The year 2007 marks the mid-point of REPOA’s Strategic Plan 2005 – 2009 and, re ecting on the performance to date, the Board’s overall impression is that REPOA is steadily advancing, yet the demands are not abating. Stakeholders are calling for more from REPOA, which is pleasing, as it clearly demonstrates that the organisation is making a valued contribution to the development of Tanzania. The key is to maintain focus on REPOA’s mandate: to build capacity in relevant research and to promote the use of information for development – this mandate is as relevant today as it was when REPOA was formed in 1994.