1. Wherever possible, collaborative relationships (involving public and private institutions, governmental and non-governmental educational providers, stakeholders and/or community structures) are formed for:

• sharing developed courses;
• jointly developing new courses;
• sharing facilities such as libraries and learning centres;
• sharing regional centres for learner registration, distribution of study material, and examinations;
• collaborating in the delivery of programmes; and
• collaboration in terms of research.

2. The membership of relevant associations and forums is encouraged.

3. In the organization of consortia for course development or delivery, structured contractual relationships are formed to protect the interests of all parties including the learners.