocean Research Group (IORG) Inc was granted Observer Status to IOR-ARC more...
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