How will you build trust with global regions that feel underrepresented or under-supported?

• A. Ensure global membership is represented in all tasks and move toward local staff.
• B. Prioritize only regional leaders.
• C. Limit global engagement.
• D. Reduce staff in global regions.

Answer: (A)

Trust with regions that feel underrepresented grows when their voices are included in how decisions are made and when there is a visible commitment to staffing that reflects those regions. Ensuring global membership is represented in all tasks means diverse regional perspectives inform committees, priorities, and actions, so policies align with real local needs rather than assumptions. Moving toward local staff complements this by embedding decision-makers and support within the communities they serve, improving communication, cultural understanding, and credibility. Together, representation and local staffing signal equity, enhance transparency, and empower regional members to contribute meaningfully, which builds durable trust.

The other approaches would tend to reduce engagement or resources for those regions, signaling neglect and undermining trust.