signatory to the memorandum of agreement. Whenever appropriate, youth and women IP leaders from the community shall be involved in the research activities. In case of denial by the ICCs/IPs, the IKSP Team shall submit to the RD a report on proceedings conducted together with the resolution of denial by the community. Section 8.9. MOA Preparation, Negotiation and Signing. Within five (5) days from the manifestation by the concerned ICCs/IPs of their consent to the research application, a memorandum of agreement (MOA) shall be prepared and negotiated by the parties. The NCIP IKSP Team shall facilitate and assisting the drafting and negotiation of the terms and conditions of the agreement. The terms and conditions of the MOA agreed to by all the parties shall be written in the primary language or dialect spoken and understood by the ICCs/IPs, and translated into English or Filipino. After final review of the MOA by all the parties, the same shall be signed by the authorized ICC/IP representative/s and the researcher. The concerned Regional Director shall sign the MOA after submission by the IKSP Team of their report. A copy of the MOA shall be furnished the Central Office through the OPPR. The MOA shall be the basis for the issuance of the Certification Precondition by the Regional Director. Section 8.10. Contents of the Memorandum of Agreement. The MOA shall stipulate, among others, the following: a. The detailed premises of the agreement; b. All parties involved; c. Inclusive dates/duration of the agreement; d. Rights and responsibilities of the parties; e. The extent of the information that may be disclosed to the researcher, possible restrictions and such terms and conditions which the community may deem appropriate; f. The benefits to be received by the community; g. Dispute resolution mechanisms and sanctions for non-compliance with the agreement; h. Other terms and conditions agreed to by the parties. Section 8.11. Submission of Report. Within ten (10) days from the conduct of the MOA negotiation and signing, the IKSP Team shall submit to the Regional Director their report and recommendations, together with the resolution of consent issued by the ICCs/IPs and the MOA signed by the parties for his/her appropriate action. 10

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