Common use of Information and Communications Clause in Contracts

Information and Communications. technology cooperation 1. The Parties, recognizing the rapid development, led by the private sector, of Information and Communications Technology (hereinafter referred to as the "ICT") and of business practices regarding ICT-related services both in the domestic and international contexts, will cooperate to promote the development of ICT and ICT-related services with a view to obtaining the maximum benefit of the use of ICT for the Parties. 2. Cooperation in accordance with paragraph 1 may include the following: (a) promoting dialogue on policy issues; (b) promoting cooperation between the private sectors of the Parties; (c) enhancing cooperation in international fora related to ICT; and (d) undertaking other appropriate cooperative activities. 3. The Parties will encourage cooperation in, including, but not limited to, the following areas: (a) cyber-infrastructure and policy issues for e-government; (b) inter-operability of Public Key Infrastructure; (c) development, processing, management, distribution, and trade of digital contents; (d) scientific and technical cooperation for the software industry of the Parties; (e) research and development and management of information technology parks; (f) research and development on information technology services such as integration of broadcasting and telecommunications; (g) research and development and deployment of networks and telecommunications, when the Parties agree on the necessity of the activities; (h) business opportunities in the international markets; and (i) any other areas as may be agreed by the Parties.