GCP's sunset – Timeline

Timeline

Key milestones in the transition into the CGIAR reform, and in the sunset and closure strategies.

	November 2012		Position Papers endorsed by the Consortium Committee.
	October 2012		Position Papers endorsed by the Executive Board.
	September 2012		Position Papers externally reviewed. Taskforce meeting in Montpellier, France Position Papers reviewed and endorsed outline of research overview paper sketched.
	July–August 2012		Position Papers (then termed 'white papers') drafted by GCP staff.
	June 2012		Taskforce constituted.
	March−May 2012		GCP's Consortium Committee and Executive Board endorse way forward and corresponding timeline, including formation of a Taskforce. Taskforce primarily to guide identifying the various research and service products over the Programme's 10-year lifespan, and mapping the possibilities for their post-GCP positioning to assure ccontinued availability, sustainability and impact.
	March 2012		CGIAR attains international organisation status.
	February 2011		CGIAR Consortium Board presents revised Strategy and Results Framework to funders.
	2010		CGIAR implements its Change Management Initiative: July: funders recommend revisions on the CGIAR Strategy and Results Framework presented by the CGIAR Consortium Board September: First CGIAR CEO appointed.
	2010		May: GCP's Transition strategy drafted in response to ongoing CGIAR reform.