Strategic Area – Programs and Activities 2019 – 2023

Objective	Activities	Priority	Responsibility	Timelines
To transform school libraries into vital learning spaces for both teachers and students, by improving information infrastructure.	Inculcate the reading habit, and enable students to build capacities for information and ICT literacy that support lifelong learning and creativity.	Medium	EC	2019
To transform school libraries into vital learning space for both teachers and students, by improving information infrastructure.	Create uniquely designed and modernized libraries that include adequate book collections, technology, and other media, in order to create supportive, welcoming, and learner-centered environments.	Medium	EC	2019

Strategic Area – Communications 2019 – 2023

Objective	Activities	Priority	Responsibility	Timelines
To improve communication, cooperation, and sharing of information between EC members	Provide a forum for members to the discussion of common problems and matters of professional concern.	High	Information and publications	2019
To improve communication, cooperation, and sharing of information between EC members	Inform the Association’s activities and achievements to the public in order to build a strong image.	High	Information and publications	2019
To improve communication, cooperation, and sharing of information between EC members	MLA bulleting quarterly for professional and public consultation.	High	Information and publications	2019
To improve communication, cooperation, and sharing of information between EC members	Publish the newsletters, MLA Research Journal, MLA quarterly bulleting for professional and public consultation and develop the guidelines and standards for the libraries.	High	Information and publications	2019
To improve communication, cooperation, and sharing of information between EC members	To improve communication, cooperation and sharing of information between EC members	High	Information and publications	2019
To improve communication, cooperation, and sharing of information between EC members	To improve communication, cooperation, and sharing of information between EC members	High	Information and publications	2019

Strategic Area – Advocacy 2019 – 2023

Objective	Activities	Priority	Responsibility	Timelines
Promote the need for libraries in the rural and remote areas of Myanmar	Select an MLA Special Envoy/ambassador	Medium	EC	2019
Promote the need for libraries in the rural and remote areas of Myanmar	Raise awareness about trends and factors that will influence the role of association and potential for advocacy in the future.	High	EC	2019
Promote the need for libraries in the rural and remote areas of Myanmar	Promote the need of libraries in the rural and remote areas of Myanmar	High	EC	2019
Promote the need for libraries in the rural and remote areas of Myanmar	Establish a team to implement Marketing and Advocacy plan to attract and retain members	High	EC	2019
Promote the need for libraries in the rural and remote areas of Myanmar	Communicate with the government, other organizations, and stakeholders to raise the roles and to ensure the sustainable development of the libraries	High	EC	2019

Strategic Area – Education and Training 2019 – 2023

Objective	Activities	Priority	Responsibility	Timelines
To develop the capacity of the MLA to undertake a range of programs and activities	Develop a succession plan for the EC and identify potential new EC members who are already active in the profession.	High	EC	2019
To strengthen structures and plan the long-term activities for the effective and efficient operation of the MLA	Develop a strategic plan for the MLA EC Committee structure and future activities of the MLA, and disseminate it to members and other stakeholders.	High	EC	2019
To develop the capacity of the MLA to undertake a range of programs and activities	Review the MLA EC Committee structure and change sub-committees if not appropriate to the activities of the Association.	High	EC	2019

Strategic Area – Membership 2019 – 2023

Objective	Activities	Priority	Responsibility	Timelines
To develop the capacity of the MLA to undertake a range of programs and activities	Develop a succession plan for the EC and identify potential new EC members who are already active in the profession.	High	EC	2019
To strengthen structures and plan the long-term activities for the effective and efficient operation of the MLA	Develop a strategic plan for the MLA EC Committee structure and future activities of the MLA, and disseminate it to members and other stakeholders.	High	EC	2019
To develop the capacity of the MLA to undertake a range of programs and activities	Review the MLA EC Committee structure and change sub-committees if not appropriate to the activities of the Association.	High	EC	2019

Strategic Area – Partnerships & Fundraising 2019 – 2023

Objective	Activities	Priority	Responsibility	Timelines
To develop the capacity of the MLA to undertake a range of programs and activities	Develop a succession plan for the EC and identify potential new EC members who are already active in the profession.	High	EC	2019
To strengthen structures and plan the long-term activities for the effective and efficient operation of the MLA	Develop a strategic plan for the MLA EC Committee structure and future activities of the MLA, and disseminate it to members and other stakeholders.	High	EC	2019
To develop the capacity of the MLA to undertake a range of programs and activities	Review the MLA EC Committee structure and change sub-committees if not appropriate to the activities of the Association.	High	EC	2019

Strategic Area – Governance 2019 – 2023

Objective	Activities	Priority	Responsibility	Timelines
To develop the capacity of the MLA to undertake a range of programs and activities	Develop a succession plan for the EC and identify potential new EC members who are already active in the profession.	High	EC	2019
To strengthen structures and plan the long-term activities for the effective and efficient operation of the MLA	Develop a strategic plan for the MLA EC Committee structure and future activities of the MLA, and disseminate it to members and other stakeholders.	High	EC	2019
To develop the capacity of the MLA to undertake a range of programs and activities	Review the MLA EC Committee structure and change sub-committees if not appropriate to the activities of the Association.	High	EC	2019