This report describes the strategic areas in which the RWMC plans to focus its efforts in future years based on the identification of the major challenges currently faced by national programmes. The text of this document is primarily based on text of the original brochure published in 1999, which has been updated to reflect the strategic areas for radioactive waste management identified in the NEA Strategic Plan for the period 2005-2009. Further updating is expected in conjunction with the next revision of the NEA Strategic Plan, anticipated to commence in 2008.