1. The Project for Capacity Building in the Trade in Goods and Services for Cambodia Song Bum SHIN Director of Regional Cooperation Division Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Republic of Korea

2.  Duration : 2004-2005  Budget : USD 870,000  Implementing Organizations KOICA (Korea) Ministry of Commerce (Cambodia)  Major Objectives to enhance the implementation of Cambodia's WTO commitments to expedite its economic integration into the free trade and investment areas of ASEAN The Project for Capacity Building in the Trade in Goods and Services for Cambodia

3.  Joint Research Activities - Dispatch of Korean experts & Invitation of Cambodian experts - Holding a joint seminar - Publication of the final report of the joint research Seven Major Topics on WTO implementation and major trade no rms and regulations  Invitational Training 15 Trainees x 4 Rounds x 2weeks Course : Capacity Building in Trade in Goods and Services Major Activities

4. Aligned with MDG1 Effective methods Efficient management Participation of local experts Amount of Budget Insufficient policy recommendation Availability of Equipment Cambodia’s Development Policy Korea’s ODA policy Language and Communication Lack of concrete guidance for the project implementation Changing Trade Conditions SWAT Analysis

5.  Results Achieved Contribution to the capacity building of Cambodia Enhancing expertise of government officials Institutional strengthening of the trade system  Lessons Learned Possibility of Similar Projects in other Countries Importance of Clear Understanding on the Partner Country Necessity of Follow-up measures and ex-post monitoring Results and Lessons