Background and Principles
The GMS 2030 vision, endorsed by GMS leaders in September 2021, aims to create a more integrated, prosperous, and inclusive subregion while maintaining focus on community strengths, connectivity, and competitiveness. This cooperation framework emphasizes sustainable development, disaster response, internal and external integration, and participation to build a GMS community with a bright shared future.
The GMS 2030 vision will implement innovative approaches across multiple dimensions, such as deeper policy and regulatory discussions, to enhance the use of knowledge suitable for the GMS subregional environment. GMS-2030 supports the establishment of the GMS Knowledge Network (GMSKN), comprising GMS knowledge institutions, universities, and research organizations, with the Mekong Institute serving as the network coordinator to develop and disseminate knowledge products and services in the subregion.
The objective of GMSKN is to provide expertise, stimulate discussion, and raise awareness on relevant and emerging issues in the Greater Mekong Subregion. In its initial phase, GMSKN focuses on developing and disseminating knowledge to support post-COVID-19 recovery efforts across the subregion. In the long term, GMSKN will facilitate regional cooperation and integration processes to achieve the shared vision of GMS member countries in building an integrated, prosperous, sustainable, and inclusive Greater Mekong Subregion.
Recent Progress
The GMS Secretariat is currently developing a study plan for the establishment of the GMS Knowledge Network (GMSKN).
