Objectives
The IORG Inc has at least seven principal objectives:
  1. To encourage research on geopolitical, economic, socio-cultural, environmental, scientific and technological issues relevant to the Indian Ocean Region
  2. To promote dialogue on the peaceful uses and ecologically sustainable development of maritime resources based on the principle of Common Heritage
  3. To foster interstate cooperation in the sustainable management of ocean resources and the peaceful resolution of maritime disputes
  4. To ensure a holistic discourse on the human and environmental security of the Region among its states, peoples and communities
  5. To contribute to an understanding of the causes as well as the effects of a wide range of non-traditional Regional security threats
  6. To facilitate information flow and discussion on international maritime regimes and the rights of states and local communities representing the Indian Ocean Region
  7. To initiate informed policy debate among governments, NGOs, business groups, academics and other stakeholders in the Indian Ocean Region on issues of common concern
IOR-ARC Status
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...