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Associations ASHRAE AND ECSA SIGN MOU By Ntsako Khosa The ASHRAE South African Chapter has signed another MoU with ECSA. www.hvacronline.co.za M eeting at the Engineering Council of South Africa’s (ECSA) offices in Johannesburg, the two organisations signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreeing to strengthen advocacy in the industry, through education and research. ECSA is happy with the MoU, stating that such proposals are within their mandate and it is a mutually beneficial agreement between the two organisations. CEO, Sipho Madonsela says, “Signing of MoUs must come with commitment as they have to be effective in meeting certain obligations.” ASHRAE president, Richard Humphrey shares the same sentiment, “What is in the paperwork must happen, otherwise it just becomes paperwork.” ECSA has signed MoUs with various Engineering Councils around the world including Australia, Botswana and Mauritius. The MoU is valid for three years with the option to extend upon written confirmation. RACA Richard Humphrey and Sipho Madonsela. RACA Journal I March 2020 33