Two new documents have been approved by the ECPGR Steering Committee recently:

• <link file:9520 _blank download file>Objectives of ECPGR for Phase IX (Long-term Goal and Outcomes), including  details of outputs, activities, responsibility, indicators and assumptions for the planned outcomes of Phase IX.

• <link file:9521 _blank download file>Framework report on the use of plant genetic resources within ECPGR,  a supporting document regarding Outcome 5 (Relations with users of germplasm are strengthened).