Intro: Target setting

	Intro: Target setting The next step is to prepare the strategic programme and action plan. They are based on the baseline review and its analysis of priorities to be focused on during the following management cycle period. A common vision for the future development of the city should be established in a participatory process. It has a long-term orientation for a period of 15-20 years balancing the environmental, social and economic dimensions. The vision should be reachable and inspiring, and should find its point of departure in the priorities to find a suitable scope. The strategic programme is the document that sets long-term targets and measures for the agreed priorities. The priorities should be described using indicators as the main tool of communication within the IMS. Based on indicators, measurable and time-related targets are formulated, and they balance and integrate the environmental, social and financial resources. If there are missing data in the baseline review, the strategic programme should include measures to create these reference data and the corresponding indicators. The action plan is broken down from the strategic programme with a perspective of 1-3 years. It should display short-term targets derived from long-term targets and set out measures to fulfil both. The action plan should also clearly define the allocation of human and financial resources as well as the responsibilities for implementation. Participation and cooperation are keys to success. Hence, the involvement of all relevant stakeholders is essential for target setting and action planning.	IMS short tour Background to the model City examples Glossary Links Downloads Contact us
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