MUE25 Online guidance - Target setting

The next step is to prepare the strategic programme and an action plan. The strategic programme is the document that sets long-term targets and measures for the agreed priorities. It is based on the baseline review and its evaluation to find the priorities to focus on during the following management cycle period.

A common vision should be found which has a long-term orientation for a period of 15-20 years, balancing the environmental, social and economic dimensions. Developing a common vision in a participatory process will contribute to acceptance of the IMS among a wider audience. Find its point of departure in the priorities and make it reachable and inspiring.

Describe the priorities by using indicators as the main tool of communication within the IMS. Based on indicators, formulate measurable and time-related targets, which balance and integrate the environmental, social and financial resources. If data are missing in the baseline review, include measures to create these reference data and the corresponding indicators in the strategic programme.

Develop an action plan with a perspective of 1-3 years which is broken down from the strategic programme. The action plan displays short-term targets derived from long-term targets and sets out measures to fulfil both. The action plan also clearly defines 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.

Introduction to Target Setting Priority setting Considering resources and common goods Participatory indicator selection and target setting Drawing up the strategic programme Drawing up the action plan Stakeholder involvement What is next Checklist Annexes	1. Introduction to Target Setting The next step is to prepare the strategic programme and an action plan. The strategic programme is the document that sets long-term targets and measures for the agreed priorities. It is based on the baseline review and its evaluation to find the priorities to focus on during the following management cycle period. A common vision should be found which has a long-term orientation for a period of 15-20 years, balancing the environmental, social and economic dimensions. Developing a common vision in a participatory process will contribute to acceptance of the IMS among a wider audience. Find its point of departure in the priorities and make it reachable and inspiring. Describe the priorities by using indicators as the main tool of communication within the IMS. Based on indicators, formulate measurable and time-related targets, which balance and integrate the environmental, social and financial resources. If data are missing in the baseline review, include measures to create these reference data and the corresponding indicators in the strategic programme. Develop an action plan with a perspective of 1-3 years which is broken down from the strategic programme. The action plan displays short-term targets derived from long-term targets and sets out measures to fulfil both. The action plan also clearly defines 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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1. Introduction to Target Setting