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Based on the regional assessment and the Center's mission and vision, East-West Center is committed to making a difference for peoples and communities throughout Asia, the Pacific, and the US in five critical areas:
Pillar 1: Develop & Equip Leaders
An influential and active network of current and emerging Indo-Pacific leaders who are innovative, culturally and technically competent, and collaboratively address issues of common concern.
STRATEGIES TO DEVELOP AND EQUIP LEADERS
- Recruit and fund accomplished, diverse emerging leaders from the United States, Asia, and the Pacific who
possess a common desire to accelerate environmental sustainability and sound governance efforts. - Weave all Center functions to support educational and professional development programs including
alumni engagement, research, convening, publications, and the arts. - Run transformational, experiential programs that support emerging leaders with tools needed to solve
complex challenges.
Pillar 2: Convene Impactful Dialogues
A trusted and respectful convener that fosters multi-sectoral, multilateral dialogues to deepen mutual understanding, advance regional cooperation, and create collaborative solutions.
STRATEGIES TO CONVENE IMPACTFUL DIALOGUES
- Expand EWC partnerships with diverse government, business, and academic institutions to attract multi-tiered dialogues and conferences, while using these opportunities to benefit Center participants.
- Create EWC-sponsored recurring conferences and summits around strategic priorities, ensuring a balance of voices and perspectives.
- Build on our Hawai‘i campus geography, host indigenous culture, and legacy connection to the Pacific by expanding signature characteristics of EWC convening to Washington DC, national and regional locations, and online.
Pillar 3: Partner with the Pacific Islands
Along with Asia partnerships, nurturing an active hub for Pacific Islands expertise in the areas of culture and arts, economics, civil society, government, environment, and sustainability; a platform to amplify Pacific Islands voices; and a bridge between the region and partners.
STRATEGIES TO PARTNER WITH THE PACIFIC ISLANDS
- Expand capacity and role of the Pacific Islands Development Program and sustain and leverage its unique position.
- Increase Pacific Islands participation in all programs, with a balanced representation from Micronesia, Melanesia, and Polynesia (including Native Hawaiians).
- Amplify Pacific voices and expertise by revitalizing a credible, inclusive Pacific Islands Report.
Pillar 4: Foster Environmental Solutions
A regional hub of environmental expertise and collaborative action, generating just, community-based solutions that improve ecosystem health, mitigate climate change, and foster human resilience.
STRATEGIES TO FOSTER ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS
- Build Center-wide multidisciplinary capacity in the areas of climate change, transboundary water governance, land resource management, and disaster resilience.
- Increase region-wide capacity for leaders to make decisions that promote human resilience and equitable, sustainable use of resources, through partnerships with governments, educational institutions, NGOs, media, and communities.
- Raise public awareness and increase cooperation on environmental action through accessible research publications and policy findings, convening activities, arts, and other public outreach.
Pillar 5: Support Good Governance
A cooperative, international network of public servants and civil society leaders empowered to foster transparent, effective, and inclusive institutions, peaceful dispute resolution, secure economies, and respect for human rights.
STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT GOOD GOVERNANCE
- Empower public servants by creating programs and products around best practices of fiscal transparency, public services delivery, and economic opportunities.
- Enhance the capacity of independent media by equipping journalists with knowledge and networks to better inform the public and keep governments accountable through factual, objective reporting.
- Empower women as change-makers through leadership programs, networking, and advocacy.
Cross-Pillar Strategies
East-West Center has built upon a distinctive set of core competencies that have become hallmarks of Center programs and activities.
East-West Center Distinctive Core Competencies and Strengths
- Exceptional programs: The Center’s specialty is bringing international leaders and scholars together to address region-wide challenges through trans-formative, experiential, and collaborative programs.
- Our home in the heart of the Pacific: The Center’s campus is a welcoming gathering place to convene Indo-Pacific leaders. The beauty, diversity, and rich history of Hawai‘i uniquely nurtures people-to-people ties and collaborative action.
- In-house expertise: The Center’s researchers and staff enrich programs with multidisciplinary perspectives and collaborate closely with participants.
- Diverse partner network: The Center has a long legacy of collaboration with in-country partners to share expertise and diverse perspectives, building leadership capacity across the region.
- Inclusive dialogue: Center staff are dedicated to sharing and connecting diverse voices of the region, fostering inclusive dialogue, and encouraging culturally informed solutions.
- Alumni connections: Many transformative leaders throughout the region have learned at the Center and maintain strong ties today. The Center’s influential and multigenerational network of local alumni chapters serve as hubs for East-West Center programming and outreach.
- Building bridges between the region and US: With its official US backing and unparalleled regional connections, EWC connects American leaders with international counterparts. The Center informs policy and strengthens people-to-people ties to address challenges together.
Based on the regional assessment and the Center's mission and vision, East-West Center is committed to making a difference for peoples and communities throughout Asia, the Pacific, and the US in five critical areas:
Pillar 1: Develop & Equip Leaders
An influential and active network of current and emerging Indo-Pacific leaders who are innovative, culturally and technically competent, and collaboratively address issues of common concern.
STRATEGIES TO DEVELOP AND EQUIP LEADERS
- Recruit and fund accomplished, diverse emerging leaders from the United States, Asia, and the Pacific who
possess a common desire to accelerate environmental sustainability and sound governance efforts. - Weave all Center functions to support educational and professional development programs including
alumni engagement, research, convening, publications, and the arts. - Run transformational, experiential programs that support emerging leaders with tools needed to solve
complex challenges.
Pillar 2: Convene Impactful Dialogues
A trusted and respectful convener that fosters multi-sectoral, multilateral dialogues to deepen mutual understanding, advance regional cooperation, and create collaborative solutions.
STRATEGIES TO CONVENE IMPACTFUL DIALOGUES
- Expand EWC partnerships with diverse government, business, and academic institutions to attract multi-tiered dialogues and conferences, while using these opportunities to benefit Center participants.
- Create EWC-sponsored recurring conferences and summits around strategic priorities, ensuring a balance of voices and perspectives.
- Build on our Hawai‘i campus geography, host indigenous culture, and legacy connection to the Pacific by expanding signature characteristics of EWC convening to Washington DC, national and regional locations, and online.
Pillar 3: Partner with the Pacific Islands
Along with Asia partnerships, nurturing an active hub for Pacific Islands expertise in the areas of culture and arts, economics, civil society, government, environment, and sustainability; a platform to amplify Pacific Islands voices; and a bridge between the region and partners.
STRATEGIES TO PARTNER WITH THE PACIFIC ISLANDS
- Expand capacity and role of the Pacific Islands Development Program and sustain and leverage its unique position.
- Increase Pacific Islands participation in all programs, with a balanced representation from Micronesia, Melanesia, and Polynesia (including Native Hawaiians).
- Amplify Pacific voices and expertise by revitalizing a credible, inclusive Pacific Islands Report.
Pillar 4: Foster Environmental Solutions
A regional hub of environmental expertise and collaborative action, generating just, community-based solutions that improve ecosystem health, mitigate climate change, and foster human resilience.
STRATEGIES TO FOSTER ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS
- Build Center-wide multidisciplinary capacity in the areas of climate change, transboundary water governance, land resource management, and disaster resilience.
- Increase region-wide capacity for leaders to make decisions that promote human resilience and equitable, sustainable use of resources, through partnerships with governments, educational institutions, NGOs, media, and communities.
- Raise public awareness and increase cooperation on environmental action through accessible research publications and policy findings, convening activities, arts, and other public outreach.
Pillar 5: Support Good Governance
A cooperative, international network of public servants and civil society leaders empowered to foster transparent, effective, and inclusive institutions, peaceful dispute resolution, secure economies, and respect for human rights.
STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT GOOD GOVERNANCE
- Empower public servants by creating programs and products around best practices of fiscal transparency, public services delivery, and economic opportunities.
- Enhance the capacity of independent media by equipping journalists with knowledge and networks to better inform the public and keep governments accountable through factual, objective reporting.
- Empower women as change-makers through leadership programs, networking, and advocacy.
Cross-Pillar Strategies
East-West Center has built upon a distinctive set of core competencies that have become hallmarks of Center programs and activities.
East-West Center Distinctive Core Competencies and Strengths
- Exceptional programs: The Center’s specialty is bringing international leaders and scholars together to address region-wide challenges through trans-formative, experiential, and collaborative programs.
- Our home in the heart of the Pacific: The Center’s campus is a welcoming gathering place to convene Indo-Pacific leaders. The beauty, diversity, and rich history of Hawai‘i uniquely nurtures people-to-people ties and collaborative action.
- In-house expertise: The Center’s researchers and staff enrich programs with multidisciplinary perspectives and collaborate closely with participants.
- Diverse partner network: The Center has a long legacy of collaboration with in-country partners to share expertise and diverse perspectives, building leadership capacity across the region.
- Inclusive dialogue: Center staff are dedicated to sharing and connecting diverse voices of the region, fostering inclusive dialogue, and encouraging culturally informed solutions.
- Alumni connections: Many transformative leaders throughout the region have learned at the Center and maintain strong ties today. The Center’s influential and multigenerational network of local alumni chapters serve as hubs for East-West Center programming and outreach.
- Building bridges between the region and US: With its official US backing and unparalleled regional connections, EWC connects American leaders with international counterparts. The Center informs policy and strengthens people-to-people ties to address challenges together.