IEA is an independent and a neutral platform where pertinent policy issues are discussed in a non-partisan manner. We foster mutual understanding through ideas, debates and analysis by bringing together leaders, policy makers and opinion formers to identify policy issues and challenges confronting South Sudan, East Africa and the continent of Africa and to openly discuss and offer innovative solutions on the issues. This is in line with our belief that those who wish to govern must subject themselves to probing questions by the people to ensure that they understand the concerns of the electorate, and have the capacity to address them.