IGHD aims to catalyse transformational change through quality research, analysis, advocacy and policy recommendations, with the goal of achieving equitable access to quality health care, gender equality and economic opportunities for all.

To advance its mission, IGHD will initiate,
maintain, and strengthen cooperation, exchange of
knowledge and experience and collaborate with
academic communities, professional
organizations, health and development institutions
and partners with similar and converging
objectives and purpose.