TRADE Bringing Practical Tools To Trade Development and
TRADE
Bringing Practical Tools To Trade Development and Integration In Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia
Committee on Trade Aid For Trade Activities Support trade development by conducting studies on procedural and regulatory barriers to trade Help UNECE members, particularly countries in transition, better understand use UNECE recommendations, norms and tools
Studies on Regulatory and Procedural Barriers to Trade Based on a comprehensive methodology and Engagement with stakeholders from government and private sector Assessments of Belarus and Kazakhstan completed Assessment of Tajikistan underway
UNECE Studies on Regulatory and Procedural Barriers to Trade • Seek to support export competitiveness in transition economies. • Evaluate business processes and regulatory activities underpinning the movement of goods across the international trade supply chain • In consultation with national stakeholders • Propose immediate and long-term action-oriented recommendations.
Core areas 1. Overland transport infrastructure 2. Logistical services 3. Customs clearance 4. Other border control agencies
The Analytical framework A Three Pronged Approach Transport infrastructure Facilitating Trade Flows Standards Development To reduce the cost of trade (in time and money)
Trade Facilitation UNECE Buy-Ship-Pay Model BUY Prepare for Export Commercial Procedures Export Transport Procedures SHIP Transport Regulatory Procedures PAY Prepare for Import Financial Procedures
Trade Facilitation General Recommendations 1. Consider establishing an inter-agency risk management committee 2. Consider establishing a trade facilitation forum encompassing all relevant ministries and agencies as well as private sector representatives
Results Overland Transport Infrastructure A number of bottlenecks in railroads: 1. Lack of adequate infrastructure facilities 2. The slow pace of the transport sector’s liberalization effort 3. The lack of proper legislation and equipment for curbing cargo theft
Results: Customs Clearance & Documentary Requirements The over-arching need To reduce documentary requirements 3 steps to reducing documentary requirements 1. Align trade documents with international standards. 2. Analyse and simplify all trade-related procedures 3. After undertaking these steps the government should proceed to modernize its management information system
Results At the Border Controls Better risk management through more efficient and effective procedures
Standardization and quality assurance
Results Metrology Outstanding needs 1. Further harmonization of the metrological system with international requirements. 2. Develop the capacities of calibration laboratories
Results Market surveillance Ø Improve procedures for fighting counterfeit goods Ø Evaluate the need for a national notification system for hazardous goods
Follow up Support through UN Development Account - Aid for Trade for SPECA: updated project matrices - A Regional Consultant will help Governments to prioritize 1 – 2 projects for the implementation of the Recommendations made in UNECE Studies - A Regional workshop with donors to present bankable projects from SPECA countries in the autumn of 2013
Thank You trade@unece. org
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