1) Strengthening scientific research capacity: Research on the biodiversity and role of Bombyliidae, Nemestrinidae, Syrphidae and Tabanidae in SA biodiversity hotspots. Three MSc and three PhD researchers will be trained in aspects related to true fly taxonomy and ecology, and plant-pollinator networks.

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2) Strengthening physical and virtual diffusion of scientific research results to the larger scientific community: Research results will be published in international peer reviewed journals and presented at dedicated international conferences. Existing websites on pollinators and biodiversity in SA will be enhanced. 

3) Awareness raising towards the general public: Museum visits for school children will be organized.
Educational tools on true fly identification and ecology will be developed. Public talks on the role of true flies in plant-pollinator networks and the conservation of biodiversity hotspots will be organized.

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4) Support to good governance, based on the scientific results: Policy brief on the value of true flies in conservation programs of South African biodiversity hotspots will be composed and disseminated through policy makers.

5) Development of synergies and complementary activities among partners through multi-partner governance and coordination: Meetings with other partners involved in biodiversity conservation research in Africa will be organized.