Chapter 1 General Provisions

Article 1. Name of the Alliance
The name of the Alliance is International Alliance of Skills Development for Belt & Road and BRICS, called as International Alliance of Skills Development for short (hereinafter referred to as IASDBR).
Article 2. Nature of IASDBR
IASDBR is one of the key deliverables recognized by the Preparatory Committee of BRICS Summit and approved by BRICS Business Council, signed and implemented by BRICS Business Council Skills Development Working Group among BRICS countries. It is a non-profit international cross-industry organization composed of educational and training institutions, enterprises of various industries, other relevant organizations and professional institutions among Belt & Road and BRICS+ countries. The IASDBR is established in the principle of autonomy and voluntary, equality and mutual respect, opening and cooperation, mutual benefits and win-win results.
Article 3. IASDBR Tenet
IASDBR aims to integrate the resources of governments, universities and colleges, enterprises and research institutions, industrial institutes (societies) among Belt & Road and BRICS+ countries, build up the platform for exchange and cooperation, promote the skills development, applied technology and innovation, to cultivate high-tech and high-skilled international talents, and to promote infrastructure construction and new industrial revolutions progress among Belt & Road and BRICS+ countries.
Article 4. Competent Authority
IASDBR shall abide by the international laws, regulations and social morality, shall abide by the constitution, laws, regulations and national policies of the Country where the IASDBR Secretariat is located. The IASDBR is subject to the supervision, management and guidance of Ministry of civil affairs of People's Republic of China.
Article 5. The heads of IASDBR includes President, Vice President and Secretary General. The President shall be the sole legal representative of IASDBR.
Article 6. The Secretariat of IASDBR is located in the territory of the People’s Republic of China.

Chapter 2 Business Scope

Article 7. IASDBR focuses on the internationalized skills development, applied technologies and innovation, promotes resource sharing and mutual benefits among its members, and enhances the core competitiveness of all members.
The main business of IASDBR is as follows:
1.Future Technical Skills Research
To conduct the forward-looking research on Emerging Skills and Transforming Skills in 2020s to provide reference for the governments to formulate education, science, technology and human resources policies, and provide a basis for future technical skills standards and curriculum development, explore new channels and models of international vocational education, school-enterprise cooperation, integration of industry and education, integration of science and education, and explore new directions of talents training and driving forces for skill development and technological innovation.
2.Standards Formulation
To carry out international cooperation in the field of technical skills standards within the framework of the BRICS Skills Standardization Working Committee. To formulate vocational technology and skills standards, competition standards, curriculum standards. To establish an international system of skill level recognition and evaluation to issue skill passports; To promote the standards harmonization among Belt & Road and BRICS+ countries.
3.Construction of Training Bases (Workshop)
To establish and construct the future technical skills international training bases (workshops), carry out the technical research & development and skills training, to cultivate international technical skilled talents who master future technical skills, have good humanistic literacy and ability for foreign cultural exchanges.
4.Remote (distributed) Training
Establish a long-term mechanism for the Belt & Road and BRICS Auditorium of Skills Development and Technology Innovation to carry out remote/distributed technical seminars and skills training.
5.International Competitions
Carry out Belt & Road and BRICS Competition of Skills Development and Technology Innovation. Organize remote training camps for future technical skill, improve the mechanism of combining skills competition and skills training, and upgrade training through competition, leading the training, certification, standard development and harmonization, talent exchange and mobility.
6.International Joint Education
To carry out international joint education programs for international students cultivation and the sharing of high-quality education and teaching resources through face-to-face, remote (online) teaching, mutual recognition of standards and curricula, mutual credits recognition, exchange of teachers and students, academic visits and etc.
7.International Exchanges & Cooperation
Build a platform for Chinese enterprises and vocational colleges to "go global", and broaden IASDBR members' international horizons, deepen international exchanges, dialogue, cooperation and sharing. through visits, field inspections, training internships, exchanges with international research institutions and enterprises, participation in international seminars and well-known exhibitions, etc.
8.Assigned Tasks
To complete the tasks assigned by BRICS Business Council, BRICS Business Council Skills Development, Applied Technology and Innovation Working Group and BRICS Think Tank Cooperation Council.

Chapter 3 Membership

Article 8. In accordance with the basic principle of voluntary and equality, any enterprises, educational and training institutions, related organizations and professional institutions that recognize and abide by this Charter and are related to the business of skill development, applied technology and innovation may, upon application and approval, become members of the IASDBR. The Membership Scope includes:
1.Enterprises, especially advanced technological enterprises, leading enterprises related to emerging industry (new industry).
2.Educational and training institutions, including general higher education institutions, vocational education institutions, skills training center, skills certification center, etc.
3.Relevant groups, such as associations, societies, alliances, etc.
4.Professional institutions, such as design, research, consulting units, financial institutions, think tanks, media, etc.
The IASDBR does not accept individual members at this time.
Article 9. Basic requirements for membership
1.Support the Charter of IASDBR and have the intention to join the IASDBR.
2.Related to skills development, applied technology and innovation, and have a certain influence in a specific area of expertise;
3.The member representative shall be the legal representative of its unit or the main responsible person, technical or management expert;
4.Fulfill the obligations of members and actively participate in the activities of IASDBR
Article 10. Membership Process
1.Submit an application for membership, which shall be accepted by the Secretariat of the IASDBR.
2.After passing the qualification examination, it shall be discussed and approved by the Standing Council.
3.The membership certificates will be issued by the Secretariat under authorization by the Council of IASDBR.
4.Applicants from Belt &Road countries can apply for membership in the IASDBR according to the above procedures, and applicants from BRICS countries can also apply to join the IASDBR through BRICS Business Council Skills Development, Applied Technology and Innovation Working Group among BRICS countries.
Article 11. Membership Rights
1.Have the rights to elect, rights to be elected and right to vote.
2.Participation in the activities of the IASDBR.
3.Reflect opinions and suggestions to the relevant bodies through the IASDBR
4.Priority of obtaining the services from the IASDBR;
5.Rights to criticize, suggest and supervise the work of the IASDBR;
6.Recommend members to the IASDBR;
7.Join in the Membership in voluntary and withdrawal freely.
Article 12. Membership Obligations
1.Abide by the Charter of the IASDBR and implement the resolutions of the General Representative Assembly.
2. Participate in and support the activities of the IASDBR.
3. Undertake tasks assigned by the IASDBR.
4. Designate a special person to liaise with the Secretariat of the IASDBR.
5. Abide by international general regulations, local laws and regulations, safeguard the legitimate rights, interests and reputation of the IASDBR, and shall not engage in activities in the name of the IASDBR that harm the reputation of the IASDBR and infringe on the interests of other parties;
6. The President Unit, Vice President Unit, Standing Council Unit and Council Unit shall undertake more obligations and have the responsibility to provide funds, venues and personnel support for the IASDBR to carry out research, scientific research, conference holding, event organization and publications compilation.
Article 13. A member shall submit a written application to the Secretariat for withdrawal from the IASDBR.
Article 14. If a member does not participate in any activities of the IASDBR for more than two consecutive years, it will be considered as automatic withdrawal.
Article 15. If a member violates the integrity of the industry, unfair competition and seriously violates the provisions of the Charter, the member shall be removed by the vote of the Standing Council.
Article 16. After the termination of IASDBR membership, its corresponding positions, rights and obligations in the IASDBR shall be automatically terminated, and it shall not carry out activities as a member.

Chapter 4 Institutional Framework

Article 17. The General Representative Assembly shall be the highest authority of IASDBR, the main responsibilities of General Representative Assembly as below: 
1. Formulate and revise the Charter of the IASDBR; 
2. Determine the work objectives and development plans of the IASDBR.
3. Select or recall the council member by voting.  
4. Review and discuss working report of the IASDBR Council.
5. Decide major changes and termination matters of the IASDBR; 
6. Decide other important matters.
Article 18. Each term of office for Member is 5 years. If the general election needs to be advanced or postponed due to special circumstances, it shall be approved by the Standing Council. The extension of the term of office shall not exceed 1 year
Article 19. The General Representative Assembly shall be held once five years, convened by Standing Council and prepared by the Secretariat under authorization by Standing Council. All members shall be notified of the General Representative Assembly meeting in advance The Assembly meeting can be held only when two third of the member representatives can attend. Its resolution can take effect only when two third of the participating member representatives approve it by voting. 
The General Representative Assembly may vote on site and online.
Article 20. The Council shall be the executive agency of the General Representative Assembly and shall exercise the functions and powers of the Council when the General Representative Assembly is not in session and shall be responsible to the General Representative Assembly.
Its main responsibilities are: 
1.Execute the resolutions of General Representative Assembly.
2.Examine proposals for amendments to the Charter of the IASDBR.
3.Elect and recall the President, Vice President, Standing Council Directors. Appoint and dismiss the Secretary General and Deputy Secretary General. Decide on candidates for honorary positions.
4.Decide on the establishment, alteration and termination of branches, representative offices, administrative offices and other subordinate institutions.
5.Decide on the appointment of the principal heads of the respective agencies.
6.Formulate the development plans and work guidelines for IASDBR.
7.Hear and review working report, financial budget report and final report of IASDBR;
8.Approve and cancel the membership of IASDBR.
9.Review and approve the internal management system of IASDBR.
10.Adoption of resolutions submitted to the General Representative Assembly concerning the alteration and termination of the IASDBR.
11.Discuss and decide on other important matters.
Article 21. The Council Director will be elected by all members and the number of Council directors shall not exceed one third of the total number of members. The Council Unit shall elect representatives to perform its duties of (a member unit with more than one Council director can only have one director to exercise the right to vote). The adjustment of the Council director's representative shall be notified in writing to the Secretariat and reported to the Council for the record. If such unit is a Standing Council Unit at the same time, its Standing Council Director representatives shall be adjusted together.
Article 22. Each term of the Council is 5 years. If it is necessary to advance or postpone the change of office term due to special circumstances, it shall be approved by the Council. The extension of the office term shall not exceed 1 year. The term of office of the Council shall be the same as that of the General Representative Assembly and shall be changed at the same time as that of the General Representative Assembly.
Article 23. The Council Meeting shall be held at least once a year, or as required by the Secretariat of IASDBR. It can be held only when half of the Council Directors can attend. Its resolution can take effect only when two third of the participating Council Directors approve it by voting. 
A Council Director who fails to attend the Council Meeting for two consecutive times will automatically lose his qualification as a Council Director.
Article 24 The IASDBR shall establish a Standing Council, the number of which shall not exceed one third of the total number of directors, and shall exercise the Clause (1), (4), (5), (6), (7), (8), (8), (9) and (11) of the 20th Article when the Council is not in session and shall be responsible to the Council. The term of office of the Standing Council shall be the same as that of the Council, and shall be changed at the same time as that of the Council.
Article 25. The Standing Council Meeting shall be held at least once half a year. In special circumstances, it may be convened by means of telecommunication. The Standing Council Meeting can be held only when half of the Standing Council Directors can attend. Its resolution can take effect only when two third of the participating members of Standing Council approve it by voting.
A Standing Council Directors who fails to attend the meeting of the Standing Council for two consecutive times will be automatically disqualified as the Standing Council Director.
Article 26. The IASDBR shall set one President and several Vice Presidents, who shall assist the President in carrying out his work. The President and Vice Presidents shall be elected from among the Standing Council Directors. 
The President of IASDBR has the authority to:
1.Convene and host Council Meetings and Standing Council Meetings; 
2.Check the implementation work of resolutions of General Representative Assembly and Council Meeting and Standing Council Meeting.
3.Report work to the General Representative Assembly, the Council and the Standing Council.
4.Nominate the Secretary-General, deputy Secretary-General, principal heads of the Expert Advisory Committee and principal heads of branches and representative offices, which shall be submitted to the Council or the Standing Council for decision;
5.Sign on important documents representing the IASDBR.
The President shall report to the Council annually. If he is unable to perform his duties, he shall entrust him or the Council (or the Standing Council) shall elect a vice president to perform his duties on his behalf.
Article 27 According to development needs, the IASDBR may appoint the Honorary President, consultant and other honorary positions, which will be nominated by the vice president Units and above, and appointed after discussion and approval by the Standing Council.
Article 28 The IASDBR establishes an Expert Advisory Committee as an important support organization for the IASDBR to carry out business, whose main functions include:
1.Make suggestions on the development direction and planning of the IASDBR.
2.Provide professional advice for the IASDBR research on emerging technical skills and transforming skills.
3.Guide the Council and Secretariat of the IASDBR to formulate the medium and long-term development plans and annual work plans of the IASDBR.
4.Guide the Secretariat of the IASDBR to formulate the  implementation guidelines for the main work.
5.Review and accept of various technical standards, solutions and major work projects of the IASDBR.
6.Carry out relevant research, investigation, preparation and release of relevant technology and skills research reports. Teach and make keynote speeches at various training and forum activities carried out by the IASDBR.
7.Provide guidance on other daily work of the Council and Secretariat of the IASDBR.
Article 29. The Expert Advisory Committee shall have 1 director, several vice-directors and members. The director and vice directors shall be nominated by the President and appointed by the Standing Council. Members shall be scholars, entrepreneurs, economic experts, policy research experts, engineering and technology experts, etc. who have professional background and practical experience in relevant fields, have a certain influence and are enthusiastic about the work of the IASDBR. 
The Expert Advisory Committee shall hold meetings during the Council Meeting or irregularly to provide advice and opinions on major issues related to the affairs of the IASDBR. 
The director and vice director of the Expert Advisory Committee shall participate in the deliberation of the IASDBR Council on the work report and plan and various proposals. 
Members of the Expert Advisory Committee shall not receive remuneration, but the expenses incurred in performing their duties shall be paid by the Secretariat in accordance with relevant regulations.
Article 30. The IASDBR shall establish branches and representative offices such as "Professional Committees" and "Working Committees" according to development needs within the purpose and business scope stipulated in this Charter, and carry out work around skill development, applied technology and innovation in different professional fields or different industries. 
The branches and representative offices are part of this IASDBR, and they carry out activities and develop members within the authorized scope of  the IASDBR and accept the guidance of the IASDBR.
Member units may voluntarily apply to join the corresponding professional committees and working committees of the IASDBR according to work needs or business development of their units.
When carrying out activities, the branches and representative offices of the IASDBR shall use the full name of the IASDBR, and the activities shall not exceed the business scope of the IASDBR. No certificates or medals in any form shall be issued without the approval of the IASDBR.
The branches and representative offices of the IASDBR shall not formulate the charters separately, but shall formulate work procedures, management regulations, implementation rules and other documents that are suitable for the operation of this organization, and standardize the management of various tasks, and their contents shall not contradict the provisions of this Charter.
Each branch and representative office shall organize work meetings regularly. The heads of each branch and representative office shall be appointed by the unit with recognized influence and leadership in this field.
Article 31 The Secretariat is the permanent institution of the IASDBR, and the responsible unit of the Secretariat is the BRICS Academy of Skills Development and Technology Innovation (Xiamen). 
The main responsibilities of the Secretariat include:
1. Draft and amend the Charter of IASDBR and submit it to the Council for review.
2. Draft and amend the basic management system, formulate important management systems such as financial management system and branch management methods, and submit them to the Standing Council for review.
3. Be responsible for member admission, withdrawal, daily contact and other related services, and report to the Standing Council on the admission, withdrawal and removal of member units.
4. Be responsible for the daily affairs of the IASDBR, organize and manage the special business work of the IASDBR, coordinate the work of various branches and representative offices.
5. Raise funds needed for the operation of the IASDBR.
6. Connect the IASDBR with government, enterprises, other institutions and other project cooperation, and be responsible for media publicity and public relations maintenance.
7. Prepare and organize meetings of the Council and the Standing Council.
8. Prepare for the General Representative Assembly on behalf of the Council.
9. Handle other matters assigned by the Standing Council, Council and General Representative Assembly of IASDBR.
Article 32 The Secretariat shall have 1 Secretary-General and may appoint several Deputy Secretary-Generals as needed. The Secretary-General and Deputy Secretary-General shall be nominated by the Chairman and appointed by the Standing Council and shall work under the leadership of the Chairman.
Article 33 The Secretariat implements the Secretary-General responsibility system. The Secretary-General serves for a term of 5 years and may be reappointed. The Secretary-General performs the following duties:
1.To preside over the daily work of the Secretariat.
2.To appoint full-time staff of the Secretariat.
3.To prepare annual work reports, work plans and income and expenditure reports and submit them to the Council for review.
4. To formulate important internal management systems of the IASDBR.
5. To handle other daily affairs.

Chapter 5 Finance and Assets Management

Article 34. As a non-profit organization, the activity funds of IASDBR mainly come from donations by its members and society, government project funding, purchasing services, income obtained from conducting business activities, interest, and other legitimate income.
Article 35. The IASDBR funds must be used for the development of the business scope and cause specified in this constitution, for member services, work meetings, project research, resource development, event organization, secretariat office, and human resources expenses, and shall not be allocated among members. 
Article 36. The IASDBR formulates management measures for the use of funds and entrusts the Secretariat to undertake the management of the financial department of the unit. The budget and final account of the funds shall be approved by the Council and executed by the Secretariat. The use of funds shall comply with the financial management system stipulated by the state.
Article 37. The legitimate assets of the IASDBR are protected by national laws, and no organization or individual may misappropriate, privately divide, or misappropriate them.

Chapter 6 Termination Procedure

Article 38. If the IASDBR completes its purpose, dissolves on its own, or needs to be terminated due to division, merger, or other reasons, the board of directors shall propose a termination proposal and submit it to the member representative assembly for approval before it is terminated.
Article 39. Before the termination of the IASDBR, a liquidation organization must be established in accordance with relevant regulations to clear up debts and debts, and handle aftermath matters. During the liquidation period, no activities other than liquidation shall be carried out. 
Article 40. The remaining assets after the termination of the IASDBR shall be resolved by the representative assembly of the IASDBR members in accordance with the law.

Chapter 7 Supplementary Provisions

Article 41. This Charter came into effect after being voted upon by the General Representative Assembly on October 24, 2017, and was once revised for the first time in April 2024.
Article 42. The interpretation of this Charter belongs to the IASDBR Council.

Revision Description:
As of March 2024, the IASDBR has established six professional working committees, namely: Additive Manufacturing Professional Working Committee, Transportation Working Committee, Big Data and Artificial Intelligence Professional Working Committee, BRICS Maker Alliance Working Committee, Digital Finance Professional Working Committee, and Engineering Construction Technology Professional Working Committee.
The professional working committees that the IASDBR is preparing to set up are: Virtual Reality Professional Working Committee, Robotics Professional Working Committee, Manufacturing and Engineering Technology Professional Working Committee, Logistics Professional Working Committee, Agriculture and Ecology Professional Working Committee, Industrial Internet Professional Working Committee, UAV Professional Working Committee, Information and Communication Technology Professional Working Committee, Creative Arts, Design and Fashion Professional Working Committee, Welding and Testing Professional Working Committee, Social Service Professional Working Committee, Nursing and Health Care Professional Working Committee.