Under the first phase of the PPI grant (March – September, 2018), Hεn Mpoano undertook six (6) broad actions that resulted in the forming of 5 CREMAs and the development and drafting of an operational action plan for the CRMCs and CEC to manage natural resources in the LARB. A technical assessment was also done to allow for informed decision making on selection of areas for the creation of CREMA core zones. This report presents progress made on these activities. Drawing on the lessons learned during the initial implementation period and stakeholders’ input into the process, the report also suggests strategies and activities required for a successful implementation of activities during phase II and transitioning from a draft action plan phase to a field-based implementation of actions within the operational action plan.