When MRU collaborates with a development partner, this increases efficiency for both the partner and for Member States. Partners can realize up to four-country impact by taking advantage of MRU’s established relationships, and countries can benefit from a wider range of programs than they could likely pursue independently. Following are some advantages that MRU offers to development partners:
- A network of contacts within Member State governments
- Country convening power, which streamlines communications
- Experience leading dialogue and reaching consensus among countries
- The ability to advocate for new approaches and policies
- Unique position to address transboundary issues, including natural resources
- Established links to local groups, especially in border communities
- The ability to elevate issues from the local level all the way to the Heads of State
- An understanding of historical, social, and cultural relationships in the sub-region
- Program coordination experience, and deftness to resolve issues
- Institutional memory and knowledge on sub-regional issues
- Offices located in all four countries
- The ability to work in both regional languages (English and French)
| Pillar 1:
Economic Development and Regional Integration |
Pillar 2:
Peace, Security and Democratic Governance |
Pillar 3:
Health and Social Development |
Pillar 4:
MRU Institutional Development |
| Trade Facilitation | Border Security and Management | Health | Visibility and Partner Engagement |
| Agriculture and Food Security | Democratic Governance | Gender and Women’s Empowerment | Institutional Coordination |
| Infrastructure Development | Disaster Preparedness and Response | Youth Empowerment | Staff Capacity Building |
| Natural Resource Management | Education and Training | Knowledge Management |
