The strategic framework

Aim and objectives

Our aim is to enable people living in the Highlands and Islands to realise their full potential on a long-term sustainable basis.

The aim is founded on the belief that the people who live here have the prospect of enjoying one of the most fulfilling existences in the developed world. The concept of sustainable development lies at the heart of this approach.

The aim will be realised by pursuing four strategic objectives:

• Strengthening communities
• Developing skills
• Growing businesses
• Making global connections

The concept of sustainable development lies at the heart of this approach. Enabling people to realise their full potential is about utilisng our resources wisely in a way that assists current residents to improve their lives, without constraining the ability of future Highlands and Islands residents to make their own improvements from an enriched, rather than depleted, resource base.