eBGT Overview 2009 Plenary Sessions 9-12 November, 2009 Peter Amstutz UN/CEFACT Plenary Vice Chair

2 Agenda eBGT Overview eBGT’s Strategic Importance Status of eBGT projects Ways forward

3 About eBGT eBGT stands for electronic Business, Government and Trade initiative Approved by the Plenary in 2008 to continue until March 2010 Covers four key strategic areas: Online Standards Capacity Building Communication Gap Analysis

4 About eBGT eBGT initiatives are designed to be cross- domain, and across the UN/CEFACT permanent group structure and open to any who wish to participate. Allows for projects to be strategic in nature that deal with issues that are central to UN/CEFACT and stakeholders.

5 eBGT’s Importance eBGT supports and furthers the strategic direction of UN/CEFACT. eBGT allows for more direct involvement of stakeholders in working on strategic issues.

6 Status of eBGT Online Standards Bureau Oversight: Garret Minekawa Projects (currently in draft) Online Standards Showcase Online Standards Registry Communications Bureau Oversight: Mike Doran Project (currently in draft) Communications Strategy Website

7 Status of eBGT Capacity Building Bureau Oversight: Mike Doran Project (currently in draft): Capacity Building Strategy Gap Analysis Bureau Oversight: Peter Amstutz Approved Projects: Core Component Library Framework, Core Component Library Outreach, Priority Stakeholder Messages Project in draft: Sustainable Operational Support

8 Approved Projects Three Gap Analysis Projects approved by the FMG during Sapporo Forum  Core Component Library Outreach (CCLO)  Priority Stakeholder Messages (PSM)  Core Component Library Framework (CCLF)

9th November 2009Geneva 9 eBGT Project – Core Component Library Outreach (CCLO) Report to the 15 th UN/CEFACT Plenary Session Project Leader: Chris Hassler

9th November 2009Geneva10 Summary A major outreach effort to improve the usability and completeness of the Core Component Library (CCL) in relation with other trade-related information standard sources (libraries, dictionaries, directories, etc.) and in meeting the needs of Member States and other stakeholders.

9th November 2009Geneva11 Agenda Project Scope Project Deliverables Project Status Future Plans

9th November 2009Geneva12 Scope Outreach to members of UN/CEFACT and external organizations that have established liaisons with UN/CEFACT. This project is not intended to do the detailed work of the CCL harmonization, only to identify and report on where the efforts should be best directed.

9th November 2009Geneva13 Deliverables A short summary report  overview of issues, including annexes  indicate the major work ahead with respect to components from WCO and the Trade Data Elements Directory (ISO 7372). in relation to other related libraries Provide input into the Standards Development Advisory Team

Deliverables (cont.) The report will provide a view on ways to strengthen support for stakeholder priority goals, particularly towards offering guidance on:  (1) what gaps could be filled for UN/CEFACT to offer an increasingly comprehensive "one-stop-shop" core component library  (2) articulate roadmaps in going forward  (3) identify where in the CCL linkages to other libraries can be made  (4) clarify the usages of the CCL (e.g. harmonization, semantic compatibility, interoperability) The document will identify possible ways to improve processes involved in harmonisation, auditing and production of UN/EDIFACT and XML. 9th November 2009Geneva14

9th November 2009Geneva15 Current Status First meeting occurred on Wednesday, November 4 Team members:  Ki Pak, Mohd Nazri Yaakub, Eva Chan, Shanta de Silva, Hisanao Sugamata, Ian Hogg, Lance Thompson, Kazumi Hirai, James Whittle, Sue Probert, Mary Kay Blantz, Henk van Maaren, Malcolm McKinnon, Anthony Davies

Current Status (cont) Editing team identified  Lead Editor: Mary Kay Blantz  Editing team: Sue Probert, Hisanao Sugamata, Lance Thompson Identified preliminary list of trade-related resources both with and without existing liaisons within CEFACT 9th November 2009Geneva16

9th November 2009Geneva17 Plans Identified Preliminary Gaps  Inadequate identification of what the “Buy-Ship- Pay” model is and what it contains  Inadequate documentation of the Core Component Library for non-CEFACT users  Need for mapping to non-CEFACT data models

Plans (cont) Areas to be Explored  Need to know if CCL contains data elements needed for Priority Stakehold Messages  Need to identify resources necessary to fill identified gaps Plan to release report by end of December, th November 2009Geneva18

Priority Stakeholder Messages 2009 Plenary Sessions 9-12 November, 2009 Tim McGrath Project Leader

Summary Identifying the priority set of electronic document types needed to support the global facilitation of trade. Provide alternative roadmaps to address requirements. This project is not intended to do the detailed work of message development… only to identify and report on where the efforts should be best directed. 3-4 months

Problem Many stakeholders require and are already undertaking projects Some have not re-assessed their requirements over time Current CEFACT approach relying on building a common approach differing timelines, differing domain-specific drivers. may lead to gaps.

Strategy Identify key stakeholders Member States Implementers of electronic document exchanges Survey their requirements Targeted consultations Identify priorities Engage with Members of UN/CEFACT external organizations Identify gaps between requirements and deliverables Propose strategies for addressing these

Requirements Availability Useability Open-ness Traction Sanction Governance

Candidate Stakeholders (so far...) Various European Governments PEPPOL project US Dept of Transport Electronic Freight Management project PISCES Property management project European Commission ePRIOR project Freightwise/e-Freight project Spanish Dept of Economy CODICE project Etc, etc, etc…..

Core Component Library Framework 2009 Plenary Sessions 9-12 November, 2009 Jostein Fromyr Project Leader

Summary Identifying gaps in the UN/CEFACT technical specifications governing  the Core Component Library  supporting XML schemas. Demonstrate different approaches in meeting stakeholder needs. Options to make self-conformance statements:  Core Component Technical Specifications,  Naming and Design Rules. Completion within 3-4 months

Problem Many stakeholders are undertaking projects that require: common end-to-end, cross-industry and cross-border recommendations and standards What is relevant, workable and scalable?

Strategy Engage with members of UN/CEFACT and external organizations that have established liaisons with UN/CEFACT. Identify and articulate stakeholder requirements for methodology and approaches for the use of the Core Component Library. Identify gaps in the ability of current technical specifications to meet identified requirements. Examine different ways to go forward in addressing envisaged UNeDocs deliverables, Such as support for the re-use of common input for various types of formats (e.g., paper-oriented UN Layout Key, UN/EDIFACT and XML).

Deliverables A short report  overview of submissions  examples and demonstrations as annexes. The document will identify:  identified gaps in methodologies associated with the current framework of the UN/CEFACT Core Component Library and supporting XML schemas  support for stakeholder needs  Identified opportunities and ways forward.

30 Approved Projects Calls for participation More participation is needed Participation selection will have Bureau oversight to ensure mix of skills and scope of coverage Opportunities for stakeholders

eBGT Overall progress and way forward 2009 Plenary Sessions 9-12 November, 2009 Sylvie Colas eBGT coordinator

eBGT in figures eBGT is an 18 months initiative launched in September 2008 made of 4 critical domains of activity currently oversight by designated members of the Bureau  Gap analysis:3 projects in progress 1 project proposal  On-line standards:2 project proposals  Communication:3 project proposals  Capacity building:2 project proposals

On-line standards Bureau Oversight: Garret Minekawa Projects proposals in draft  Online Standards Showcase Short-term development project Purpose is promotional - Focus on the Buy-Ship-Pay model Maintained long-term  Online Standards Registry Medium/long-term project Strategy formulation Phased implementation Purpose is operational

Communication Bureau Oversight: Mike Doran Considerations  Core themes  Target-audience diversity  Media Project proposals in draft  Communication strategy and the way forward  Strategic and operational ways to improve the UN/CEFACT website  International Trade Facilitation Model

35 Capacity building Bureau Oversight: Mike Doran Reflects the work prepared for the Executive Committee Key aspects of capacity-building affecting the implementation of international standards Project proposals in draft  Managerial capacity-building package  Technical capacity-building package

eBGT project initiation eBGT is expected to facilitate the active participation of stakeholders in the work of UN/CEFACT Stakeholder submits project proposal applicable to one of the four domains  Using an FMG-approved project-proposal form  Following an FMG-approved procedure  via eBGT coordinators for FMG, Bureau and Plenary approval Consideration extra-budgetary funding

Gap proposal form To raise an issue Transformed into a project proposal form after analysis

Project proposal form On-line standards Communication Capacity building Gap analysis

Procedure of approval of an eBGT project proposal Submitter eBGT coordination team eBGT project proposalEvaluation of the project proposal Evaluated eBGT project Proposal FMG Approve or reject the project proposal Bureau Plenary Oversight of the rejection FMG rejection Secretariat Objection of rejection FMG approval Rejection Objection No objection Rejection Project rejected + reasons & advices Sending the rejection Oversight of the approval Objection of approval Objection No objection Approval Sending the approval Approved eBGT project proposal Project Information Need for funds Alert for trust fund management Needs fund No funds needed Request adjustment of program of work Not in PoW Decision to adjust PoW PoW adjusted In PoW Transmission of rejection Transmission of approval PoW not adjusted No Yes RejectionApproval Procedure of approval of an eBGT project proposal Submitter eBGT coordination team eBGT project proposalEvaluation of the project proposal Evaluated eBGT project Proposal FMG Approve or reject the project proposal Bureau Plenary Oversight of the rejection FMG rejection Secretariat Objection of rejection FMG approval Rejection Objection No objection Rejection Project rejected + reasons & advices Sending the rejection Oversight of the approval Objection of approval Objection No objection Approval Sending the approval Approved eBGT project proposal Project Information Need for funds Alert for trust fund management Needs fund No funds needed Request adjustment of program of work Not in PoW Decision to adjust PoW PoW adjusted In PoW Transmission of rejection Transmission of approval PoW not adjusted No Yes RejectionApproval Procedure of approval of an eBGT project proposal Submitter eBGT coordination team eBGT project proposalEvaluation of the project proposal Evaluated eBGT project Proposal FMG Approve or reject the project proposal Bureau Plenary Oversight of the rejection FMG rejection Secretariat Objection of rejection FMG approval Rejection Objection No objection Rejection Project rejected + reasons & advices Sending the rejection Oversight of the approval Objection of approval Objection No objection Approval Sending the approval Approved eBGT project proposal Project Information Need for funds Alert for trust fund management Needs fund No funds needed Request adjustment of program of work Not in PoW Decision to adjust PoW PoW adjusted In PoW Transmission of rejection Transmission of approval PoW not adjusted No Yes RejectionApproval Procedure of approval of an eBGT project proposal Submitter eBGT coordination team eBGT project proposalEvaluation of the project proposal Evaluated eBGT project Proposal FMG Approve or reject the project proposal Bureau Plenary Oversight of the rejection FMG rejection Secretariat Objection of rejection FMG approval Rejection Objection No objection Rejection Project rejected + reasons & advices Sending the rejection Oversight of the approval Objection of approval Objection No objection Approval Sending the approval Approved eBGT project proposal Project Information Need for funds Alert for trust fund management Needs fund No funds needed Request adjustment of program of work Not in PoW Decision to adjust PoW PoW adjusted In PoW Transmission of rejection Transmission of approval PoW not adjusted No Yes RejectionApproval Procedure of approval of an eBGT project proposal Submitter eBGT coordination team eBGT project proposalEvaluation of the project proposal Evaluated eBGT project Proposal FMG Approve or reject the project proposal Bureau Plenary Oversight of the rejection FMG rejection Secretariat Objection of rejection FMG approval Rejection Objection No objection Rejection Project rejected + reasons & advices Sending the rejection Oversight of the approval Objection of approval Objection No objection Approval Sending the approval Approved eBGT project proposal Project Information Need for funds Alert for trust fund management Needs fund No funds needed Request adjustment of program of work Not in PoW Decision to adjust PoW PoW adjusted In PoW Transmission of rejection Transmission of approval PoW not adjusted No Yes RejectionApproval Procedure of approval of an eBGT project proposal Submitter eBGT coordination team eBGT project proposalEvaluation of the project proposal Evaluated eBGT project Proposal FMG Approve or reject the project proposal Bureau Plenary Oversight of the rejection FMG rejection Secretariat Objection of rejection FMG approval Rejection Objection No objection Rejection Project rejected + reasons & advices Sending the rejection Oversight of the approval Objection of approval Objection No objection Approval Sending the approval Approved eBGT project proposal Project Information Need for funds Alert for trust fund management Needs fund No funds needed Request adjustment of program of work Not in PoW Decision to adjust PoW PoW adjusted In PoW Transmission of rejection Transmission of approval PoW not adjusted No Yes RejectionApproval Procedure of approval of an eBGT project proposal Submitter eBGT coordination team eBGT project proposalEvaluation of the project proposal Evaluated eBGT project Proposal FMG Approve or reject the project proposal Bureau Plenary Oversight of the rejection FMG rejection Secretariat Objection of rejection FMG approval Rejection Objection No objection Rejection Project rejected + reasons & advices Sending the rejection Oversight of the approval Objection of approval Objection No objection Approval Sending the approval Approved eBGT project proposal Project Information Need for funds Alert for trust fund management Needs fund No funds needed Request adjustment of program of work Not in PoW Decision to adjust PoW PoW adjusted In PoW Transmission of rejection Transmission of approval PoW not adjusted No Yes RejectionApproval Procedure of approval of an eBGT project proposal Submitter eBGT coordination team eBGT project proposalEvaluation of the project proposal Evaluated eBGT project Proposal FMG Approve or reject the project proposal Bureau Plenary Oversight of the rejection FMG rejection Secretariat Objection of rejection FMG approval Rejection Objection No objection Rejection Project rejected + reasons & advices Sending the rejection Oversight of the approval Objection of approval Objection No objection Approval Sending the approval Approved eBGT project proposal Project Information Need for funds Alert for trust fund management Needs fund No funds needed Request adjustment of program of work Not in PoW Decision to adjust PoW PoW adjusted In PoW Transmission of rejection Transmission of approval PoW not adjusted No Yes RejectionApproval Procedure of approval of an eBGT project proposal Submitter eBGT coordination team eBGT project proposalEvaluation of the project proposal Evaluated eBGT project Proposal FMG Approve or reject the project proposal Bureau Plenary Oversight of the rejection FMG rejection Secretariat Objection of rejection FMG approval Rejection Objection No objection Rejection Project rejected + reasons & advices Sending the rejection Oversight of the approval Objection of approval Objection No objection Approval Sending the approval Approved eBGT project proposal Project Information Need for funds Alert for trust fund management Needs fund No funds needed Request adjustment of program of work Not in PoW Decision to adjust PoW PoW adjusted In PoW Transmission of rejection Transmission of approval PoW not adjusted No Yes RejectionApproval

Status and way forward Work is in progress  An official procedure for launching projects has been agreed upon  3 Projects in progress  8 project proposals under preparation by stakeholders  Confirmed the viability of an alternative way to identify and address issues of concern not yet articulated  Growing awareness among stakeholders  Several months left within the initiallly envisaged timeframe of the eBGT initiative eBGT will be requested to be extended through intersessional approval

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