MOU
with King Prajadhipok's Institute (KPI), Thailand
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Introduction
The Centre for Democratic Institutions and King Prajadhipok's Institute,
Thailand's democracy promotion body, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding
agreeing to cooperate on projects for the promotion of democracy in Thailand
and the region. The first project under the MOU will be a dialogue on
parliamentary democracy between Senators from the two countries to be
held in Ayutthya in July 2001
COOPERATION IN PROMOTION OF DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTIONS
MEMORANDUM
OF UNDERSTANING CONCERNING COOPERATION BETWEEN THE AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR
DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTIONS AND KING PRAJADHIPOK'S INSTITUTE OF THAILAND
INTRODUCTION
This
Memorandum of Understanding covers cooperation between the Centre for
Democratic Institutions (CDI) of the Australian National University and
King Prajadhipok's Institute (KPI) of Thailand. King Prajadhipok's Institute's
mission is to promote democracy through research, education and training
in the areas of politics, governance and democracy for the achievement
of sustainable peace. The Centre for Democratic Institutions' mission
is to harness the best of Australia's democratic experience in support
of developing countries' needs for good governance. Both these organisations
are their nation's publicly funded democracy promotion bodies. Collaboration
and Cooperation between the two bodies will provide support for and encouragement
of information exchange and networking between individuals and elected
officials involved in the sound functioning of the democratic systems
of Australia and Thailand.
OBJECTIVE
This
agreement is to serve as a framework to facilitate collaboration between
CDI and KPI. It establishes the intention of each to propose to the other
concrete collaboration in training and other areas relevant to shared
areas of expertise. Training and collaboration activities will be developed
based on the capacities of both parties to strengthen the democratic institutions
of the two countries and to enhance links between them. Neighbouring countries
may be invited to participate in relevant programs, where appropriate,
and share in the benefits of this area of cooperation between Australia
and Thailand.
DURATION OF COOPERATION
Cooperation
between CDI and KPI began in the year 2000 and will continue in the foreseeable
future. Either party may end collaborative activities under this Memorandum
of Understanding upon giving the other party adequate notice allowing
ongoing activities to be concluded.
IMPLEMENTATION
ARRANGEMENTS
As specific projects of collaboration are proposed, reference
is to be made to this Memorandum of Understanding. In each case, the proposing
party shall provide as early notice of the impending proposal as possible.
Once a proposal has been presented, the receiving party shall acknowledge
receipt of the proposal and make every effort to respond substantively
to the proposal as expeditiously as possible. Selection of activities
will be based on discussions between the two parties and will focus on
institutions of public life in both countries such as legislative, regulatory
and judicial bodies and will also include civil society organisations
and the mass media. Training courses, study tours and public lectures
may be conducted in Thailand or Australia, or other locations as agreed.
Each activity under this Memorandum of Understanding will be subject to
review, including through feedback from participants. In accordance with
their own procedures, CDI and KPI will assist each other in the delivery
of activities and meeting costs under this Memorandum of Understanding.
SIGNED:
Secretary-General: Prof Borwornsak Uwanno
Director: Mr Roland Rich
Read the text of CDI Director Roland Rich's address 'PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
IN THE DEMOCRATISATION PROCESS' in pdf|rtf
