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Appendices 197(4) Development of promising young scientists, primarily from South andSoutheast Asia, through a resident training program under the guidance ofdistinguished scientists;(5) Establishment and operation of an information center and library which willmaintain for interested scientists everywhere a collection of the world's literatureon rice;(6) Organization of periodic conferences, forums, and seminars on current problemsand developments in rice research.ORGANIZATIONIt is proposed that THE INSTITUTE be incorporated in the Philippines as an autonomous,philanthropic, tax-free, nonprofit, nonstock organization; that as a benevolentcorporation, the term for which it is to exist shall be fifty (50) years from and after thedate of incorporation; and that it be operated by a Board of Trustees with membersrepresenting the Government of the Philippines and the Ford and Rockefeller Foundations,and members-at-large representing major rice-producing regions of Asia.It is proposed that THE INSTITUTE be established at Los Baños, in the PhilippineIslands, in close association with the College of Agriculture of the University of thePhilippines. Its physical facilities will consist of buildings for laboratories, library andfield purposes, administration, and staff housing; adequate acreages of land forexperimental purposes; and the necessary equipment, machinery, and supplies tosupport a high-quality program of research.It is proposed that THE INSTITUTE be staffed by outstanding scientists selected fortheir special competence in fields directly related to the improvement of rice production.It is contemplated that staff members will be drawn principally from thosecountries in which rice is a major food crop.It is proposed to associate with the permanent staff of THE INSTITUTE youngerscientists who will receive advanced training and participate in research in fieldsrelating to rice production, distribution, and utilization, after which they will return totheir respective countries to provide leadership in local and regional rice improvementprograms. It is expected that this training program will be developed in the closestpossible association with the College of Agriculture of the University of the Philippines.POWERSIn furtherance of its general objectives, it is proposed that THE INSTITUTE have thefollowing incidental powers:(1) To acquire or obtain from any governmental authority, national, municipal, orlocal, foreign or domestic or otherwise or from any corporation, company,association, or person, such charters, franchises, licenses, rights, privileges,assistance, financial or otherwise, and concessions as are conducive to andnecessary for the attainment of the purpose of THE INSTITUTE.(2) To receive and acquire by donation, grant, exchange, devise, bequest, purchase,or lease, either absolutely or in trust, contributions from any person, firm, orentity whomsoever of such properties, real and personal, including funds andvaluable effects, as may be necessary to carry out the objects and purpose of THEINSTITUTE and to hold, operate, use, or otherwise dispose of the same.(3) To do and perform all acts and things necessary, suitable or proper for theaccomplishment of the purpose or the attainment of any or more of the objects