United Nations Conference On Trade and Development (UNCTAD) United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic business (UN/CEFACT) Strengthening.

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United Nations Conference On Trade and Development (UNCTAD) United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic business (UN/CEFACT) Strengthening National and Regional Trade Facilitation Organizations REPORT ON THE INTERACTIVE DISCUSSIONS ON DAY ONE

United Nations Conference On Trade and Development (UNCTAD) United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic business (UN/CEFACT) FUNDING AND SUSTAINABILITY (Group A) Question:What are the key factors for ensuring proper funding and sustainability of trade facilitation organizations? Rapporteur: M. Sumbue Antas

United Nations Conference On Trade and Development (UNCTAD) United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic business (UN/CEFACT) FUNDING AND SUSTAINABILITY (Group A) 1. One size does not fit all! 2. Consider re-engineering the organization to reflect the changing situation – ongoing review 3. Public-Private Partnerships bring together various interests

United Nations Conference On Trade and Development (UNCTAD) United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic business (UN/CEFACT) FUNDING AND SUSTAINABILITY 4. Government versus Business Funding a) Governments should provide funding, especially for developing countries 1. Government funding implies commitment 2. Need government to implement TF measures b) Business community will support if they see benefit 1. CCI may lead in some countries 2. Note – contributions in kind from either government or business 5. Various revenue mechanisms - Projects and fees 6. Priorities – Should be needs driven and priority focused – Business case for specific initiatives

United Nations Conference On Trade and Development (UNCTAD) United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic business (UN/CEFACT) NATIONAL TRADE FACILITATION PRIORITIES (Group B) Question: What are possible criteria for the prioritization on specific trade facilitation measures and what would be the best way to manage this process? What are the main trade facilitation priorities for your organisation? Rapporteur: Mr. Gordon Cragge, SITPRO

United Nations Conference On Trade and Development (UNCTAD) United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic business (UN/CEFACT) NATIONAL TRADE FACILITATION PRIORITIES A. Prioritization mechanisms  Continuity of government policy  Programme of privatization (competition issues)  Impact assessment  Consistent decision-making  Reconciling interests (different priorities for different sectors, especially SMEs)  Internationally binding agreements (bilateral, subregional, regional and global)  Export versus import facilitation

United Nations Conference On Trade and Development (UNCTAD) United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic business (UN/CEFACT) NATIONAL TRADE FACILITATION PRIORITIES B. Current priorities (1/2)  Establishing the national TF organizations  Open, inclusive, transparent and credible  Single Window  Paperless trading  Transit simplification  Simpler documentation  Capacity building and technical assistance

United Nations Conference On Trade and Development (UNCTAD) United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic business (UN/CEFACT) NATIONAL TRADE FACILITATION PRIORITIES B. Current priorities (2/2)  Awareness raising, especially non tariff barriers to trade (trade policy versus trade facilitation)  Payment process  ICT  WTO TF negotiations  Costs of TF measures

United Nations Conference On Trade and Development (UNCTAD) United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic business (UN/CEFACT) NATIONAL TRADE FACILITATION PRIORITIES C. Conclusion Identifying and assessing your priorities cannot be separated from the mechanism of prioritization, which must be inclusive and comprehensive.

United Nations Conference On Trade and Development (UNCTAD) United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic business (UN/CEFACT) CONSULTATION AND POLITICAL SUPPORT (Group C) Question:How does your organization organize consultations on trade facilitation between Government and Trade? How, in your opinion, can these consultations be strengthened? Rapporteur: Ms.Maria Vidanovic, Serbia PRO

United Nations Conference On Trade and Development (UNCTAD) United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic business (UN/CEFACT) CONSULTATION AND POLITICAL SUPPORT (Group C) Mechanisms for consultation (1/2):  Interministerial working groups  Pro organizations  International organizations on TF (WB, UNECE, UNCTAD, SECI Stability Pact, EU)  Business associations  Meeting between PRO orgs, chambers of commerce with the Ministry of economy\

United Nations Conference On Trade and Development (UNCTAD) United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic business (UN/CEFACT) CONSULTATION AND POLITICAL SUPPORT (Group C) Mechanisms for consultation (2/2):  Creation of expert working groups  Websites  Informal advocacy groups

United Nations Conference On Trade and Development (UNCTAD) United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic business (UN/CEFACT) CONSULTATION AND POLITICAL SUPPORT (Group C) Proposals for enhancing consultations (1/2)  More interaction with international organizations  Research and analysis on the TF benefits  Private sector’s participation in international meetings and standard setting fora  Lobbying  Private sector’s participation in the regulatory and legislative process

United Nations Conference On Trade and Development (UNCTAD) United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic business (UN/CEFACT) CONSULTATION AND POLITICAL SUPPORT (Group C) Proposals for enhancing consultations (2/2)  Institution building  Consulting and involving direct stakeholders (SMEs)  Regional cooperation  Prove the results  Changing the structure of PRO bodies.