Regional Focus for 2009-2012
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APR Regional Focus


Regional Focus for 2009-20012

The Strategies priority and focus for year 2009-2012 as recommended by APR Scout Leaders Summit has been endorsed by Regional Scout Committee.

The 8 strategies priority and focus areas are:

.Young People 
  The 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 NSO's. This strategic also assists NSO's in commencing or continuing regular youth programme review to improve the quality of Youth Programme, with emphasis on strengthening the Rover programme. 

.Adults 
  The strategic priority aims to assist NSO's to continually focus on all aspects of Adults in Scouting (AIS), with emphasis on the effective management of adults; providing support to adults; improving the quality of training; and enhancing the retention of adults in Scouting.

.NSO 
  The strategic priority strengthens Committee NSO visit (CNV) program and assists NSO's in the implementation of national strategic plans and provide expert asisstance in the following areas : Youth Programme, Adult Resources, Organizational Structures, Management and Finance.

.Management 
  This strategic priority directs NSO's towards a well-managed NSO where the use of ICT is maximized; to assists NSO's in better serving young people in a safe environment and contributing actively in the governance, at local and world levels; upholding the WOSM constitution; further extending Scouting in non-member countries.

.Finance 
  This strategic priority assists NSO's in implementing an effective financial management towards self-reliance; especially in strengthening partnership with other organizations. This priority also ensure that NSO's effectively participate in the development of a new fee system at world level.

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

.Membership
  This strategic priority supports NSO's in developing membership strategy with emphasis on retention, and assits NSO's to achieve realistic growth targets based on the target set for the region.

.Community 
  The strategic priority identifies the importance of extending Scout membership beyond schools, thereby creating a closer relationship with the community and contributing to nation-building. This strategic priority also encourages NSO's to promote Peace Education.