The Ilaje Development Council (IDC) is driving a new era of people-centered transformation. Our focus areas reflect strategic priorities that align with the Ilaje Vision Masterplan 2040 and are rooted in the values of community sovereignty, equity, ecological responsibility, and cultural dignity. Each area represents a building block of Ilaje’s long-term resilience and global relevance.
Explore each area to understand how we are building the future together.
Building Indigenous Financial Power
We are designing and guiding the implementation of the Ilaje Sovereign Development Fund (ISDF), a self-governed community wealth vehicle that manages shared resources, reinvests in local development, and secures assets for future generations.
Smart Growth for Resilient Coastal Communities
From flood-resilient roads to clean energy systems and community hubs, our infrastructure strategy emphasizes climate-smart design, local labour inclusion, and long-term sustainability.
Transforming the Coast into an Engine of Prosperity
We are developing Ilaje’s blue economy, fisheries, maritime trade, ocean tech, ecotourism, and renewable energy, through strategic planning, coastal zone protection, and global partnerships.
Unlocking the Potential of Ilaje’s Young Minds
We invest in leadership, innovation, and skills development through scholarships, incubators, youth assemblies, and digital learning initiatives. This is how we cultivate a new generation of thinkers, builders, and guardians of Ilaje.
Guarding Identity, Restoring Dignity
Through cultural archives, traditional institutions, accords, and ancestral repatriation, we are preserving Ilaje knowledge systems, protecting sacred sites, and restoring lost heritage to our people.
Protecting Our Environment. Defending Our Future.
Ilaje is on the frontlines of sea-level rise, coastal erosion, and ecological loss. Our strategy promotes environmental justice, regenerative land use, and climate-resilient community systems.