The document discusses ISPC's role in facilitating discussions around developing a new CGIAR portfolio and principles for determining what should be included. It notes ISPC will help convene a working group meeting in April and participate in discussions in May. Key principles mentioned for the portfolio include being demand-driven, addressing grand challenges through cross-cutting themes, and showcasing the added value of the CGIAR system. Principles for inclusion consider past performance, feedback on proposals, comparative advantages, and new opportunities given rapid world changes.