To encourage learning and research about the Greater Mekong Sub-region, especially by regional scholars.
To promote and strengthen the sharing of experiences, knowledge and information on the Greater Mekong Sub-region, between regional scholars, academics and students.
To foster networks and collaboration among academic and educational institutions in the region and enhance their research capacity.
To enhance accesibility to knowledge and information relating to the Greater Mekong Sub-region through the further development and maintenance of the Greater Mekong Sub-region Resource Centre.
To increase the amount of materials and information for teaching and referencing in a variety of disciplines pertaining to the Greater Mekong Sub-region.