Table 1 Collection development

Basic level

• Basic methods for Biological material preservation are available

• Basic documentation level

Intermediate level

• Sound facilities

• Good human resources

• Good technologies in place

• Electronic catalogues and data management

• Operating to international criteria

• Wide stakeholders’ involvement

• Involvement into regional/national networking

High level

• Sustainable human resource training in relevant to BRC domains

• Collection quality management is in place

• Intellectual Property Rights regulations, MTAs; biosafety and biosecurity standards are in place

• Accredited or certified to the operational and quality levels of the International Standards Organization or

• Equivalent

• Clear management program and collection’s strategy in place

• Sustainable fundraising mechanisms with governmental support

• Raise of public awareness in the domain of Biological Resources preservation

• Regular monitoring and adjustment of collection needs

• Leading activity in the regional/national/international networking

BRC

• High quality standards collections accredited and certified to the OECD standards

• Functioning according to the OECD instruments