The institute is working feverishly towards becoming a centre of excellence for oil palm and coconut research and a major supplier of improved planting materials of oil palm, coconut and relevant technologies in the sub-region. The CSIR strategic plan earmarked for 2023 - 2027 seeks to expand research focus, build capacity in emerging areas, improve on staff capacity development, promote commercialization and product development and enhance visibility of the organization. The passing of the Tree Crops Development Authority Act 1010 of 2019 by Parliament and its assentation by the President of Ghana for the establishment of the Tree Crops Development Authority places a greater responsibility on the CSIR-OPRI in terms of crop productivity, product transformation, training, planting material production and consultancy, among others.

In line with the CSIR strategic plan and in response to the object and functions of the Tree Crops Development Act, the institute has brought on board a Value Addition Division to focus on value addition research into oil palm and coconut. The new division will target product formulation and development, technology advancement and environmental protection. The CSIR-OPRI has begun other initiatives towards the implementation of the CSIR strategic plan and enhancement of its capacity to meet demands of the Tree Crops Development Authority. It is hoped that the current efforts of the CSIR-OPRI will lead to greater contribution to the socio-economic development of Ghana and also propel the attainment of its vision of becoming the centre of excellence for oil palm and coconut research.