Molokai's strategic planning, which identified the projects that the EC is now undertaking, is broken down into four major categories, each which is associated with one of Molokai's four traditional sayings. These sayings reflect the strengths for which Molokai was famous for in ancient times; today within the Enterprise Community the sayings identify the problems and opportunities targeted by EC projects.

Environment: Molokai Nui A Hina (Molokai, Great Child of Hina)
This traditional name for Molokai reflects the reverence of her people for their land. It speaks of Molokai as the greatly loved child of the goddess Hina, and confers a special responsibility on the people to care for this sacred island child.
Project Targets: Water, Forests, Erosion, Ocean, Land, Hawaiian Fishponds, Winds, Hawaiian Cultural Sites

Productivity: Molokai ‘Aina Momona (Molokai, Land of Plenty)
Through the hard work of Molokai's people, the island gained a historic reputation for agricultural and aquacultural productivity. Molokai's lush eastern valleys produced taro and sweet potatoes in abundance, and the island's 70+ fishponds were farmed to produce vast reserves of fish. Traveling armies would stop on Molokai to restock their provisions, and the people of the island were never hungry.
Project Targets: Agriculture, Taro, Fishponds, Food Processing Facilities, Marketing, Aquaculture, Agriculture Cooperative, Kaunakakai town

Self-Governance: Molokai Pule O'o (Molokai, Land of Powerful Prayer)
In olden times, this name inspired respect and fear throughout Hawaii. Molokai was the foremost training ground for priests, healers, and hula practitioners, and prayer was an essential part of their training. Ancient legends say that the people of Molokai could turn away invading armies by simply uniting in prayer. This saying was a testament to the island's sovereign control of its own resources.
Project Targets: Control of Natural Resources, Traditional Land Use, Education, Youth

Healthy Community: Molokai No Ka Heke (Molokai is the Greatest)
This cheerful boast reflected the pride of Molokai's people in their island. It was the traditional rejoinder to competing claims of superiority of other islands. The saying reflects the Molokai people's belief that their community is the best place to live in the entire world.
Project Targets: Health and Human Services, Hemodialysis, Public Recreational and Cultural Facilities, Housing