Memorandum of Understanding between University of New England (UNE) and Indonesian Agency for Agricultural Research and Development (IAARD) on Collaborative Research and Development System and Capacity BuildingMemorandum of Understanding between University of New England (UNE) and Indonesian Agency for Agricultural Research and Development (IAARD) on Collaborative Research and Development System and Capacity Building

1. Legal Effect of this MOU

1.1       This MOU is not intended to be legally-binding and no legally-binding rights or obligations are intended to, or do, arise as a consequence of the signing of this MOU.

1.2       Without in any way limiting clause 1.1, the parties acknowledge that by signing this MOU they do not agree, finalise or make any concluded terms or bargain, and that no such concluded terms or bargain will exist between the parties unless and until a separate legally-binding Agreement is agreed and signed by them both.

1.3       Actions taken by either party in reliance on this MOU will be at that party’s sole risk.

2. Scope of co-operation

2.1       By entering into this MOU, the parties intend to promote a climate of open exchange and cooperation in areas of mutual interest and in particular, the Proposed Activities set out in the Details.

2.2       Matters of detail relating to specific cooperative activities, projects and other matters relating to the implementation of this MOU will, if appropriate, be negotiated and executed under a separate legally-binding Agreement and any relevant supporting agreements with respect to relevant both countries regulations.

3. Publication

3.1.      The results of scientific research under this cooperation will be informed to the Parties prior to joint publishing under the condition that both Parties have agreed in advance upon disclosure to the public.      

3.2.      The personnel involved under this cooperation will not disclose or publish any program information without the prior written approval of both Parties.

3.3.      Data and information obtained during the research cooperation will be made accessible by both Parties.

4. Intellectual Properties

UNE and IAARD shall jointly own proprietary outputs from this MoU including reports and publications released from undertaken activities. Both parties will also ensure that UNE and IAARD are acknowledged in any press releases.

5. Separate legally-binding Agreement

5.1        The conditions for progressing from this MOU to a separate legally-binding Agreement (if appropriate) include:

(a)        a documented evaluation and review of the relationship during the period of this MOU;

(b)        demonstrated mutual benefit to the parties;

(c)         clear and defined objectives for the proposed formal relationship; and

(d)        negotiation and settlement of all the terms and conditions to be included in the separate legally-binding Agreement.

6. Facilitation

 The cooperation will be overseen by designated representatives of the parties set out in the Details.

5. Relationship

Nothing in this MOU creates an agency, partnership, joint venture or employment relationship between the parties or any of their respective officers, employees, contractors or agents.

6. Settlement of Dispute

Any difference or dispute arising out of interpretation or implementation of this MoU shall be settled amicably through consultations and/or negotiations between the Parties.

7. Amendments

This MoU can be reviewed or amended at any time by mutual written consent by the Parties. Such revisions or amendments shall enter into force on such date as determined by the Parties and shall form as an integral part of this MoU.

8. Entry into Force, Duration and Termination

(a)        This MoU shall enter into force on the date of its signing.

(b)        This MoU shall remain in force for a period of 2 (two) years and may be extended by mutual consent of the Parties.

(c)        This MoU may be terminated at any time by giving written notification to the other Party at least 6 (six) months in advance of each termination to the other Party.    

(d)        The termination of this MoU shall not affect the validity and duration of any on-going activities or projects made under this MoU until the completion of such activities or projects.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this MoU is done in ………..,………… on …………….. and shall be effective as the Effective Date and is executed in two identical counterparts which are equally valid. The parties to this MoU have thoroughly read and certified this to be in accordance with their desires in all aspects that relevant signatures are set to be of evidence at the presence of the witness thereof and each copy held by the Parties.

______________________________                        _______________________________

Name:  Professor Brigid Heywood                    Name: Dr Fadjry Djufry

Title: Vice Chancellor and CEO                         Title: Director General IAARD

University of New England                               Date :

Date :

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Witness                                                            Witness

Date:                                                                Date: