Annual reports Annual Report 2017 | Page 6

6 STRATEGIC OVERVIEW The year 2017 concluded the implementation of the Strategic Roadmap 2015-2017 under its five pillars. The new vision and mission statement proposed by the Board, together with the new identity of the organisation were approved by the General Assembly held in March. They were publicly launched in May, during the Digital Assembly in Malta. ALL DIGITAL (the new name) is a reflection of our new vision that every European should be able to exploit the benefits and opportunities created by digital transformation. Later, a consultation with members revealed the thematic areas that should be addressed by the next strategic plan. The Strategic Plan 2018-2020 has been developed against the backdrop of a society where digital literacy is recognised as a key life competence, as essential as numeracy and literacy, but in which almost half of Europeans lack basic digital skills. The strategic objectives and priorities are aligned to the outcomes of the consultation with members and stakeholders.