ONOC Strategic Plan
2021 - 2024

ONOC is currently in its 2021 – 2024 Strategic Plan with the Vision of ‘Inspiring success and pride, and living the Olympic values'.

The 2021-2024 Strategic Plan marks ONOC's continued dedication to fostering success and innovation within the Oceania sport ecosystem.

The Strategic Plan, fourth of its kind for ONOC, is the result of extensive workshops and stakeholder engagement, ensuring it addresses the evolving needs of ONOC members and aligns with global Olympic priorities.

Map of the Oceania Continent

MAP NOT TO SCALE

Vision

An empowered, innovative sport ecosystem in Oceania for sustainable success.

Mission

To advance the sport ecosystem by strengthening NOC services, supporting sporting excellence, cultivating, and managing strategic partnerships, and leading by example.

Core Functions

  1. Strengthening NOC Services
  2. Supporting Sporting Excellence
  3. Cultivating Strategic Partnerships
  4. Leading by Example

Priority Areas

The Strategic Plan identifies 11 priority areas under its core functions, ensuring targeted and effective action across all levels of operation. These areas encompass everything from governance and athlete support to partnerships and organisational leadership.

Development Process

The plan was crafted through a comprehensive and inclusive process:

  • Stakeholder Surveys: Internal and external surveys gathered valuable feedback on the previous strategic plan, including a Client Satisfaction Survey on ONOC’s programmes and services.
  • Financial Analysis: Anin-depth financial performance review over the last five years helped inform the strategic direction.
  • Workshops: Aseries of workshops began in Q2 2022, involving stakeholders from across the Oceania region.
  • Draft Presentation: The draft plan was presented at the 2023 ONOC Annual General Assembly in Brisbane, Australia, with final validation by the ONOC Administration Team in May 2023.

Alignment with Global Initiatives

The planning exercise incorporated numerous global and regional strategies and frameworks

  • IOC Agenda 2020+5
  • Olympic Solidarity Key Priorities for 2021-2024
  • ANOC 2021-2024 Strategic Plan
  • Olympism 365 Strategy
  • IOC Sustainability Strategy
  • IOC Gender Equality & Inclusion Strategy
  • IOC Basic Principles of Good Governance (BPGG)
  • Olympic Values

Stakeholder Engagement

The process also included:

  • Desk Reviews: Analysis of NOC Strategic Plans, UMAP diagnostic reports, ONOC Programme Strategies, Commission Strategies, and Games Support Reports.
  • Workshops Outcomes: Integration of outcomes from the 2022 ONOC Secretaries General Workshop, 2022 ONOC AGA Olympic Solidarity Workshop, and 2022 Oceania Athletes Forum.
  • Partnership Reviews: Evaluation of current partnerships with organisations such as ORADO, OSFO, USP, PIFS, SPC, OPC, Team Up, OIN, and various UN agencies.
  • Synergies: The planning exercise also considered the link to the SPAPE Action Plan, the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent and other regional instruments.

Foresight

Building on the foundation of the presentplan, the ONOC 2025–2028 Strategic Plan will include findings from the Capability Framework Exercise to guarantee that ONOC has the resources necessary to meet its strategic objectives. This will involve creating annual business strategies and budgets that are in line with the Olympic Quadrennial plans for 2025–2028.

By adopting this extensive approach,ONOC is steadfast in its commitment to lead the way in promoting sporting excellence and the Olympic values throughout the Oceania region.

CORE FUNCTION 1

BUILDING AND STRENGTHENING NOC CAPACITY

UMAP is used as a benchmark and development tool to promote good governance.

1.1 NOC Support
1.1.1 Facilitate compliance with 7 Principles of Good Governance (PGG)
1.1.2 Share Information and provide advisory services
1.1.3 Promote Olympic values
1.1.4 Review Terms of Reference and strengthen commissions
1.1.5 Develop National Performance Plans

1.2 National Training and Development Programs
1.2.1 Train and develop athletes and athlete entourage

CORE FUNCTION 2

CULTIVATING REGIONAL AND GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS

ONOC Voice is respected and valued by international partners.

2.1 Strategic Partnerships
2.1.1 Identify and cultivate potential strategic partnerships to increase the value of sports and impact of sports programmes

2.2 Clean Sports
2.2.1 Support the RADO in ensuring NOCs are compliant to the WADA Code

CORE FUNCTION 3

CONTRIBUTING TOWARDS SPORTING EXCELLENCE

Elite athletes feel supported and encouraged to succeed.

3.1 Road to Tokyo
3.1.1 Support athletes and officials to targeted competitions
3.1.2 Fully utilise partnership with host cities and companies
3.1.3 Utilize Olympic Solidarity funds strategically

CORE FUNCTION 4

LEADING BY EXAMPLE

ONOC practices good governance operations.

4.1 Board and Administration Compliance
4.1.1 Review or design structures, regulations and processes
4.1.2 Convene Meetings - Annual General Assembly, Executive Board Meetings, Commission Meetings.

4.2 Support Services
Provide the following  services at ONOC:
4.2.1 Administration
4.2.2 Finance
4.2.3 Human Resources
4.2.4 Events management
4.2.5 Communications
4.2.6 Information Services and Technology
4.2.7 Office of the President
4.2.8 Office of the Secretary General
4.2.9 Programme Support

Download the ONOC Strategic PlanView the ONOC Articles of Association