The 1st trimester status review of AEPC's Strategic Organizational Development Plan (SOD) for 2018/19 assesses its progress in aligning the organization with the National Renewable Energy Framework (NREF) to strengthen governance, enhance human resources, and promote decentralized renewable energy planning. The report shows advancements in areas such as GESI integration and capacity building, but also notes the challenges posed by delays in the federal restructuring process and the slow approval of key policies like the Renewable Energy Development Bill.