1. Rome 30/08/2003 Annual Report of the European Regional Focal Point. Dominique PLANCHENAULT

2. Rome 30/08/2003 Introduction.  2002, decision for an ERFP call for actions.  The new Steering Committee continues its work one year more: President + Secretariat + 4 countries ( Greece, Netherlands, Poland, Lithuania).  Whole Steering Committee to stand for re-election or replacement in 2003. After the 8 th workshop.  Development of ERFP web site.  New questions : ERFP role in the Global Strategy – ERFP position within Europe.

3. Rome 30/08/2003 ERFP activities since Cairo. Annual Report of the Workshop. 1  This report exists since 1997.  No comment concerning this mailing + questions about information which could be found in this report.  Sent to all NCs + participants + some organisations (around 60 copies)  Cost for the ERFP secretariat: 2 working weeks + 300 €.  Proposals and Decisions.

4. Rome 30/08/2003 ERFP activities since Cairo. 2  Important ERFP participation.  Technical support to establish CRs in West Africa. FAO State of the World’s. November 2002 – Thessaloniki (Greece) January 2003 – Rome (Italy) March 2003 – Domzale (Slovenia) May 2003 – Sigulda ( Latvia) June 2003 – Ioannina (Greece)  Regional Report ? When ? How the ERFP can be involved ?  Information and decisions.

5. Rome 30/08/2003 ERFP activities since Cairo. E.C. – DG Agriculture – new 1467/94 3  Old regulation GENRES, 1994 – 1999. 21 programmes funded ; 4 on AnGR (Pig, Rabbit, Cattle, Permanent inventory)  New development in 2003. ERFP involved through the NCs during 2 meetings (February and March 2003)  The new 1467/94 could start at the beginning of 2004. The ERFP must play a role. Role of existing networks (ECP/GR, ERFP, EUFORGEN) Socioeconomic aspects of rural development Sustainable agriculture Budget ( 7 – 10 millions Euros). Consultation on draft work programme.

6. Rome 30/08/2003 ERFP situation. The Rome Workshop. 1  Specific budget established during ERFP-SC (Paris - 20/06/03).  Main criteria for invited persons: Official NCs European/ Non EU members. Major input into the workshop. Rotation between countries.  Final decision by ERFP-SC  Proposals for modifications / EU enlargement.

7. Rome 30/08/2003 ERFP situation. The ERFP call for actions. 2  To reinforce the collaboration and exchanges between NCs.  Two projects were funded: Development of guidelines for cryopreservation in Europe (20 K€) Study on optimising the implementation of databases on AnGR in Europe (20 K€).  25/11/2002- Deadline for submissions.  02/12/2002- Discussions / Selection Panel.  23/12/2002- Results of the 2002 ERFP Call.

8. Rome 30/08/2003 ERFP situation. The ERFP call for actions. 2b  Funding of a National Consultancy (Albania – 3 000€)  Two recommendations (2X2 projects): Study of AnGR monitoring programmes. (NC Ireland + NC Germany) Study on in-situ conservation of AnGR. (NC Cyprus + NC Italy)  Proposals – Decisions for a new call for actions.

9. Rome 30/08/2003 ERFP situation. The others actions. 3  ERFP web-site.  Workshop on Cryoconservation programmes in Europe  EFABIS programme.

10. Rome 30/08/2003 ERFP situation. The ERFP Budget. 4 DesignationAmount (€) Countries participation Expenses 2001 -2002 Expenses 2002 - 2003 9 th NCs Workshop Invitations ERFP web-site National visits Contacts with EU Projects / Programmes Working funds CHARGES 6 023.88 51 724.43 2 000.00 8 000.00 5 000.00 30 000.00 5 000.00 60 144.42 12 238.27 180 131.00

11. Rome 30/08/2003 ERFP situation. The ERFP Expenses. 4 In €200120022003 Workshop 908.421 750.002 000.00 Invitations 0.006 390.848 000.00 Other meetings 0.00 Invitations 5 115.463 583.595 000.00 Web-site 0.00 95 144.42 Actions 0.0040 000.00 Total6 023.8851 724.43122 382 69

12. Rome 30/08/2003 ERFP situation. The Steering Committee. 4  Decisions of Cairo Workshop.  No answer (except. Germany)  Proposals – Discussions – Vote.  Call to all NCs to express their interest for election..  Next workshop in Bled (Slovenia) – New ERFP secretariat.

13. Rome 30/08/2003 Conclusion ERFP decisions for 2003 - 2004.  The budget 2003 – 2004.  The new ERFP SC.  The ERFP web-site ?  The news actions and/or programmes ?  New criteria for financial supports.  Others.

14. Rome 30/08/2003 I thank you for your attention.