
RD&E Planning and PrioritiesRD&E Planning and PrioritiesStrategic planning is central to the FRDC’s business. A five year plan guides investment in research, development and extension (RD&E), and each year the FRDC scans its business environment and reviews its RD&E activities to ensure its portfolio is balanced and well directed. National Primary Industries RD&E FrameworkThe over-arching framework for primary industries RD&E is the National Primary Industries Research, Development and Extension Framework, to which governments, the research and development corporations, research providers and primary industry peak bodies have contributed. The Framework aims to encourage greater collaboration and promote continuous improvement in the investment of RD&E resources nationally. The document that outlines the future RD&E directions of the fishing and aquaculture industry within that framework is Working Together: the National Fishing and Aquaculture RD&E Strategy. For more on the national strategy, please click here.
FRDC RD&E Planthe Fisheries Research and Development Corporation’s strategic plan for research, development and extension (RD&E) "Investing for tomorrow’s catch: the FRDC’s Research, Development and Extension Plan 2010–2015" is its primary strategic document relating to the fishing industry. As the principal source of information about the FRDC’s policies, programs and operations, the plan:
The current FRDC’s current RD&E Plan runs from 1 July 2010 through to 30 June 2015.
The FRDC is required by its enabling legislation to develop an Annual Operating Plan (AOP) each year. The AOP, provides context for the FRDC's operating environment and highlights the key strategic areas of investment for the coming financial year. When looking to apply for funding the AOP is a key strategic document that should be referred to by stakeholders. |
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