Common use of Forms of Cooperation Clause in Contracts

Forms of Cooperation. Forms of cooperation may include the following, as well as any other forms decided by both Sides: Specific projects, including technology and infrastructure demonstration projects; Sharing appropriate information and experiences regarding policies and programs, as well as policy design and capacity building support; Exchanges and temporary assignments of personnel from one Side to the other; Promotion of cooperative research, development, and deployment projects in fields such as the life sciences and other technology between research institutes and universities in both Sides; Joint organization of symposia, seminars, workshops, exhibitions, and training; Participation in other commitments and/or initiatives, including multilateral consortiums; Innovation hubs; Promotion of participation and support from municipalities, research institutes, universities, and non-governmental organizations, as well as other organizations; and Any other mutually acceptable forms of cooperation that contribute to the goals of this MOC. Both Sides will, on a regular basis, inform and consult with one another on matters of common interest that represent opportunities for mutual benefit consistent with this MOC. To oversee and implement this MOC, the Government of Japan designates the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (“MOFA”), the Cabinet Secretariat, Office of Healthcare Policy, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (“MEXT”), the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (“MHLW”), the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (“METI”), the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism (“MLIT”), the Japan External Trade Organization (“JETRO”), and the Embassy of Japan in the United States; and the State of Maryland designates the Maryland Department of Commerce (“Commerce”), the Maryland Department of Transportation (“MDOT”), and the Office of the Secretary of State (“SOS”). These organizations will coordinate the implementation of this MOC, as appropriate, with other commitments between entities in Japan and Maryland.

Forms of Cooperation. Forms of cooperation may include the following, as well as any other forms decided by both Sides:  Specific projects, including technology and infrastructure demonstration projects;  Sharing appropriate information and experiences regarding policies and programs, as well as policy design and capacity building support;  Exchanges and temporary assignments of personnel from one Side to the other;  Promotion of cooperative research, development, and deployment projects in fields such as the life sciences and other technology between research institutes and universities in both Sides;  Joint organization of symposia, seminars, workshops, exhibitions, and training;  Participation in other commitments and/or initiatives, including multilateral consortiums;  Innovation hubs;  Promotion of participation and support from municipalities, research institutes, universities, and non-governmental organizations, as well as other organizations; and  Any other mutually acceptable forms of cooperation that contribute to the goals of this MOC. Both Sides will, on a regular basis, inform and consult with one another on matters of common interest that represent opportunities for mutual benefit consistent with this MOC. To oversee and implement this MOC, the Government of Japan designates the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (“MOFA”), the Cabinet Secretariat, Office of Healthcare Policy, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (“MEXT”), the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (“MHLW”), the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (“METI”), the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism (“MLIT”), the Japan External Trade Organization (“JETRO”), and the Embassy of Japan in the United States; and the State of Maryland designates the Maryland Department of Commerce (“Commerce”), the Maryland Department of Transportation (“MDOT”), and the Office of the Secretary of State (“SOS”). These organizations will coordinate the implementation of this MOC, as appropriate, with other commitments between entities in Japan and Maryland.