ICANN Strategic Plan
Introduction to Strategic Planning
The purpose of strategic planning is to set out the long-term objectives for the organization, reflecting the ICANN mission and vision. Strategic planning is a fundamental part of ICANN's governance, mandated by the Bylaws.
Strategic planning is a core element of ICANN's three-fold planning process, namely the Five-Year Strategic Plan, the Five-Year Operating Plan, and the Annual Operating Plan and Budget. Strategic planning helps answer two very important questions: Where are we now, and where do we want to be?
Current ICANN Strategic Plan
ICANN is currently operating under the Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2021–2025. The current Strategic Plan is available in the six ICANN Languages:
- English [PDF, 2.18 MB]
- Español [PDF, 246 KB]
- Français [PDF, 250 KB]
- Русский [PDF, 328 KB]
- 简体中文 [PDF, 462 KB]
- العربية [PDF, 379 KB]
The ICANN Board of Directors adopted the current Strategic Plan on 23 June 2019, and it went into effect on 1 July 2020.
The Board began the process of developing the ICANN Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2026–2030 in September 2023.