Common use of Information and Communication Technology Clause in Contracts

Information and Communication Technology. 1. The Parties, recognising the rapid development, led by the private sector, of information and communication technology (hereinafter referred to as “ICT”) and of business practices concerning ICT-related services both in the domestic and international contexts, shall 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. The areas of cooperation shall include: (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 next generation networks; (c) human resource development relating to ICT; (d) undertaking of joint research and development projects; and (e) promotion of anti-SPAM efforts. 3. The forms of cooperation may include: (a) exchanging information and expertise on ICT policies, creation of ICT- related services, provision of e-government services, content development, network security and protection of privacy; (b) undertaking technical cooperation in areas such as network infrastructure, creative and multimedia industries and ICT infrastructure development; (c) encouraging and facilitating investment by private and/or public enterprises in ICT industries in the territories of the Parties; and (d) providing technical assistance in the development of ICT-related projects.

Information and Communication Technology. 1. The Parties, recognising the rapid development, led by the private sector, of information and communication technology (hereinafter referred to as “ICT”) and of business practices concerning ICT-related services both in the domestic and international contexts, shall cooperate to promote the development of ICT and ICT- ICT-related services with a view to obtaining the maximum benefit of the use of ICT for the Parties. 2. The areas of cooperation shall include: (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 next generation networks; (c) human resource development relating to ICT; (d) undertaking of joint research and development projects; and (e) promotion of anti-SPAM efforts. 3. The forms of cooperation may include: (a) exchanging information and expertise on ICT policies, creation of ICT- ICT-related services, provision of e-government services, content development, network security and protection of privacy; (b) undertaking technical cooperation in areas such as network infrastructure, creative and multimedia industries and ICT infrastructure development; (c) encouraging and facilitating investment by private and/or public enterprises in ICT industries in the territories of the Parties; and (d) providing technical assistance in the development of ICT-related projects.

Information and Communication Technology. 1. The Parties, recognising the rapid development, led by the private sector, of information and communication technology (hereinafter referred to as “ICT”) and of business practices concerning ICT-related services both in the domestic and international contexts, shall cooperate to promote the development of ICT and ICT- ICT-related services with a view to obtaining the maximum benefit of the use of ICT for the Parties. 2. The areas of cooperation shall include: (a) promotion of electronic commerce; (b) promotion of the use by consumers, the public sector and the private sector, of ICT-ICT- related services, including newly emerging services and next generation networks; (c) human resource development relating to ICT; (d) undertaking of joint research and development projects; and (e) promotion of anti-SPAM efforts. 3. The forms of cooperation may include: (a) exchanging information and expertise on ICT policies, creation of ICT- ICT-related services, provision of e-government services, content development, network security and protection of privacy; (b) undertaking technical cooperation in areas such as network infrastructure, creative and multimedia industries and ICT infrastructure development; (c) encouraging and facilitating investment by private and/or public enterprises in ICT industries in the territories of the Parties; and (d) providing technical assistance in the development of ICT-related projects.

Information and Communication Technology. 1. The Parties, recognising the rapid development, led by the private sector, of information and communication technology (hereinafter referred to as “ICT”) and of business practices concerning ICT-ICT- related services both in the domestic and international contexts, shall cooperate to promote the development of ICT and ICT- ICT-related services with a view to obtaining the maximum benefit of the use of ICT for the Parties. 2. The areas of cooperation shall include: (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 next generation networks; (c) human resource development relating to ICT; (d) undertaking of joint research and development projects; and (e) promotion of anti-SPAM efforts. 3. The forms of cooperation may include: (a) exchanging information and expertise on ICT policies, creation of ICT- ICT-related services, provision of e-e- government services, content development, network security and protection of privacy; (b) undertaking technical cooperation in areas such as network infrastructure, creative and multimedia industries and ICT infrastructure development; (c) encouraging and facilitating investment by private and/or public enterprises in ICT industries in the territories of the Parties; and (d) providing technical assistance in the development of ICT-related projects.