E Strategic Planning

The document discusses strategic planning for conservation trust funds and protected area programs. It provides examples of 10-year strategic objectives for the Amazon Region Protected Areas Program (ARPA) to protect land and establish an endowment fund. Key issues for strategic plans are identified such as linkages to other plans, program themes and priorities, eligibility criteria, and financial planning. Criteria for selecting conservation programs include leverage, urgency of issues addressed, organizational capacity, and efficiency. Effective strategic plans are guided by an organization's vision and mission, prepared with experts and stakeholders, and adopted by the board. Tools like logical frameworks and results chains help identify impacts, outcomes, and actions.