c) sharing information on the evaluation of projects and the development of ICT indicators, Planning and implementation of projects; d) human resources development in the identified areas of co-operation; and e) sharing of information amongst technicians, scientists, research centres and academic institutions. Article 4 Promotion of partnerships In the trilateral co-operation, multi-stakeholders partnerships will be promoted, with the participation of the private sector and civil society based in the three countries, particularly of research institutes, operators, manufacturers, service providers and other related agencies. Article 5 A Joint Committee 1) In order to enhance the efficiency of the co-operation, a Trilateral Joint Committee of Cooperation on the Information Society (hereinafter referred to as the "Committee") is hereby established, in which operators, manufacturers, service providers and other stakeholders will be invited to participate, as appropriate. 2) The Committee shall: a) set up a Joint Action Program; b) Set up procedures of supervision and implementation of the jointly planned actions; c) examine the possibilities for expansion and diversification in the fields of ICT between the three countries; and d) discuss and review any issue related to this Framework. 3) The Joint Action Program, which is considered integral part of this document, shall define specific initiatives to be taken in the fields of co-operation concerned by this Framework. 4) The Committee shall meet alternately in India, Brazil or South Africa, as required. Article 6 Intellectual Property 1) The Parties shall adopt the appropriate measures to protect intellectual property rights, according to national legislation and international agreements in force in their territories. 4