Trade Facilitation Implementation Guide 1 The UNECE Trade

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Trade Facilitation Implementation Guide 1

Trade Facilitation Implementation Guide 1

The UNECE Trade Facilitation Implementation Guide (TFIG) • Developed by UNECE, with the support

The UNECE Trade Facilitation Implementation Guide (TFIG) • Developed by UNECE, with the support of UN/CEFACT • In cooperation with key international organizations (WCO, UNCTAD, UNESCAP, WTO, ITC, OECD, etc. ) • Funded by Sida (Swedish International Development Corporation Agency) 2

ABOUT THE GUIDE Purpose: • Present concepts, standards and recommendations that can help simplify

ABOUT THE GUIDE Purpose: • Present concepts, standards and recommendations that can help simplify trade throughout the ISC, along with implementation approaches & methodologies. Target: • Policymakers and high-level managers • Implementers and technical experts …. from governments, businesses and international organizations Format: • A web-based interactive tool • In a wikipedia style (with entry points and cross links to navigate contents) Language: – Currently available in English and Russian – French by end July – Spanish and Arabic by end of year (IADB and IDB) 3

CONTENTS OF THE WIKI Why • About TF Principles and Benefits & the Generic

CONTENTS OF THE WIKI Why • About TF Principles and Benefits & the Generic Approach to TF Implementation Where How • Domains: Business: Purchasing, Shipping & Transport, Customs & Cross Border Management, Payment Approaches and Methodologies: Business Process Analysis, Consultation_Collaboration, E-Business Solutions • Suggested Itineraries: 1. Reducing border delays, 2. Documents simplification and data harmonisation; 3. Creating partnership with trade; 4. ICT application; 5. WTO negotiations, . . With what Who • Instruments Conventions, Standards and Recommandations, Guides, Case Stories • Organisations UNECE – UN/CEFACT, WCO, WTO, UNCTAD, UNESCAP, ITC, OECD, etc. 4

ABSTRACT VIEW OF THE WIKI • • A collection of self-contained pages Following a

ABSTRACT VIEW OF THE WIKI • • A collection of self-contained pages Following a standard tempate (where possible): – definition, process, relevance to TF, implementation guidance, benefits, references 5

NAVIGATING THE WIKI • That users can navigate through: 6

NAVIGATING THE WIKI • That users can navigate through: 6

LINKAGES (cont’d) • A number of itineraries establish meaningful relationships between various wiki contents

LINKAGES (cont’d) • A number of itineraries establish meaningful relationships between various wiki contents ( instruments, organisations, case stories, further readings)

TRAINING WITH THE GUIDE To. T workshops: v In the 5 regions of the

TRAINING WITH THE GUIDE To. T workshops: v In the 5 regions of the world • For whom? v Experts/trainers who will train policy makers and managers involved in TF reforms The To. T package: • Helps organize, conduct and evaluate workshops based on the Guide 8

About the Workshop Learning Objectives Understand principles, benefits and implementing approaches for TF Explore

About the Workshop Learning Objectives Understand principles, benefits and implementing approaches for TF Explore the supply chain perspective to TF Discuss and analyze paths for dealing with key TF issues Look at key instruments and organizations for TF Learn how to design and conduct training with the Guide Exchange experiences and network with other experts Target Audience Policy markers and implementers involved in TF reforms Learning Approach Experts in charge of capacity building activities for TF Certificate 9

Workshops Dates and Venues in 2013 Europe – Turin Italy, 12 to 14 Feb

Workshops Dates and Venues in 2013 Europe – Turin Italy, 12 to 14 Feb East Africa – Kigali Rwanda, 1 to 3 May Middle East – Aqaba Jordan, 13 to 15 May Central Asia – Almaty Kazakhstan, 10 to 13 June Latin America – Bogota Colombia, 23 to 25 Sept West Africa – Dakar Senegal, October (tbc) South Africa (SADC) - Johannesburg, RSA, 12 -14 Nov. South East Asia – Bangkok Thailand, 20 to 23 Nov 10

GUIDE MAINTENANCE AND UPGRADE • Based on users’ feed-back …. through An ad-hoc workshop,

GUIDE MAINTENANCE AND UPGRADE • Based on users’ feed-back …. through An ad-hoc workshop, training sessions and a dedicated mail box • Partnership with key organizations 11

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Developing a national Trade facilitation Strategy – The example of Greece 13

Developing a national Trade facilitation Strategy – The example of Greece 13

Discussions and Analysis Assessment of the current situation • Current economic and trade policy

Discussions and Analysis Assessment of the current situation • Current economic and trade policy background • List of high level issues that need to be addressed, relating to – – to time and costs to export Documents and information exchange Trade procedures other issues of concern 14

Measurement Key Performance Indicators (KPI) • How do measure we are right now and

Measurement Key Performance Indicators (KPI) • How do measure we are right now and how the reforms impact on our objectives? • Find a set of indicators (National statistical office, World Bank Doing. Business. org, . . ) • Examples: – – Time/documents for export, Number of physical inspections Number of AEO Implementation of certain services in Customs IT systems, … 15

Prioritise Prioritization of action and implementation phases • Identify list of actions • Prioritise

Prioritise Prioritization of action and implementation phases • Identify list of actions • Prioritise actions (time to implement, impact on KPI) • Derive detailed action plan and time table • Define governance structure • Resources 16

The Greek National TF Roadmap http: //www. mindev. gov. gr/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Greece_Trade_Facilitation_Strategy_Roadmap_Oct 2012. pdf 17

The Greek National TF Roadmap http: //www. mindev. gov. gr/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Greece_Trade_Facilitation_Strategy_Roadmap_Oct 2012. pdf 17

Greek TF Strategy and Road Map October 2012 "25 actions to reduce time to

Greek TF Strategy and Road Map October 2012 "25 actions to reduce time to export by 50% and costs by 20% by 2015, thus leading to 10% increase in exports’ value, 1. 7% increase of the GDP and 80, 000 new jobs" http: //www. mindev. gov. gr/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Greece_Trade_Facilitation_Strategy_Roadmap_Oct 2012. pdf 18

Implementation of the Roadmap • This slide is currently written by the people of

Implementation of the Roadmap • This slide is currently written by the people of Greece • First outcomes (April 2013): – Process Analysis for export of feta and kiwi fruit – Quick findings fast tracked through parliament 19

Thank you! For more info: Tom Butterly and Maria Teresa Pisani Global Trade Solutions

Thank you! For more info: Tom Butterly and Maria Teresa Pisani Global Trade Solutions Section, UNECE www. unece. org/trade/tfig@unece. org 20