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Developing, implementing & sustaining a whole of government/inter-ministry approach requires a shared vision, policy assigning personnel & resources, and a multi-year action plan/strategy on the education and overall development of young people (whole child, every child).Multi-year action plans for governments are comprehensive strategies that outline specific goals, objectives, and initiatives to be pursued over an extended period, typically spanning several years. These plans are crucial for effective governance, as they provide a roadmap for addressing complex issues and achieving long-term societal, economic, and environmental outcomes. Here's a general framework for creating multi-year action plans:

Define Vision, Policy and Missions for ministries that clearly articulate the long-term vision and mission of the government and aligns these statements with the overall well-being, development, and aspirations of the nation or region.
Assess the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) relevant to the government's responsibilities as well as internal and external factors that may impact the plan.
Establish specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals and break down these goals into actionable and quantifiable objectives.
Prioritize initiatives based on their potential impact and feasibility and consider the interdependence of various initiatives and their alignment with overarching goals.
Assess and allocate financial, human, and technological resources required for each initiative and ensure a balanced distribution of resources to address different aspects of the action plan.
Develop a realistic timeline for the execution of each initiative and establish milestones and checkpoints to track progress and make necessary adjustments.
Identify key stakeholders, including citizens, businesses, non-governmental organizations, and international partners and foster collaboration and communication to garner support and gather diverse perspectives.
Review and, if necessary, create or amend legislation and policies to support the action plan. Ensure alignment with existing legal and regulatory frameworks.
Establish a robust monitoring, reporting, evaluation and improvement (MREI) system to assess the effectiveness of the action plan. Regularly review progress, identify challenges, and make data-driven adjustments.
Develop a communication strategy to inform stakeholders, local agencies, employees and the public about the action plan's goals, progress, and outcomes.Maintain transparency to build trust and encourage public and stakeholder participation.
Identify potential risks and bottlenecks/critical transition points and develop strategies to mitigate them.Be prepared to adapt the plan in response to unforeseen challenges.
Design the action plan to be adaptable to changing circumstances and evolving priorities. Incorporate flexibility to adjust strategies based on emerging trends and new information.
Consider opportunities for collaboration with other governments and international organizations.Leverage shared knowledge and resources to address global challenges.
Encourage public, stakeholder and employee engagement through feedback mechanisms and participatory processes.Use input from regular consultations, surveys and meetings to refine and improve the action plan.
Invest in the development of government agencies and personnel to ensure they have the skills and resources needed for successful plan implementation.

By following these steps, governments can create robust multi-year action plans that address complex challenges and contribute to the sustainable development and well-being of their constituents. These multi-year action plans can be renewed and referenced in Education and other ministry sector plans and mandate letters for Ministers.

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