For Scouting to increase its impact on the world today,all of its component parts,the national associations,must grow and develop.In order to develop,it is essential that National Scout Association (NSOs)have a strategy and implement it.This kit is designed to help with the process of growth.

The successful growth and impact of Scouting world-wide has been impressive over the last 95 years and Scouting continues to have an impact on the world today.As Scouting prepares to celebrate its centenary in 2007,it is important for the Movement to develop a strategy to meet the rapidly changing needs of the 21 st century,so that it can maintain its impact and remain attractive to young people,particularly adolescents.

A Strategy for Scouting was adopted at the World Scout Conference in Thessaloniki in July 2002.

The World Strategy starts from the Mission of Scouting.The mission is a statement of our shared values and provides a common starting point for the adoption and implementation of the strategy.A vision has been agreed upon,and from this shared vision seven strategic priorities have been identified.It is through responding to these seven priorities that Scouting will realise its vision.

Adopting a strategy at world level is very important but it is only when associations develop their own strategic plans and take action to implement these plans that sustained development and growth will take place.NSOs will have their own priorities and it is important that each association is helped to clearly identify its own strategy,as growth is only possible through the development and implementation of a strategic plan.