 Other independent experts such as the European Centre for Development Policy Management (ECDPM) have also offered ideas on options for the ACP Group's future after 2020.Negotiations are currently ongoing for the 11th European Development Fund, which, as proposed, would cover the period 2014-2020.This one-year extension compared to the 10th EDF allows the end of the 11th EDF to coincide with the expiration of the Cotonou Partnership Agreement.