Common use of Methods and Modalities Clause in Contracts

Methods and Modalities. Economic co-operation shall be implemented in particular by: (a) a regular economic dialogue between the Parties, which covers all areas of macro- economic policy; (b) regular exchange of information and ideas in every sector of co-operation including meetings of officials and experts; (c) transfer of advice, expertise and training; (d) implementation of joint actions such as seminars and workshops; (e) technical, administrative and regulatory assistance. The Parties shall co-operate with the objective of identifying and employing the most effective means to improve significantly education and vocational training, in particular with regard to public and private enterprises, trade-related services, public administrations and authorities, technical agencies, standardisation and certification bodies and other relevant organisations. In this context, the access of women to higher education and training will receive special attention. Co-operation shall also encourage the establishment of links between specialised bodies in the Community and in Egypt and shall promote the exchange of information and experience and the pooling of technical resources. Co-operation shall have the objective of: (a) encouraging the establishment of durable links between the scientific communities of the Parties, notably through: • the access of Egypt to Community R&D programmes, in conformity with existing provisions concerning the participation of third countries; • the participation of Egypt in networks of decentralised co-operation; • the promotion of synergy between training and research; (b) strengthening research capacity in Egypt; (c) stimulating technological innovation, transfer of new technologies, and dissemination of know-how.