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2. The Parties shall explore and undertake economic and technical
cooperation activities, including capacity building and technical
assistance that focus on the following:

(a) trade in goods;

(b) trade in services;

(c) investment;

(d) intellectual property;

(e) electronic commerce;

(f) competition;

(g) small and medium enterprises; and

(h) other matters, as agreed upon among the Parties.

Article 15.4: Resources

1. Resources for economic and technical cooperation under this
Chapter shall be provided voluntarily and in a manner that is
agreed upon among the relevant Parties, taking into account the
objectives set out in Article 15.2 (Objectives).

2. The Parties, on the basis of mutual benefit, may consider
cooperation with, and contribution from:

(a) non-Parties; or

(b) sub-regional, regional, or international organisations or
institutions,

that are interested in developing mutually beneficial cooperation
and partnerships, to support the implementation of the work
programme.

Article 15.5: Work Programme

1. In accordance with paragraph 4 of Article 15.2 (Objectives), the
Parties shall develop the work programme taking into
consideration the economic and technical cooperation provisions

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