What is indicated in the MTDS as a priority in specific sectors DCC Trade Facilitation Working Group MTDS (GoT) priorities for the sector What is indicated in the MTDS as a priority in specific sectors Priority 1: Laying the foundations for the export-oriented development and promotion of diversified non-commodity exports by countries; Priority 2: Development of the national system for selective import substitution, especially in the agro-industrial complex; Priority 3: Streamlining of export-import trade procedures.  

DCC Trade Facilitation Working Group Development Partners’ interventions / Donor’s support What Development Partners (DPs) active in the specific sector are already doing to support this priorities and remain the priority for the sector (use the matrix of actions that was requested to be updated in our previous GM meetings); Priority 1: Laying the foundations for the export-oriented development and promotion of diversified non-commodity exports;   Support to the Government of Tajikistan in establishing the Coordination Committee on Trade Facilitation (CCTF) Development of the Textile and Clothing Industry Development Strategy of Tajikistan (2016-2025) Strengthening export competitiveness of the local industries and enterprises through awareness raising and capacity building activities and participation in international trade fairs Support to the local Trade Support Institutions (TSIs) and Business Support Organizations (BSOs) to strengthen and improve their capacities and services Assistance to the Government in acquiring the status of EU’s GSP+ and repealing of the Jackson-Vanik Amendment with respect of Tajikistan Improvement of regulatory framework for creating favorable business environment (export and import) (assessment of Customs Code and Tax Code) Development of infrastructure for cross-border trade Enhancing the technical and human resources of the line ministries Increasing awareness among public and private stakeholders on the WTO agreements, rules and provisions and their implications

DCC Trade Facilitation Working Group Development Partners’ interventions / Donor’s support What Development Partners (DPs) active in the specific sector are already doing to support this priorities and remain the priority for the sector (use the matrix of actions that was requested to be updated in our previous GM meetings); Priority 2: Development of the national system for selective import substitution, especially in the agro-industrial complex; Development of the National Food Safety Strategy Conducting studies on Sanitary - Phytosanitary Measures (SPS) Capacity building of the public officials involved in the SPS system

DCC Trade Facilitation Working Group Development Partners’ interventions / Donor’s support What Development Partners (DPs) active in the specific sector are already doing to support this priorities and remain the priority for the sector (use the matrix of actions that was requested to be updated in our previous GM meetings); Priority 3: Streamlining of export-import trade procedures; Establishing a Single Window System Establishing CCTF Facilitating the public-private dialogue (PPD) on Tajikistan’s commitments under the WTO Implementing Time Release Study in Customs Service Improving Risk Management System in Customs and Veterinary Services Prepared recommendations to Customs Service considering the legal basis and strategy for establishment of Joint Customs Control with Afghanistan Prepared proposals regarding implementation of Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) in the Customs Service

DCC Trade Facilitation Working Group What is missing DCC Trade Facilitation Working Group What is missing? That DPs already doing What is missing (that DPs already doing); Establishment of CCTF and its operationalization   New actions/interventions planned by DPs Initiative to establish with Afghanistan TIR Green Lines Creation of Single Transit Mechanism Establishment and operationalization of the E-Facilitation Information and Enquiry Point (EFIEP)

Export share in the total volume of foreign trade increased; DCC Trade Facilitation Working Group Priority areas / Results to be achieved by 2020 What are the expected results/outcomes achievable by 2020 in the sector: Export share in the total volume of foreign trade increased; Negative trend of increase in the size of the negative trade balance suspended; Import of food products reduced due to launch of import-substituting productions; Transport transit of goods through the territory of the Republic of Tajikistan increased; Country's place in the international rankings promoted, the country's image of a reliable trading partner shaped; Country's foreign trade turnover increased; Terms of external trade index improved; Export concentration index with regard to traditional export commodities reduced.