The Minister outlined the planning framework of the EDD, indicating that it comprises of the Strategic Plan and the Annual Performance Plan (APP). The Strategic Plan is a multi-year framework within which the EDD operates. The Minister indicated that the Strategic Plan is not normally revised annually and it is expected to be tabled at the start of a new administration. The APP, on the other hand, is an annual plan that sets out the performance indicators and budget that guides the work of the EDD. These are broken down further into quarterly targets where appropriate. The Minister indicated that he receives progress reports on performance from the respective divisions within the EDD. Further reports on EDD's performance against targets are reported to the National Treasury and Parliament.