The expansion to Africa of SEARICE's Participatory Plant Breeding (PPB) Mainstreaming Project and a program emphasis on Seeds and Climate Change and Irrigation were among the major decisions arrived at during SEARICE's Board of Trustees Meeting held last February 18-19, 2009 in Kichu Resort, Wandue, Bhutan. Four Board members attended the meeting, namely, Mr. Danthong Breen and Mr. Chanetwallop Nicolas Khumthong from Thailand; and Mr. Rene Salazar and Mr. Antonio La Vi?a from the Philippines. Also present were members of SEARICE staff, including Ms. Wilhelmina Pelegrina (Executive Director), Ms. Normita Ignacio (CBDC BUCAP Regional Coordinator), Ms. Merigine Otara (Technical Officer cum Dep