During the strategic plan period, CEFERD reviewed its organizational structure in order to enhance coordination of scientific and support activities and ensure effective service delivery. The new organizational structure provides for the Board of Management as the supreme governance organ while the management is headed by the Chairperson. In line with its core business, CEFERD organizational structure has taken into account lessons learnt so far in the implementation of the previous organizational structures and its mandate. The new organizational structure has created  directorates namely; Board Chairperson, Board Secretary, Board Treasurer, CEFERD CEO and other Board Members. Figure below presents the organizational structure.