The WANA Institute is a non-politicised and candid space for unlikely partners to come together to discuss development problems, unbarred by political affiliation or organisational mandates. Within this space, all stakeholders are given equal audience regardless of their institutional affiliation, rank, country, religion, gender or age. Participants are carefully selected based on an evaluation of their roles as change-makers, commitment to strengthened regional cooperation, and capacity to affect tangible outcomes.