The purpose of the Strategic Plan is to describe the main mid to long term ambitions and goals of SC D2 set within the framework posed by the TC Strategic Plan and considering the former SC 35 Strategic Plan 2001-2010. It is expected to be an essential tool both in the ongoing planning of the activities of the Study Committee and the continual building of competency and knowledge base of SC members.

Also, it has to be an evolving document, taking into account the changing needs from Members, the TC and the EPI as well as the managerial attitudes of the successive Chairmen. It is intended to cover a period of ten years, been revised every odd year.