vision 2013 - asia-pacific regional plan 2009-2012

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Publication ofWorld Organization of the Scout MovementAsia-Pacific Region4/F ODC International Plaza Building219 Salcedo Street, Legaspi VillageMakati City, 1229PHILIPPINESTel: (63 2) 817 1675/818 0984Fax: (63 2) 819 0093Email: [email protected]: www.scout.org/asia-pacificDecember 2009

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CONTENTS

ForewordJejomar C. Binay, Regional Chairman

Executive SummaryAbdullah Rasheed, Regional Director

Mission

Vision

Review of the APR Plan 2001-2009

Strategic Priorities and Focus Areas 2009 -2012

Strategic Priorities and Action StepsYoung People

Adults

NSO

Management

Finance

Scouting Profile

Membership

Community

Support Structure

Who will implement the plan?Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Committee

Programme Sub-Committee

Adult Support Sub-Committee

Management Sub-Committee

Financial Resources Sub-Committe

Scouting Profile Sub-Committee

Membership Growth Sub-Committee

Foundation Management Committee

Awards Committee

Regional Governace Review Task Force

APR Executive Staff

Acknowledgement

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2001-2004

2004-2007

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2009-2012

2007-2009

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Hon. Jejomar C. Binay, Chairman

FOREWORD

Small steps are necessary to reach our bigger vision.This is what this regional plan is all about. The planreflects the inspired goals of many people, in particularthe members of sub-committees and key leaders ofNational Scout Organizations.

Through this plan, the goals are translated into objec-tives and action steps covering areas we want toachieve in the next three years from 2009 to 2012.

Now I seek the cooperation of countless individuals tosupport this regional plan – leaders of National ScoutOrganizations, members of regional sub-committees,staff of the World Scout Bureau/Asia-Pacific RegionalOffice, and volunteers at different levels who are theprime movers of this Movement.

The Regional Scout Committee will do its part inmonitoring the plan during its meetings through theregional office. An operational plan has been preparedas a tool in monitoring our progress in terms of quan-tity and impact assessment.

Let’s all work together to contribute in creating a betterMovement through meaningful and attractive programsfor our youth members, effective governance andleadership at different levels, sufficient resources,better image, more members, and more Scouting incommunities.

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Abdullah Rasheed, Regional Director

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This regional plan for 2009-2012 is thefinal phase of our long-range plan thatspans 12 years since year 2000, dividedinto four phases:

First phase: 2001 – 2004 Second phase: 2004 – 2007 Third phase: 2007 – 2009 Fourth phase: 2009 – 2012

The plan traces its roots from APRVision 2013 drawn at the third Summitin Melbourne in 2000 where key leadersin the region collectively shared theirdream of seeing better Scouting by2013.

Now, 2013 is just a few years away. Itwas at the Nepal Summit when theVision was reviewed and we askedourselves whether or not we did enoughto make it true. While a certain degreeof satisfaction was achieved, it was alsofelt that some areas were left behind.Therefore, based on this assessment,Key NSO leaders identified eight areasthat the region needs to focus on tomake Vision 2013 closer to reality.

This plan presents the eight strategic priority areas for2009–2012:1. Young People2. Adults3. NSOs4. Management5. Finance6. Scouting Profile7. Membership8. Community

It must be noted that the first six areas have been existingin all the four phases (though different terminologies wereused), and the last two – Membership and Community –were the crucial and important areas identified by theSummit in Nepal. These areas will give more emphasis onmembership growth in quantity and quality, and one way todo it is to venture beyond the schools and reach out tocommunities.

At the 23rd APR Scout Conference in Kuala Lumpur inOctober 2009, a breakout group discussed the plan andsubsequently presented it to the conference plenary. Theplan was adopted. In an earlier meeting of the RegionalScout Committee (April 2009), a support structure wasapproved, identifying the different sub-committees who willtake the lead in implementing and monitoring the plantogether with all National Scout Organizations and the WorldScout Bureau/Asia-Pacific Region.

The plan spells out the statement or aim of each priorityarea, several objectives and a series of action steps thatgive the blueprint of numerous tasks to be done.

As cited at the conference, the plan is the work of manyindividuals. We hope that the spirit that generated itscreation will continue to inspire us to make it happen andwill be able to say we did a “good turn” and whatever theresults, “we did our best”.

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The mission of Scouting is to contribute to theeducation of young people, through a valuesystem based on the Scout Promise and Law, tohelp build a better world where people are self-fulfilled as inviduals and play a constructive role insociety.

This is achieved by:

ï involving them throughout their formativeyears in a non-formal educational process.

ï using a specific method that makes each indi-vidual the principal agent in his or her develop-ment as self-reliant, supportive, responsible andcommitted person.

ï assisting them to establish a value systembased upon spiritual, social and personal principlesas expressed in the Promise and Law.

Mission

MISSION

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Vision 2013

VISION

The Asia-Pacific Region upholds the Mission of Scouting and envisions for 2013a Scout Movement that:

ï is widely recognized as a value-based educational movement

ï is co-educational

ï includes youth members in decision-making

ï provides a safe environment forn young people

ï has self-reliant, independent and well-managed National Scout Organizations

ï reaches out to a greater proportion of youth in member countries

ï extends to non-member countries

ï has good image and visibility everywhere

ï maximizes the use of information communications technology

ï contributes to community and nation-building

ï has strong community-based Scouting

ï helps protect nature and environment

ï promotes peace in local and global communities

by recognizing the needs of young people in a rapidly changing environment.

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REVIEW OF THE APR PLAN 2001-2009

At the 3rd APR Scout Leaders Summit in Melbourne in 2000, key leaders of NSOs

formulated and adopted the APR Vision 2013. The vision formed the basis for

the region’s strategic priorities for three planning periods: from 2001 to 2004,

from 2004 to 2007, and from 2007 to 2009. At the 6th Asia-Pacific Regional

Scout Leaders Summit on March 2009 in Nepal, they approached the last and

final stage of Vision 2013. The review of the last eight years determined what

they did well; what they did not do well and need to improve; and look into focal

opportunities for the next three years.

Strategic Priorities

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How vision was linked to the APR Plan from 2001-2009

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Vision and Strategic Objectivesagainst the three planning periods

2001-2009

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STRATEGIC PRIORITIES AND FOCUS AREAS2009-2012

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Strategic Priorities Focus Areas

Young People

ï To improve the quality of Youth Programmeï To strengthen youth involvement and empowermentï To strengthen Rover Scoutingï To emphasize value-based Scoutingï To help protect the environmentï To strengthen young people in decision-making

Adults

ï To practice effective management and development of adultsï To give support to adults and enhance retentionï To improve the quality of training NSO

NSO

ï To strengthen the CNVï To support the implementation of national strategic plansï To assist NSOs in reviewing structureï To provide NSOs with hands-on expertise in Youth Program, Adult Resources, Management and Finance Management

ï To help establish well-managed NSOsï To extend Scouting in non-member countriesï To help ensure a safe environment for young peopleï To maximize the use of ICTï To contribute more actively to governance and constitutional matters at world level

Management

ï To help NSOs towards self-relianceï To implement effective financial managementï To effectively participate in the development of a new fee system at world levelï To strengthen partnerships

Finance

Scouting Profileï To create the desired image and visibilityï To strengthen communication strategy and toolsï To share practices

Membership

ï To help NSOs achieve realistic growth targetsï To support NSO membership development strategyï To assist NSOs in improving retention rate

Communityï To expand Scouting beyond school-baseï To contribute to community and nation-buildingï To promote peace education

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Young PeoplePriority Statement

This strategic priority assists national Scout organizations in empowering young people at unit level

and increases youth involvement in the process of decision-making at all levels within their NSOs. This

strategic priority also assists NSOs in commencing or continuing regular youth programme review to

improve the quality of Youth Programme, with emphasis on strengthening the Rover programme.

Expected Results

ï More NSOs have commenced or continued regular youth programme review, with emphasis

on strengthening the Rover programme.

ï More young adults are members of decision-making bodies at all levels.

ï Retention rate of young people in Scouting has increased and Scouts have progressed in their

advancement scheme.

ï Young members are empowered and involved in developing activities at unit level.

ï Activities organized by NSOs carry an educational character consistent with the core values

of Scouting.

ï NSOs have taken part in the Scouts of the World Award and the World Scout Environment Badge.

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES and ACTION STEPS

Objectives Action Steps

Target for NationalScout Organiza-tions (NSOs)

Target for WorldScout Bureauto support NSOs

Target for RegionalCommittee/Sub-committees

Objective 1To continuouslyimprove thequality of youthprogramme inNSOs

Action Step 1.1Commence or continueregular youthprogramme review.

Action Step 1.2Review structure to alloweffective youthprogramme delivery.

Action Step 1.3Establish or strengthena functioning NationalProgramme Committee,led by a NationalProgrammeCommissioner.

Action Step 1.4Promote existing youthdevelopment tools andassist NSOs in obtain-ing them.

Action Step 1.5Assist two NSOs inholding a nationalprogramme reviewand/or development.

Action Step 1.6Maintain a network ofcommissioners incharge of educationalmethods and provideupdates every sixmonths.

Action Step 1.7Organize at least oneYouth Programme andTraining Commission-ers’ Forum every year.

Action Step 1.8Provide bi-annualupdates to NSOs andget feedback.

Action Step 1.9Provide bi-annual tips,notes and updates forNational ProgrammeCommittees.

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Target for NationalScout Organizations(NSOs)



Objective 2To increase youthinvolvement in alllevels of theorganization, interms of institu-tional and educa-tional decision-making process.

Action Step 2.1Include young adults aselected members ofdecision-making bodiesat national and sub-national level.

Action Step 2.2Continue to organize amore effective NationalYouth Forum to ensurethat young people areconsulted especially onissues that directlyaffect them.

Action Step 2.3Share best practiceson Youth Involvement– National RoverCouncil and NationalYouth Council.

Action Step 2.4Develop acomparative analysison age groups anddisseminate to allNSOs.

Action Step 2.5Organize a Seminaron Youth Involvement.

Action Step 2.6Strengthen theinvolvement of YoungAdults in their roles invarious sub-commit-tees and task teams,which is important forsuccession planning.

Action Step 2.7Continue to organizethe APR Youth Forum,as an ancillary eventof the APR ScoutConference.

Action Step 3.1Reinforce the Scoutmethod of involvingyoung members inchoosing their activitiesat unit level.

Action Step 3.2Include the“programme cycle” inUnit Leader TrainingCourses.

Objective 3To ensure thatyoung membersare empoweredand involved indeveloping activi-ties at unit level

Action Step 3.3Develop tools toensure that the“programme cycle” isintegrated into the UnitLeader TrainingCourses.

Action Step 3.4Create opportunitieswhere NSOsunderstand theimportance ofyouth empowerment,especially throughthe CNV.

Objective 4To assist NSOs indeveloping achallenging andrelevant RoverProgramme

Action Step 4.1Integrate the Scouts ofthe World Award in theSenior/Venture andRover Sections.

Action Step 4.2Share strategies andpromising practices inrecruiting and retainingadolescents and youngadults.

Action Step 4.3Each NSO appoints anational coordinator forthe Scouts of the WorldAward.

Action Step 4.4Promote and monitorthe implementation ofScouts of the Worldprogramme in NSOs.

Action Step 4.5Collate and disseminatestrategies andpromising practicesdone by NSOs onadolescents and youngadults.

Action Step 4.6Disseminate articles on“What is good aboutScouts?”

Action Step 4.8Provide practicaltidbits in implementingthe Scouts of theWorld Award in theirrespective NSOs.

Action Step 4.9Provide tips, notesand updates inrecruiting andretaining adolescents.

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Action Step 4.7Disseminate thedocument Empower-ing Young Adults:Guidelines for theRover Section.

Objective 5To emphasize onvalue-basedScouting

Action Step 5.1Ensure that theeducational characterof Scouting is presentin all activities, consis-tent with the values ofScouting.

Action Step 5.2Offer opportunities foryoung people todevelop “life-skills,”while integrating “life-skills” in youthprogramme and AdultLeader Training.

Action Step 5.3Organize a seminar onvalue-based Scouting.

Action Step 5.4Re-circulate thepublication coming outfrom the APR SeminarWorkshop on ValuesFormation throughScouting held in 1993.

Action Step 5.5Promote spiritualdevelopment in Scouting.

Action Step 5.6Encourage NSOs toensure that theeducational charac-ter is always presentin all activities,consistent with thevalues of Scouting.

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Strategic Priority: Adults

Priority StatementThis strategic priority aims to assist NSOs to continually focus on all aspects of Adults in Scouting (AIS), withemphasis on the effective management of adults; providing support to adults; improving the quality oftraining; and enhancing the retention of adults in Scouting.

Expected Resultsï More NSOs support the practical application of the Adults in Scouting (Life-cycle model)ï Increased number of competent adult leaders in adult trainingï More adults are retained





Action Step 1.5Provide tips on thebenefits of AIS, basedon the life-cyclemodel.

Action Step 1.6Produce a checklistfor the operation andevaluation of theapplication of AISstrategy in NSOs.

Objective 1To further improvethe quality of adultsupport in NSOs

Action Step 1.1Review the evaluationof Word Adult ResourcesPolicy (WARP) andemphasize theeffectiveness of itsimplementation.

Action Step 1.2Ensure the formationof an effective NationalAdult ResourcesCommittee (NARC).

Action Step 1.3Update the AIS surveyalong the lines of thelife-cycle model.

Action Step 1.4Organise an APRseminar/workshop onthe operation of aneffective National AdultResources Committee(NARC).

Objective 2To provide oppor-tunities for alladults to benefitfrom beinginvolved inScouting

Action Step 2.1Develop/Revise theadult training trainingscheme/system into arecognised/accreditedsystem, recognizing theassociated difficulties.

Action Step 2.2Develop/Review theadult recognitionsystem for valuedservice to Scouting.

Action Step 2.3Disseminate bestpractices and/orpolicies illustratinghow adults canbenefit fromScouting.

Action Step 2.4Contribute materialswhich illustrate thebenefits of adultsbeing involved inScouting.

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Action Step 4.10Support the gatheringof key leaders inYouth Programme andAdult Support duringthe APR ScoutConference.

Action Step 4.11Support an APRWorkshop for NationalTraining Commission-ers on the structure,functions, review andevaluation of anational adult trainingsystem.

Action Step 4.12Encourage the use ofe-communications insharing information,so that more time canbe spent on practical“how to do ” trainingcourses.

Objective 3To support NSOsin improving therecruitment andretention processof adults inScouting

Action Step 3.1Develop/improve theprocess of recruitingand retaining adults inline with AIS.

Action Step 3.2Utilize former adultleaders and keycommunity leaders asmentors for Scoutleaders.

Action Step 3.3Develop an effectivedatabase for all adults.

Action Step 3.4Disseminate materialson the recruitment andretention of adults.

Action Step 3.5Provide tips/bestpractices on recruit-ment and retention ofadults at least once ayear.

Objective 4To enhance thequality of trainingand continualprofessionalgrowth of volun-teers in Scouting.

Action Step 4.1Review national trainingsystem and manuals,focusing on quality oftraining delivery and inline with the World AdultResources Handbook(WARH).

Action Step 4.2Develop/Strengthen aneffective NationalTraining Committee.

Action Step 4.3Encourage NSO visitsand exchange of ideas,information and materi-als through e-communi-cations.

Action Step 4.4Integrate new aspectslike risk management,protection of nature andenvironment; providinga safe environment foryoung people in adulttraining schemes.

Action Step 4.5Hold a gathering of keyleaders in YouthProgramme and AdultSupport during the APRScout Conference.

Action Step 4.6Organise an APRWorkshop for NationalTraining Commission-ers on the structure,functions, review andevaluation of a nationaladult training system.

Action Step 4.7Review/Update the APRTraining Pool.

Action Step 4.8Continue to supportNSOs in adult trainingcourses.

Action Step 4.9Disseminate to NSOsexamples of e-learningfor training purposes.

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Straregic Priority: NSO

Priority StatementThis strategic priority strengthens Committee NSO Visit (CNV) program and assists NSOs in the implemen-tation of national strategic plans and provide expert assistance in the following areas: youth program,adult resources, organizational structures, management and finance.

Expected Resultsï Strengthened relationship, communication and management in NSOs through CNVsï All NSOs have reviewed their National Strategic Plan and implementing it effectivelyï Sample/model NSO structures are readily available for reference.ï A group/panel of experts in the areas of Youth Programme, Adult Resources, Management, Finance and others are established to support NSOs.

Action Step 1.7Actively participate inthe CNV.

Action Step 1.8Review annual CNVreports and givefeedback to NSOs.

Action Step 1.9Assist NSOs byproviding expertadvise in implementingCNV recommenda-tions.

Objective 1To maintain,deliver andcontinuouslyimprove the qualityof Scoutingthrough 13 Com-mittee NSO Visits,(CNVs) emphasiz-ing on 8 keyindicators as statedin the CNV Pro-gram.

Action Step 1.1Ensure that CommitteeNSO Visits (CNV)documents are pre-pared and processed asper time line.

Action Step 1.2Actively participate inthe CNV and implemen-tation of its recommen-dations.

Action Step 1.3Submit periodical andannual reports to theAPR Scout Committeeand WSB/APR.

Action Step 1.4Update CNV conceptpapers periodically.

Action Step 1.5Conduct the CNV.

Action Step 1.6Periodical follow up onthe implementation ofCNV recommendationsand provide feedbackto NSOs on theirannual CNV reports.

Objective 2To strengthenorganizationalcapability andeffectivenessthrough nationalstrategic planimplementation.

Action Step 2.1Develop/Review nationalstrategic plans periodi-cally.

Action Step 2.2Ensure effective imple-mentation of nationalstrategic plan nation-wide.

Action Step 2.4Encourage andprovide support toWSB/APR and NSOs incarrying out the actionsteps under thisobjective.

Action Step 2.3Assist NSOs in thedevelopment, periodi-cal review and effec-tive implementation ofnational strategicplans.

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Action Step 3.4Develop tools toreview systems andprocedures.

Action Step 3.5Encourage NSOs toadopt appropriatesystems andprocedures in theirNSOs.

Objective 3At least 50% ofNSOs revieworganizational/administrativestructures to meetthe present needsof the organiza-tion.

Action Step 3.1Review the organiza-tional structures andsystems in order tomeet needs of thetimes.

Action Step 3.2Develop and dissemi-nate sample organiza-tional structuressuitable for small,medium and largeNSOs.

Action Step 3.3Assist NSOs in thereview of their organi-zational/adminis-trative structures.

Action Step 4.4Form expert groups/panels and continuouslyrecruit competentleaders.

Action Step 4.5Coordinate and reportregularly on thesupport provided by theexpert group/panel toNSOs.

Objective 4To establish aresource group/panel of expertsin the areas ofYouth Program,Adult Resources,Management,Finance and otherareas.

Action Step 4.1Provide the names ofeligible leaders to theAPR office for inclusionin the group/panel ofexperts.

Action Step 4.2Support the membersof the panel in theirareas of responsibili-ties.

Action Step 4.3Avail the services of thegroup/panel in improv-ing quality in thevarious areas.

Action Step 4.6Support and/or be apart of the expertgroup/panel.

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Strategic Priority: Management

Priority StatementThis strategic priority directs NSOs towards a well-managed NSO where the use of ICT is maximized;to assist NSOs in better serving young people in a safe environment and contributing actively in thegovernance, at local and world levels; upholding the WOSM constitution; further extending Scouting innon-member countries.

Expected Resultsï Increased efficiency in the management of the organizationï At least 30% NSOs have adopted Risk Management Policy and implementing it effectivelyï Another non-member country is recognized as WOSM memberï All NSOs have basic infrastructure and competency in the use of communications technology





Action Step 1.10Provide consultationsto NSOs as needed.

Action Step 1.11Extend expertise indeveloping theguideline on servicesexpected by NSOs.

Objective 1To strengthenNSOs capabilitiestowards being well-managed, asdefined.

Action Step 1.1Review the efficiencyof services of NSOsprovided to its mem-bers as per the guide-line.

Action Step 1.2Ensure that all leadersin various positions aretrained and competentin their functions.

Action Step 1.3Provide professionaland personal develop-ment opportunities toprofessional Scoutexecutives.

Action Step 1.4Prepare and disseminate aguide on services that areexpected by membersfrom a NSO at national andlocal levels.

Action Step 1.5Design and organize twonational workshopstowards strengtheningmanagement capabilitiesbased on NSO needs.

Action Step 1.6Organize one basic andone advanced manage-ment course for profes-sional Scout leaders.

Action Step 1.7Set up a network ofprofessional Scout leaders.

Action Step 1.8Organize meetings of ChiefScout Executives inconjunction with the APRScout Leaders Summit andRegional Scout Conference.

Action Step 1.9Organize the 7th APR ScoutLeaders Summit and the24th APR Scout Conference.

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Objective 2To ensure that atleast 13 NSOs inthe region adopt anational RiskManagementPolicy and imple-ment it at alllevels.

Action Step 2.1Develop a nationalRisk ManagementPolicy and orientmembers on itsimplementation.

Action Step 2.2Integrate and monitorthe implementation ofRisk ManagementPolicy.

Action Step 2.3Ensure that riskmanagement and childprotection are includedin all leader trainingcurriculum.

Action Step 2.4Disseminate guidelineon formulating RiskManagement Policy bythe end of 2009.

Action Step 2.5Organize sub-re-gional/ nationalworkshop on riskmanagement.

Action Step 2.6Collect and dissemi-nate to NSOs the bestpractices on riskmanagement.

Action Step 2.7Encourage andcounsel NSOs toadopt and implementRisk ManagementPolicy in their NSO.

Action Step 2.8Develop tools to helpNSOs implement theRisk ManagementPolicy.

Objective 3To ensure that atleast one morecountry in theAsia-Pacific Regionis added as WOSMmember.

Action Step 3.1A potential country toprepare constitutionas per WOSMguideline and fulfillrequirements formembership.

Action Step 3.3Provide technical andmoral support topotential countriesthrough visits andcommunication.

Action Step 3.2Assist a potentialcountry in fulfilling theminimum require-ments for WOSMmembership.Target for APR Re-gional Scout Commit-tee/sub-committees

Objective 4At least 50% ofNSOs have theinfrastructure andcompetency tomaximize the useof ICT.

Action Step 4.1Review and strengthenICT facilities tomaximize its use.

Action Step 4.2Develop an informa-tive/useful websiteand update it regu-larly.

Action Step 4.3Understand and utilizerelevant ICT tools forcommunication withinternal and externalpublics.

Action Step 4.4Encourage using webmaterials, emails,blogs and web forums.

Action Step 4.5Collect and disseminateinformation and promis-ing practices from NSOswhere use of ICT ismaximized.

Action Step 4.6Provide assistance inidentifying availabletechnologies from thefree source communityapplicable to Scoutingneeds and disseminatesuch information.

Action Step 4.7Organize regularregional ICT workshopsto facilitate and updateNSOs on the constantlychanging ICT landscape.

Action Step 4.8Assist at least two NSOsin acquiring gadgets andmachines and develop-ing infrastructure forinstalling ICT facilities,(minimum required).

Action Step 4.9Extend expert supportto NSOs and variousAPR sub-committeesin the area of ICT asneeded.

Action Step 4.10Encourage andreiterate the need forevery NSO to desig-nate an ICT Commis-sioner to drive ICTagendas and pro-grams.

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Priority StatementThis strategic priority assists NSOs in implementing an effective financial management towardsself-reliance, especially in strengthening partnership with other organizations. This priority also monitorsand ensures that NSOs effectively participate in the development of a new fee system at world level.

Expected Resultsï Increased competency in resources developmentï Improved financial managementï Increased competency in raising funds through partnership

Strategic Priority: Finance





Objective 1To develop/strengthencompetency in thearea of financialresources devel-opment towardsself-reliance.

Action Step 1.1Develop a long-rangefinancial plan.

Action Step 1.2Establish a committeeto look into theimplementation of theplan.

Action Step 1.3Organize training forexecutives andvolunteers to developcompetency in thearea of resourcesdevelop-ment.

Action Step 1.4Develop/reviewpresent fundraisingpolicy, methods andprocedures.

Action Step 1.5Organize at least onenational workshop onbuilding financial capa-bilities focusing onspecific areas.

Action Step 1.6Share best practices onfinancial resourcesdevelopment.

Action Step 1.7Disseminate guidelineand tools for raisingfunds.

Action Step 1.8Organize one APRWorkshop on FundraisingTechniques.

Action Step 1.9Develop tools instrengtheningfinancial capabilities.

Action Step 1.10Encourage own NSOto develop long-rangefinancial plan andappoint a committee.

Action Step 1.11Support the conductof the workshops.

Action Step 1.12Provide technicalsupport and knowhow to NSOs asneeded.

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Objective 2To ensure theeffectivenessof financialmanagement inthe organization.

Action Step 2.1Develop/Review thefinancial policy of theorganization

Action Step 2.2Develop/review theinternal financialcontrol system andimplement it.

Action Step 2.3Conduct annualexternal audit andsubmit reports asrequired.

Action Step 2.7Provide technicalsupport and know howto NSOs as needed.

Action Step 2.8Help to collect bestpractices from ownNSO.

Action Step 2.4Assist NSOs indeveloping andreviewing theirfinancial policy andinternal controlsystems.

Action Step 2.5Implement theinternal controlsystems at theregional level effec-tively.

Action Step 2.6Share best practiceson financial manage-ment.

Action Step 3.8Provide technicalsupport and knowhow to NSOs asneeded.

Action Step 3.9Help to collect bestpractices from ownNSO.

Action Step 3.10Support the conductof the seminar.

Objective 3Sustain existingpartnership anddevelop newpartners in orderto expandresources.

Action Step 3.4Re-circulate theBangalore charter onpartnership for re-emphasis.

Action Step 3.5Share best practiceson partnership.

Action Step 3.6Establish two partner-ship projects.

Action Step 3.7Organize one APRseminar on partner-ships.

Action Step 3.1Develop a guideline onpartnership withreference to theBangalore Charter andorient national/sub-national leaders onbuilding partnerships.

Action Step 3.2Develop a list of like-minded organizationsthat could be potentialpartners.

Action Step 3.3Add at least onepartnership projectannually.

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Strategic Priority: Scouting Profile

Priority StatementThis strategic priority supports the use of appropriate public relations and communication tools in enhancingthe desired image and visibility of Scouting, and to share best practices with target audiences.

Expected Resultsï Enhanced image and visibility of Scoutingï Communication strategies of NSOs are developedï Best practices are shared with partners and with wider audiences





Objective 1To create thedesired image andvisibility of Scouting

Action Step 1.1Share studies andfindings related to thedesired image andvisibility of Scouting.

Action Step 1.2Organize activities thatare highly visible andbeneficial to thecommunity.

Action Step 1.3Enhance PR program by:a. Developing a PRPlanb. Recruiting PR expertsc. Involving media andagencies in Scoutingevents and activities.

Action Step 1.4Share the results of the2008 Image Study to allNSOs and the outcome ofthe project “What is greatabout Scouts?”

Action Step 1.5Take a lead role inproducing a paper on thedesired image of Scouting.

Action Step 1.6Continue promoting andsupporting activities thatbenefit Scouts and theircommunities.

Action Step 1.7Encourage NSOs toimplement recom-mendations of theImage Study.

Action Step 1.8Encourage NSOs toorganize a workshopon image andvisibility of Scouting.

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Objective 2To strengthencommunicationsstrategy and tools

Action Step 2.1Develop or strengthenrelevant communica-tions strategy andtools.

Action Step 2.2Organize communica-tions seminar atnational level.

Action Step 2.5Support the commu-nications seminar atregional level.

Action Step 2.3Continue, expand andstrengthen communica-tion tools at regionallevel.

Action Step 2.4Organize communica-tions seminar atregional level.

Objective 3To share prac-tices with targetgroups andorganizations.

Action Step 3.1Publicize best practicestories in appropriatemedia facilities.

Action Step 3.2Develop partnershipsand exchange pro-grams with otherorganizations as anopportunity for collabo-ration and sharing bestpractices.

Action Step 3.5Contribute inidentifying, initiatingand sharing storiesof respective NSO’sbest practices.

Action Step 3.3Collect stories of bestpractices and sharewith target audiencesthrough appropriatemedia tools.

Action Step 3.4Support and promotepartnerships andexchangeprogrammes betweenNSOs and with otherorganizations.

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Strategic Priority: Membership





Priority StatementThis strategic priority supports NSOs in developing membership strategy with emphasis on retention, andassists NSOs to achieve realistic growth targets based on the target set for the region.

Expected Resultsï Effective implementation of membership development strategyï Increased retention rateï Increased membership based on growth targets

Action Step 1.5Support NSOs todevelop/implementMembership GrowthStrategy.

Action Step 1.6Organize an APRWorkshop on Member-ship Growth.

Objective 1To support NSOsin developingmembershipdevelopmentstrategy

Action Step 1.1Establish an effectiveMembership GrowthCommittee/TaskForce.

Action Step 1.2Develop MembershipGrowth Strategy.

Action Step 1.3Timely reporting ofmembership Census toWSB.

Action Step 1.4Establish/strengthenmembership registra-tion system.

Action Step 1.7Assist NSOs, includ-ing own NSO, toeffectively monitormembership growth.

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Action Step 2.4Disseminate theanalysis of NSOsmembership censusyearly.

Action Step 2.5Implement the recogni-tion for best perform-ing NSO in membershipgrowth.

Objective 2To help NSOsachieve theirgrowth targets

Action Step 2.1Set the potential growthrate for all age sectionsand adults.

Action Step 2.2Implement the growthplan.

Action Step 2.3Review the correlationbetween the member-ship of Scouts andadults.

Action Step 2.6Monitor the achieve-ment of the regionalgrowth target.

Action Step 2.7Provide tips to achievethe growth target.

Action Step 2.8Develop a recognitioncriteria for bestperforming NSOs inmembership growth.

Action Step 3.6Support NSOs intaking actions todevelop and imple-ment retentionstrategy.

Objective 3To ensure theretention rate isimproved in allsections

Action Step 3.1Identify/Analyze theretention rate bysections.

Action Step 3.2Develop retentionstrategy.

Action Step 3.3Encourage the use ofmass media for involve-ment of former Scouts.

Action Step 3.4Disseminate articles/materials pertaining tomembership growth.

Action Step 3.5Share best practices inthe retention of mem-bers.

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Strategic Priority: Community





Priority StatementThis strategic priority identifies the importance of extending Scout membership beyond schools, therebycreating a closer relationship with the community and contributing to nation-building. This strategic priorityalso encourages national Scout organizations to promote Peace Education.

Expected Resultsï Increased member of Scouts and Scout Units beyond schools.ï Increased participation of Scouts in community development and social service projectsï Scouts are involved engaged in peace initiatives and national agenda for development

Objective 1To supportnational Scoutorganizations inexpanding Scout-ing in communitiesand schools asneeded.

Action Step 1.1Establish a task forceor a committee toexpand Scoutingbeyond schools.

Action Step 1.2Set target number ofunits beyond schoolsto be established.

Action Step 1.3Recruit more commu-nity leaders as UnitLeaders

Action Step 1.4Conduct survey on thedevelopment of commu-nity-based Scouting atthe end of the triennium.

Action Step 1.5Organise an APRSeminar on CommunityBased Scouting.

Action Step 1.6Disseminate successstories on community-based Scouting.

Action Step 1.7Provide practical tipson the benefits ofCommunity-BasedScouting.

Action Step 1.8Support the conductof a seminar oncommunity-basedScouting.

Objective 2To promote peaceeducation throughScouting

Action Step 2.1Hold peace activitiesfor Scouts.

Action Step 2.2Develop partnershipwith a local civicorganization on‘Scouting for Peace’projects.

Action Step 2.3Disseminate articles andactivities on ‘Scoutingfor Peace’ projects.

Action Step 2.4Promote Scout Ex-change programmes forcultural understandingand regional coopera-tion among NSOs orregions.

Action Step 2.5Advise NSOs to getinvolved in peaceinitiatives and/oractivities.

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Objective 3To support NSOsin ensuring thatScouts areinvolved incommunity orsocial develop-ment/service projects,which contributesto nation-buildingand to the educa-tion of youngpeople.

Action Step 3.1Continue implementingthe APR Ticket to lifeProject in eight pilotcountries [Bangladesh,India, Indonesia,Mongolia, Nepal,Pakistan, Philippines,Sri Lanka]

Action Step 3.2Strengthen the Scout-ing-Community rela-tionship through“partnership”

Action Step 3.3Integrate children andyoung people withspecial needs toScouting.

Action Step 3.4Monitor and ensure thecontinuity of the APRTicket to Life Project, asa flagship project of theregion.

Action Step 3.5Provide tools on thesubject of childrenand young people withspecial needs inScouting.

Action Step 3.6Contribute materialsto promote thebenefits by beinginvolved in Scoutingwith the community.

Objective 4To support NSOsin implementingprojects andevents, includingenvironmentaleducation andprotection

Action Step 4.1Implement the WorldScout EnvironmentBadge.

Action Step 4.2Adopt at least oneproject on environmentand biodiversity.

Action Step 4.3Adopt the Scouts of theWorld Award (SWA)programme of WOSM.

Action Step 4.4Share project ideas withother NSOs.

Action Step 4.5Promote the WorldScout EnvironmentBadge.

Action Step 4.6Recognize and collectinformation on environ-ment activities that arehappening at NSOlevel.

Action Step 4.7Organize a regionalseminar on environ-ment and biodiversity.

Action Step 4.8Circulate promisingpractices on environ-mental education, i.e.,“Go Green” Project ofthe Boy Scouts of thePhilippines.

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Committee Organization to Support Vision 2013APR Plan 2009-2012

SUPPORT STRUCTURE

EDUCATIONAL METHODS GROUP

(Vice-Chairman)

Regional Scout CommitteeChairman

ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT GROUP

(Vice-Chairman)

Youth ProgrammeSub-Committee

ï Young People ï Community

Adult SupportSub-Committee

ï Adults

MembershipGrowth

Sub-Committee

ï Membership Growth

ManagementSub-Committee

ï Management ï NSO

FinancialResources

Sub-Committee

ï Finance

Scouting ProfileSub-Committee

ï Scouting Profile

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WHO WILL IMPLEMENT THE PLAN?

Programme Sub-Committee

ChairmanMr. Jose Eduardo C. Delgado

Vice Chairmen2. Dr. H. P. Chhetri3. Mr. Rajalingam Ramasamy

Members4. Mr. Md Mesbah Uddin Bhuiyan5. Mr. Ie-Bin Lian6. Mr. Joseph Lau Yee-leung7. Mr. Manabu Hiratsuka8. Mr. Cho Chun Hyong9. Mr. Narayan Prasad Parajuli10. Mr. Abdul Waheed Fitrat11. Mr. Malcolm Tan Ban Hoe12. Dr. Prapatpong Senarith13. Ms. Susi Yuliati14. Mr. Krittee Tantivisitkul (YAMG)

Adult Support Sub-Committee

Chairman1. Dr. Mak Wai-Ming

Vice Chairmen2. Mr. Paul Parkinson3. Mr. Chow Hock-Lin

Members4. Mr. Shantha Madurawe5. Mr. Md Rafiqul Islam Khan6. Mr. Alfian Amura7. Mr. Takahashi Yuzuru8. Mr. Young-Chang Kim9. Mr. Chan Ah Sang10. Mr. Abdul Mannan11. Mr. Dale B. Corvera12. Mr. Sommart Sungkapun13. Ms. Chen Li-Fei14. Ms. Seo Ji Eun (YAMG)

Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Committee

Chairman1. Mr. Jejomar C. Binay

Vice Chairmen2. Mr. Prakorb Mukura3. Dr. Mohammed Mukhyuddin bin Sarwani

Members4. Mr. M. Fazlur Rahman5. Mr. Syed Parvez Ali Shah Jillani6. Mr. Nicholas Tang Ning7. Prof. Dr. H. Azrul Azwar8. Dr. Chao Shou-Po9. Mr. Shree Ram Lamichhane10. Mr. Sang-Ho Shim11. Mr. Maeed Mohamed Zahir (YAMG)

Regional TreasurerDr. Renato Paras

SecretaryMr. Abdullah Rasheed

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Financial Resources Sub-Committee

Chairman1. Mr. Sonny Seung-Su Kim

Vice Chairmen2. Mr. John C.Y. Hui3. Mr. Mark Tsai

Members4. Mr. Nazir Ahmad Khan5. Mr. Radzwan Bin Hussain6. Mr. Nizamuddin Ahmed7. Mr. Yoshio Danjo8. Mrs. Jamshed Naqvi9. Mr. Pattaroj Kamonrojsiri10. Mr. Facry Sulaiman11. Mr. Chandrasena Batuwangala12. Mr. Ari Wijanarko Adipratomo (YAMG)

Management Sub-Committee

Chairman1. Mr. Janaprith Fernando

Vice Chairman2. Mr. Richard Miller3. Lt. Col ( R) M. Shah Ali

Members4. Mr. Md Mozammel Haque Khan5. Mr. Yan-man Hubert Ho6. Ms. Reiko Suzuki7. Mr. Danny Seung-Soo Hong8. Mr. Azuddin bin AB Rahman9. Mr. Hong Leng Chay10. Mr. Boonrat Wongyai11. Mr. Dicky Surjadi Hidajat12. Mr. Danilo Asiaten13. Dr. Shijin Lee14. Mr. Saeed Abdulla15. Mr. Mohd Hafiz bin Ariffin (YAMG)

Scouting ProfileSub-Committee

Chairman1. Mr. Mizuta Shinya

Vice Chairmen2. Mr. Md Jamaluddin Sikder3. Mr. Berthold D. H. Sinaulan

Members4. Mr. Ka-leung Jason Ng5. Mr. David Eun-Young Seo6. Mr. Nasaruddin Shamsuddin7. Mr. Ahmed Ali Maniku8. Mr. Mani Malla9. Mr. Ho Chee Heng10 Mr. Jate Sopitpongstorn11. Mr. Shyamal Kumar Biswas12. Mr. Fu-Min Wang13. Major Sere Kala14. Mr. Oliver Zi Kai Lim (YAMG)

Membership GrowthSub-Committee

Chairman1. Ms. Emma Barker

Vice Chairmen2. Mr. Brata Trayana Hardjosubroto3. Dr. Jeffrey Ho Kai Kwong

Members4. Dr. Banchong Chompoowong5. Mr. Zoliana Royte6. Mr. Md Tauhidul Islam7. Mr. Charles Wong Tak-leung8. Mr. Makoto Nakano9 Mr. Eugene Gui Kim10. Mr. Mohd Azlan Abdul Jalil11. Mr. Shiva Kumar Poudyal12. Dr. Kuan Chih-Ming13. Mr. Wendel Avisado14. Mr. Dicky Lam Kwok Hei (YAMG)

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APR Executive StaffMr Abdullah RasheedRegional Director

Mr S Prassanna ShrivastavaDirector, Administration & Resources Development

Ms Lucia TarayDirector, Communications

Mr Ysidro P Castillo IVDirector, Youth Programme and Information Technology

Mr Thian Hiong-BoonDirector, Adult Resources & Research

Ms Rosario TalaguitUnit Manager, Office Management

Regional Governance ReviewTask Force

Chairman1. Mr Alexander Wong

Members2. Atty. Alan D. Zulueta3. Mr. John Ravenhall4. Mr. Tan Cheng Kiong5. Mr. Katsura Kuno6. Mr. Nicholas Tang Ning (Ex-officio, RSC)

APR Scout Foundation Management Committee

President1. Mr. Simon Hang Bock Rhee

Vice-President2. Dr William George Wells

Members3. Mr. Md Habibul Alam4. Mr. Yashuhiko Paul Miki5. Mr. Alexander Wong6. Mr. Seung Su Sonny Kim

Promotion CoordinatorMr. Mohammed Ali Khalid

TreasurerMr. Wai-Chi Paul Ho

SecretaryAbdullah Rasheed

Awards CommitteeChairman1. Mr. Mohammed Ali Khalid

Members2. Mr. George Fairbairn3. Mr. Anthony Thng4. Mr. Prakorb Mukura5. Dr. Mohammed Mukhyuddin bin Sarwani6. Mr. Abdullah Rasheed

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Appreciation is given to committees / sub-committees, task groups andindividuals who contributed in developing and designing the three-year plan.

ï Regional Scout Committee (2007-2009)

ï An APR Sub-Committees (2007-2009)

ï Participants of the 6th APR Scout Leaders Summit

ï Breakout Group on “APR Plan 2009-2012”

at the 23rd APR Scout Conference

ï World Scout Bureau/Asia-Pacific Regional Staff

vision 2013 - asia-pacific regional plan 2009-2012

Documents

operational plan

longrange plan thatspans

focus areas

thefinal phase

youth members

strategic priorities

key nso leaders

different levels