MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ON COOPERATION IN THE FIELD OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT Of THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES AND THE GOVERNMENT OF TH…
The Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the Government of the Republic of Senegal, hereinafter referred to as the ”Contracting Parties”,
Desiring to enhance the existing friendly relations between the two countries through development cooperation in the field of agricultural science and technology, and
Recognizing the advantages to be derived by their respective peoples. from the implementation of such cooperation,
Hereby agree to pursue cooperative programs and exchanges in the field of agricultural science and technology and to strengthen relations between the Parties through joint activities in accordance with this Memorandum of Understanding (hereinafter referred to as “Memorandum”).
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Joint activities will be explored and determined by the Parties after consultation between representatives of both countries, and will be implemented by their agreement and in conformity with laws and agricultural policies of both countries.
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Cooperation that will be developed will include areas of rice production, food technology (fruit dehydration), farming systems, and sloping agricultural land technology.
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ARTICLE II
Cooperation will be effected through, but not limited to, the exchange of materials and information; the exchange of scientists, specialists, and trainees; the organization of symposia and conferences; and the joint publication of studies and papers.
ARTICLE III
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A Joint Agriculture Working Group shall be formed to provide guidance, review the progress of activities and to facilitate cooperation. The working Group shall meet once every two years in alternating countries. During interim years the respective Executive Secretaries will either meet in person or correspond to develop a program and coordinate administrative details.
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Each side shall also designate an Executive Secretary who shall be responsible for coordinating and monitoring all the activities carried out under the auspices of this Memorandum. The Executive Secretaries shall be permanent members of the Joint Working Group.
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ARTICLE IV
To generate broad interest and increased activities, this Memorandum authorizes the involvement of other interested government agencies, the scientific and business communities of both countries and private sectors. The Parties will encourage and facilitate direct contacts between these groups to work towards long-term cooperation in programs of research, extension, and training and to intensify potential joint ventures in agribusiness.
ARTICLE V
Each Party will bear the costs of its participation in cooperative activities unless the Parties agree on other arrangements. Activities pursuant to this Memorandum are subject to the availability of funds and personnel and to the laws and regulations of the respective countries of the Parties.
ARTICLE VI
Under this Memorandum, the designated coordinating offices will be the Department of Agriculture for the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the Ministry of Agriculture for the Government of the Republic of Senegal.
ARTICLE VII
Results of research carried out under this Memorandum shall be made available to tile world scientific community unless otherwise agreed upon by the Parties. No proprietary information will be exchanged under this Memorandum In the event a compulsory license is granted by either Party in its own territory to any invention made under this Memorandum, rights to such invention shall vest in the other Party in its country and in third countries. If both Parties are aware that a patentable invention or copyrighted material may result from an activity undertaken under the auspices of this Memorandum, the allocation of intellectual property rights will be agreed upon prior to implementation of the activity.
ARTICLE VIII
Nothing in this Memorandum shall be interpreted to prejudice or modify existing understandings and agreements between the Parties.
ARTICLE IX
This Memorandum shall enter into force upon signature and shall remain in force for five years, unless terminated earlier by either Party upon six-months written notice to the other Party. It may be modified or extended by the written agreement of the Parties. In the event of the termination of this Memorandum, the Parties shall consult regarding the completion of activities underway.
DONE in Manila, this 4th day of June 1990.
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
REPUBLIC OF SENEGAL
RAUL S. MANGLAPUS
Secretary of Foreign Affairs
SEYDINA OUMAR SY
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Entry into Force: June 4, 1990