2012 was another busy year for WIOMSA as we had our hands full of exciting and challenging activities. WIOMSA on its own or in collaboration with its partners implemented a number of new activities, initiated new partnerships; and more importantly started the implementation of the new five-year Programme. In 2012, WIOMSA successfully completed the implementation of the Phase III of Sida support to WIOMSA and launched the implementation of new and challenging five-year programme (2012-2017). Another major milestone achieved by the Association was the establishment of the WIOMSA Trust (WIT) in March 2012.WIOMSA also played an important role in policy development at the regional level.