Common use of Information and Communications Technology Clause in Contracts

Information and Communications Technology. Pursuant to Article 15.2 of the Basic Agreement, in the field referred to in subparagraph (n) of Article 15.1 of the Basic Agreement: (a) the areas of cooperation may include: (i) strengthening management, competitiveness and technological capabilities in information and communications technology; (ii) development of human resources with advanced knowledge and skills; and (iii) other areas as may be agreed by the Parties; and (b) the forms of cooperation may include: (i) encouraging joint research and development; (ii) exchanging information on policies, laws and regulations; (iii) encouraging exchanges of scientists, technical personnel or other experts; (iv) promoting the holding of joint seminars, dialogues, workshops and trainings; (v) encouraging cooperation among institutes of advanced information and communications technology; (vi) promoting business matching; and (vii) other forms as may be agreed by the Parties.