Common use of Information and Communications Technology Clause in Contracts

Information and Communications Technology. Article 1 1 2 Co-operation in the Field of ICT The Parties, recognising the rapid development, led by the private sector, of ICT and of business practices concerning ICT-related services both in the domestic and the international contexts, shall co-operate to promote the development of ICT and ICT-related services with a view t o obtaining the maximum benefit of the use of ICT for the Parties. Article 1 1 3 Areas and Forms of Co-operation under Chapter 1 4 1. The areas of co-operation pursuant to Article 112 above may include the following: (a) promotion of electronic commerce; (b) promotion of the use by consumers, the public sector and the private sector, of ICT-related services, including newly emerging services; and (c) human resource development relating to ICT. 2. The Parties may set out, in the Implementing Agreement, specific areas of co-operation which they deem important. 3. The forms of co-operation pursuant to Article 112 above may include the following: (a) promoting dialogue on policy issues; (b) promoting co-operation between the private sectors of the Parties; (c) enhancing co-operation in international fora relating to ICT; and (d) undertaking other appropriate co-operative activities.