Strategy foundations Vision The vision of this strategy is: Australia’s research, development and extension to reduce impacts of pests, weeds and diseases on the natural environment and community are well coordinated nationally, directed at national priorities and effectively delivered through stakeholder collaboration. Goals The goals of this strategy are that: efforts are focused on nationally agreed RD&E priority areas and built upon previous achievements as well as identifying opportunities to lead and support innovation the effectiveness of RD&E is enhanced to ensure maximum benefit is derived from stakeholder investments. Objectives This strategy includes seven objectives as presented in Table 1 and Table 2, addressing the two goals identified above. Expected outcomes have been identified for each objective. A series of strategic actions to achieve or progress each objective over the next three years will be developed during the implementation phase of this Strategy. Progress against each objective should be measured annually against identified outcomes. Table Objectives and expected outcomes to address Goal 1 Objective Outcome 1.1 Coordinate national RD&E priority setting within Key RD&E priority areas collectively identified and groups of pests, weeds and diseases. agreed by stakeholders. 1.2 Collaboratively develop a framework to guide RD&E Future investment decisions for RD&E projects based investment decisions to assist both proponents and on transparent criteria and closely linked to agreed decision-makers. priority areas. More cost-effective allocation of limited resources. 1.3 Identify gaps and vulnerabilities in RD&E Increased RD&E preparedness to promptly respond capabilities and develop plans to address them. to biosecurity incidents. Note: Goal 1 Efforts are focused on nationally agreed RD&E priority areas and built upon previous achievements as well as identifying opportunities to lead and support innovation. Table Objectives and expected outcomes to address Goal 2 Objective Outcome 2.1 Enhance coordination and collaboration in investing, Better utilisation of available RD&E funds, undertaking and maintaining capabilities in RD&E within capabilities and infrastructures, and reduced and across groups of pests, weeds and diseases. transaction costs across Australia. 2.2 Identify and take advantage of existing and potential Increased RD&E capacity and efficiency to address new collaborations between biosecurity RD&E for the biosecurity issues shared between the environment, environment and community, and for primary industries. community and primary industry sectors. 2.3 Improve linkages between national R&D and regional More effective delivery and adoption of R&D by or local extension. users.
Strategy foundations Vision The vision of this strategy is: Australia’s research, development and extension to reduce impacts of pests, weeds and diseases on the natural environment and community are well coordinated nationally, directed at national priorities and effectively delivered through stakeholder collaboration. Goals The goals of this strategy are that: efforts are focused on nationally agreed RD&E priority areas and built upon previous achievements as well as identifying opportunities to lead and support innovation the effectiveness of RD&E is enhanced to ensure maximum benefit is derived from stakeholder investments. Objectives This strategy includes seven objectives as presented in Table 1 and Table 2, addressing the two goals identified above. Expected outcomes have been identified for each objective. A series of strategic actions to achieve or progress each objective over the next three years will be developed during the implementation phase of this Strategy. Progress against each objective should be measured annually against identified outcomes. Table Objectives and expected outcomes to address Goal 1 Objective Outcome 1.1 Coordinate national RD&E priority setting within groups of pests, weeds and diseases. Key RD&E priority areas collectively identified and agreed by stakeholders. 1.2 Collaboratively develop a framework to guide RD&E investment decisions to assist both proponents and decision-makers. Future investment decisions for RD&E projects based on transparent criteria and closely linked to agreed priority areas. More cost-effective allocation of limited resources. 1.3 Identify gaps and vulnerabilities in RD&E capabilities and develop plans to address them. Increased RD&E preparedness to promptly respond to biosecurity incidents. Note: Goal 1 Efforts are focused on nationally agreed RD&E priority areas and built upon previous achievements as well as identifying opportunities to lead and support innovation. Table Objectives and expected outcomes to address Goal 2 Objective Outcome 2.1 Enhance coordination and collaboration in investing, undertaking and maintaining capabilities in RD&E within and across groups of pests, weeds and diseases. Better utilisation of available RD&E funds, capabilities and infrastructures, and reduced transaction costs across Australia. 2.2 Identify and take advantage of existing and potential new collaborations between biosecurity RD&E for the environment and community, and for primary industries. Increased RD&E capacity and efficiency to address biosecurity issues shared between the environment, community and primary industry sectors. 2.3 Improve linkages between national R&D and regional or local extension. More effective delivery and adoption of R&D by users.
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