INTRODUCTION

© WSB Inc. / Enrique Leon

This last period from 2017-2021 marked the mid-point of the Strategy for Scouting, Vision 2023, and saw a united and resilient Scout Movement as it faced the global pandemic. This strategy was approved by the 40th World Scout Conference in 2014 and is centred around three core elements: WOSM’s Mission, Vision and six strategic priorities which outline the purpose, aspirations and focus of the Movement.

In August 2021, the 42nd World Scout Conference adopted the draft objectives of the World Triennial Plan 2021-2024, which were developed through a participatory process with key stakeholders and where NSOs had an opportunity to engage in online discussions before and during the event. Afterwards, the World Scout Committee reviewed the outcomes of the Conference to develop this final version of the plan. This document highlights the priorities for the triennium which have been identified as critical for achieving Vision 2023 in the current context of Scouting. These priorities are further outlined in detail through the objectives of the Triennial Plan for 2021-2024.

The successful delivery of the World Triennial Plan requires a collective effort at all levels of Scouting. As such each area of work provides guidance about what NSOs can do to help achieve the objectives and details the direct benefits for Member Organizations. Lastly, an overview of the Operational Framework explains how the plan will be implemented and supported by a diverse group of volunteers and staff around the world using agile and project-based approaches for the majority of the work.

Maintaining our strong sense of unity across the Movement will be crucial to ensuring sustained collaboration across all levels of Scouting to achieve Vision 2023 as we manage the realities of a postpandemic world together. This is a triennium of innovation and looking to the future as we assess the impact we want to reach around the world and plan for the next Strategy for Scouting beyond 2024.