After extensive consultation with the community, the July 2009 - June 2012 Strategic Plan [PDF, 993K] is being posted following its approval by the ICANN Board at its February meeting. The Strategic Plan sets out ICANN’s priorities for the next three years and is used as the basis for shaping ICANN’s annual operating plan and budget. Details of the annual planning cycle can be found at http://www.icann.org/en/planning/ . Source: ICANN Announcement -- February 9, 2009