The Regional Meeting of Focal Points for Africa and the Mediterranean was held in Lilongwe, Malawi from 22-23 May, 2008. The objectives of the meeting were to: 1) Review the mid-term progress on COL’s Country Action Plans 2006-2009; 2) Obtain feedback on COL’s planning process and concrete inputs for the 2009-2012 TYP; 3) Provide a platform for networking and future collaboration among Focal Points and COL staff; and 4) Provide an important professional development opportunity for the Focal Points and COL staff.