Our vision is to effectively contribute to evidence-based decision making leading  to more sustainable policy outcomes in the Greater Mekong Subregion. We aim to achieve this vision by combining scientific assessment methods, participatory processes and capacity building. Our activities include:

• the analysis of development investment options by applying complex system tools and by improved cross-sectoral coordination.

• the implementation of participatory processes to facilitate learning among decision making agencies by eliciting, analyzing and explaining cross-sector trade-offs of development investments among government agencies, universities and research institutions, and civil society.

• the facilitation of cross-sector dialogue to share experiences about development investments and to minimize cross-sector trade-offs.

• the development of license free data and analytical tools provided to government agencies, including comprehensive training.

• the training of Government agency staff in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) to assess sustainability related outcomes of development decisions,  promoting improved national efficiencies in:

  •  sustainable national and regional development

  •  maintenance and improvement of ecosystem services

  •  community capacity to adapt to climate change

  •  poverty reduction

  •  wellbeing and more resilient livelihoods

  •  ability to compete in the world market

• the education of civil society and affected communities on sustainability and poverty related issues. We will publish our research results in printed and in digital media, and by providing results to newspapers and similar accessible outlets.  This goal will be supported by village level activities in the most vulnerable areas.

• the promotion of collaboration among institutes, offices, associations, foundations, academic institutes, and private sectors to collect and develop  knowledge in complex systems modelling.