The strategic plan sets out a path for the implementation of the priorities of the department. During the period under review, the department developed two strategic plans, that is the Interim strategic plan 2009 - 2012 (the focus of this report), and the Strategic Plan 2010 - 2013. The realignment of the strategic priorities and objectives of the department in line with the new mandate of the department, especially the CRDP component, determined the drafting of the 2010 - 2013 Strategic Plan.