Common use of Technical Co-operation Clause in Contracts

Technical Co-operation. 1. In order to increase the preparedness for and to mitigate the risks to human health and the environment arising from land and/or forest fires or haze pollution arising from such fires, the Parties shall undertake technical co-operation in this field, including the following: a. Facilitate mobilisation of appropriate resources within and outside the Parties; b. Promote the standardisation of the reporting format of data and information; c. Promote the exchange of relevant information, expertise, technology, techniques and know-how; d. Provide or make arrangements for relevant training, education and awareness-raising campaigns, in particular relating to the promotion of zero-burning practices and the impact of haze pollution on human health and the environment; e. Develop or establish techniques on controlled burning particularly for shifting cultivators and small farmers, and to exchange and share experiences on controlled-burning practices; f. Facilitate exchange of experience and relevant information among enforcement authorities of the Parties; g. Promote the development of markets for the utilisation of biomass and appropriate methods for disposal of agricultural wastes; h. Develop training programmes for firefighters and trainers to be trained at local, national and regional levels; and i. Strengthen and enhance the technical capacity of the Parties to implement this Agreement. 2. The ASEAN Centre shall facilitate activities for technical co- operation as identified in paragraph 1 above.

Technical Co-operation. 1. In order to increase the preparedness for and to mitigate the risks to human health and the environment arising from land and/or forest fires or haze pollution arising from such fires, the Parties shall undertake technical co-operation in this field, including the following: a. Facilitate mobilisation of appropriate resources within and outside the Parties; b. Promote the standardisation of the reporting format of data and information; c. Promote the exchange of relevant information, expertise, technology, techniques and know-how; d. Provide or make arrangements for relevant training, education and awareness-raising campaigns, in particular relating to the promotion of zero-burning practices and the impact of haze pollution on human health and the environment; e. Develop or establish techniques on controlled burning particularly for shifting cultivators and small farmers, and to exchange and share experiences on controlled-burning practices; f. Facilitate exchange of experience and relevant information among enforcement authorities of the Parties; g. Promote the development of markets for the utilisation of biomass and appropriate methods for disposal of agricultural wastes; h. Develop training programmes for firefighters and trainers to be trained at local, national and regional levels; and i. Strengthen and enhance the technical capacity of the Parties to implement this Agreement. 2. The ASEAN Centre shall facilitate activities for technical co- operation cooperation as identified in paragraph 1 above.