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Strategic Planning for the Reproductive Health and Population Sector: An Introduction

Strategic Planning for the Reproductive Health and Population Sector: An Introduction. The Strategic Mindset. Learning Objectives. Understand the distinction between strategic and non-strategic approach Define strategic planning. Session Outline. Why be strategic?

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Strategic Planning for the Reproductive Health and Population Sector: An Introduction

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  1. Strategic Planning for the Reproductive Health and Population Sector: An Introduction The Strategic Mindset

  2. Learning Objectives • Understand the distinction between strategic and non-strategic approach • Define strategic planning

  3. Session Outline • Why be strategic? • What is strategic planning? • Why develop a strategic plan? • Why is it important for the RH and population sector?

  4. Non-Strategic Anecdotal Ad hoc Reactive Whimsical Strategic Analytical Systematic Proactive Realistic Strategic vs. Non-Strategic

  5. Why Be Strategic? • Programs/sectors have to • Make trade-offs • Do more with less • Get the most “bang for the buck” • Adapt to changing situations

  6. What Is Strategic Planning? Strategic planning is the process of determining what a sector intends to be in the future and how it will get there What/where Future How Present

  7. It is an ongoing process of…. Planning Strategic Planning Analysis Action

  8. Why Develop a Strategic Plan? • To improve performance • To stimulate forward thinking and clarify future direction • To reduce barriers to effective RH programs • To make the best use of resources • To influence rather than to be influenced

  9. Why Is Strategic Planning Important for the RH/Population Sector? Dynamic and unpredictable environment Declining donor support HIV/AIDS Pandemic Reproductive Health/ Population Sector Increasing inequalities Competing Priorities • Health Sector Reforms • Decentralization • Alternative financing • Privatization Increasing literacy and awareness

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