ACTIVITIES

RESPONSIBILITIES

TIMING AND NOTES

Output 1: Coordinated European positions on ARD, including international organisations. Coherent positions and synergies developed between research and development policies and other relevant policies.

1.1 Review EIARD logframe.

1.2 Elaborate and implement EIARD Work Programme for 2003.

1.3 Expand EIARD membership to broaden expertise and improve inter-ministry linkages in Member States.

1.4 Improve efficiency of EIARD communications.

1.5 Improve mechanisms and information flows for better European coordination.

1.6 Continue to monitor and contribute to the CGIAR reform process.

1.7 Consult and harmonise European positions on CGIAR meetings and policies.

1.8 Consult and harmonise European positions on regional ARD organisations, meetings and policies.

1.9 Support the EC in the preparation of their CGIAR Financing Proposal for 2004.

1.10 Improve the coordination of EC and EIARD members' funding of the CGIAR.

1.11 Improve the sharing of monitoring reports between EIARD members.

1.12 Ensure that EARD-InfoSys+ delivers outputs and outcomes on schedule, and that EIARD makes full use of them.

1.13 Review and update EIARD's Communication Strategy.

1.14 Continue to support the development of the Global Conservation Trust.

Secretary, WG, ECG

Chair, Secretary, WG, ECG

Secretary, WG, ECG

Secretary, National Contact Points

Secretary, WG, ECG, InfoSys+ Steering Committee

ExCo and CG Committee Members, Secretary, WG, ECG

Secretary, Chairman, WG, ECG

Secretary, Chairman, WG, DG DEV, DG RES

EIARD Task Force

WG, ECG

Secretary, EC, ECG

Secretary, WG, EARD-InfoSys+ SC, EARD-InfoSys+ Manager

Secretary, WG, EARD-InfoSys+

EIARD Leads on genetic resources, Secretary, WG, ECG

At WG26.

At WG26. Incorporate regular progress reports.

Establish and utilise expanded National EIARD Networks. Publish new EIARD membership list. Invite Candidate Country observers to 9^th ECG in Belgium.

Utilise network of EIARD National Contact Points, and tools and services of EARD-InfoSys+.

Make better use of services and tools of EARD-InfoSys+ (eg email Alert, PhProjekt, electronic discussion platforms, calendar, document repository, Window on the NARS). Exec Sec to be proactive in seeking and forwarding information. Interact with European groups on tropical livestock, forestry and fisheries.

Particularly as members of ExCo and Committees. Need to contribute to, and influence, the development of the Challenge Programmes and System Office. Participate in, and contribute to, Task Forces, Working Groups, and Reviews as opportunities arise (eg Restructuring ISNAR, Evaluation Mechanisms, Procedures for New Members, CP Strategy, Genetic Resources Policy, Future Harvest Review, CP Proposals). Promote CGIAR membership.

Continue to hold pre-AGM ECG, and ad hoc ECG, meetings. EIARD members of CGIAR committees to discuss issues prior to meetings. Exec Sec to facilitate European positions and contributions whenever possible.

Continue to hold pre-meeting discussions. Exec Sec to facilitate European positions and contributions whenever possible.

Task Force to continue to help DG AIDCO. Consider increase in support for CPs.

Improve information flow and consider a new mechanism for achieving coordination.

Utilise EARD-InfoSys+ tools to share information. Undertake joint monitoring missions.

More pro-active SC and SC Chairman. Agree to new Master Plan for new phase (October 2002 to September 2004). Monitor progress regularly at six-monthly SC meetings.

Update brochures, posters, webpage etc

Encourage production of National and European Positions on GCT. Members to consider pledging support for the GCT.

Output 2: Effective ARD partnerships within Europe, and between Europe and other partners, exist.

2.1 In conjunction with other stakeholders, explore options for improved coordination of activities of EIARD, EFARD, ECART, NATURA, ICRA, and EARD-InfoSys+..

2.2 Continue to facilitate EFARD's efforts to establish effective European ARD consortia on priority ARD themes, and to identify appropriate partners and funding for them.

2.3 Participate in the planning and implementation of DG RTD's bi-regional dialogue with the ACP countries. Continue to participate in other bi-regional dialogues as appropriate.

2.4 Ensure that ARD remains on the international development agenda.

2.5 Provide appropriate contributions and support to GFAR and its regional and sub-regional organisations.

Secretary, WG, in consultation with EFARD, ECART, NATURA, ICRA, EARD-InfoSys+

EFARD, Secretary, WG, ECG

Secretary, DG RTD, DG DEV, DG AIDCO

Secretary, WG, DG RES, DG DEV, ECG members

WG, ECG, DG DEV, DG RES

Possibly using the ERA-NET instrument of FP6.

To facilitate links between EFARD consortia, GFAR, and the CGIAR, and to identify appropriate funding opportunities from the FP6, bilateral funds, and other sources.

Secretary to continue as member of ACP-EC Task Force. Objectives are to gain high-level political support for research for sustainable development from the ACP-EU Joint Council meeting on 15-16 May 2003; to prepare and have endorsed a Plan of Action; and to obtain initial EDF funds during 2003.

To build on progress made during 2002 Summits. Need to influence WSSD follow-up actions, via G8 meetings, NEPAD, and other initiatives.

Continue to provide moral support, funding and expertise. Secretary and other members to participate in selected meetings, particularly the FARA Assembly and GFAR Meeting in Senegal, 19-24 May 2003.

Output 3: Effective ARD collaboration between Southern organisations exists.

3.1 Interact with the GFAR Secretariat, and the Secretariats of the RO/SROs, to improve their sustainability and effectiveness.

3.2 EIARD members to seek new funding opportunities, or other forms of support, for RO/SROs.

3.3 EARD-InfoSys+ to provide technical support to RO/SROs in establishing a network of linked regional agricultural information systems (RAIS).

3.4 Support the development of impact strategies by the RO/SROs.

3.5 Collate information on the impact of ARD.

Secretary, DG RES, DG DEV, ECG

ECG

EARD-InfoSys+, WG, DG RTD

EIARD Task Force, WG

EIARD Task Force, WG, Secretary, InfoSys+

Continue to facilitate capacity building and sustainability. Secretary and other members to consider visits when appropriate.

All members to consider new funding opportunities, or other forms of support, such as secondments of experts.

Will enable RO/SROs to share information, and to access European ARD information.

Facilitate development of impact strategies, in order to demonstrate value added.

Will help with lesson learning.

Output 4: Dialogue with policy makers on issues concerning sustainable institutional development in NARS established.

4.1 Document and promote successful approaches to sustainable institutional strengthening of NARS.

4.2 Improve coordination of European support for the NARS

4.3 Encourage and facilitate effective partnerships between NARIs, NGOs, CBOs, Universities, and the private sector.

4.4 Facilitate the development and adoption of impact assessment strategies by NARS.

EARD-InfoSys+, Secretary, WG, ECG

Secretary, WG, ECG

DG RTD, DG DEV, Secretary, WG, ECG

EIARD Task Forces, WG, DG RTD, DG DEV

The "Window on the NARS" will provide a limited access facility for EIARD members to share information on their support for the NARS.

Establish an EIARD Task Force to develop an EIARD Strategy on Support for the NARS. To work in consultation with RO/SROs and NARS.

Promote appropriate instruments. Improve information flows.

To demonstrate added value.