The NPL reduction strategy should layout in a clear, concise manner the bank's approach and objectives (i.e., maximizing recoveries, minimizing losses) as well as establish, at a minimum, annual NPL reduction targets over a realistic but sufficiently ambitious timeframe (minimum 3 years). It also serves as a roadmap for guiding the internal organizational structure, the allocation of internal resources (human capital, information systems, and funding) and the design of proper controls (policies and procedures) to monitor interim performance and take corrective actions to ensure that the overall reduction goals are met.
The strategy development process is divided into the following two components:
