Resolution A.989(25)
STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE ORGANIZATION (FOR THE SIX-YEAR PERIOD 2008-2013)

Annex.
STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE ORGANIZATION (FOR THE SIX-YEAR PERIOD 2008 to 2013)

1. Mission statement

2. Trends, developments and challenges

Globalization

Heightened maritime safety concerns

Heightened maritime security concerns

Heightened environmental consciousness

People at sea

The importance of capacity building in ensuring universal and uniform application of IMO instruments

Shifting emphasis onto people

Technology as a major driving force for change in the maritime transport sector

3. Strategic directions

Introduction

Enhancing the status and effectiveness of IMO

Developing and maintaining a comprehensive framework for safe, secure, efficient and environmentally sound shipping

Enhancing the profile of shipping, quality culture and environmental conscience

4. Performance indicators