1. EXPERT GROUP MEETING (EGM) ON ASSESSING THE STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF TRADE AND TRANSPORT FACILITATION INSTRUMENTS AND MEASURES IN AFRICA Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), 15 July 2013

2. IRU’s 65 years of experience in facilitating and securing trade and international road transport Contribution of the key UN Trade and Road Transport Facilitation Conventions to Economic Integration and Development Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), 15 July 2013 Jean Acri Head – IRU Regional Committee for Africa Secretariat

3. Page 3 This is the IRU © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2013

4. Page 4 1948: eight founder countries 2013: 170 Members in 74 countries …and 26 CRIPA Members in 22 countries Facilitating and securing trade and international road transport since 1948! © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2013

5. IRU Priority Issues   Sustainable Development Innovation Incentives Infrastructure   Facilitation Trade Tourism Road Transport These are also the priorities of the IRU Academy Page 5 © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2013

6. Why road transport facilitation is key? Page 6 After Second World War: Need to rebuild Europe Development of international trade Birth of international road transport © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2013

7. What is Globalisation? Source: IRU Road Transport has become a vital production tool! The combined efforts of 29 companies in 18 countries What does it take to have a cup of coffee in a café?

8. 1971 1980 1990 2000 2010 Global evolution of container volumes in ports Page 8 © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2013

9. Daily telecommunications activities Telecommunications gap corresponds to the regions that have not been interconnected to global trade Source: Centre for Strategic International Studies (CSIS), Washington, DC Page 9 © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2013

10.   Vehicles and containers   Drivers   Goods Border is an obstacle to free trade Technical and traffic regulations Veterinary regulation Immigration Customs and security Contractual relations Page 10 © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2013

11. Main obstacles to international road transport Main causes of waiting times at borders are well known: «Inappropriate procedures and lack of mutual recognition» Page 11 © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2013

12. Challenge: allow road transport to drive African trade and facilitate economic integration! Trade between African countries, only 5-10% Regions that have benefitted from IRU’s +60 years of experience and expertise enjoy +70% Road transport plays a vital role in boosting productivity and competitiveness of any economy Page 12 © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2013

13. Page 13 © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2013 IRU, Transport Ministers, international organisations and financial institutions join forces to drive African development (Casablanca, 5 May 2012) IRU African Symposium on trade and road transport facilitation brings together ministerial, policy and business delegates from 20 African countries to drive economic and social development by promoting and facilitating trade and international road transport.

14. RESOLUTION BY THE IRU REGIONAL COMMITTEE FOR AFRICA REQUESTING THE RATIFICATION BY THE AFRICAN GOVERNMENTS OF THE UN INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONS ON THE FACILITATION OF TRADE AND INTERNATIONAL ROAD TRANSPORT Call upon the Heads of States of the African countries and the Governments of the countries concerned, as well as all African regional Organisations, to Ratify the main UN international Conventions on the facilitation of trade and international road transport, especially: The International Convention on the Harmonisation of Frontier Controls of Goods (21 October 1982), The TIR Convention. 4 th May 2012 CRIPA Resolution Page 14 © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2013

15. IRU briefs transport leaders of CEMAC Countries on road transport facilitation, safety and capacity building Douala, 15 June 2013 Page 15 © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2013 The IRU briefed some 50 high level experts from the public and private road transport sector at seminar organised by the World Bank and the Economic and Monetary Commission for Central African countries (CEMAC - Cameroun, Chad, the Central African Republic, Congo-Brazzaville, Equatorial Guinea and Gabon), focusing on the need to further facilitate road transport, organise the profession, and develop professional training at internationally recognised standards, as provided by the IRU Academy, to ensure economic growth and enhance road safety.CEMAC Seminar participants concluded that CEMAC Member States should in priority adhere to and implement key UN multilateral trade and road transport facilitation instruments, such as the Harmonization and TIR Conventions to achieve regional and pan-African economic integration.

16. Programme to develop infrastructures in Africa (PIDA) Page 16 © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2013

17. Drivers may enjoy nice roads but little traffic! … Page 17 © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2013

18. …until they reach border crossings! Page 18 © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2013

19. How can we change this view and let road transport drive trade, progress and prosperity? Page 19 © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2013

20. So instead of despair, we can bring them hope! Page 20 © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2013

21. Solutions: Use UN multilateral instruments   UN multilateral instruments: Open to all UN Members Global (no geographical restriction) Page 21 © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2013

22. Implement key UN facilitation instruments to allow road transport to drive trade and facilitate economic integration! Page 22 © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2013

23. Transports Internationaux Routiers Managed by the IRU since 1949 Securing and facilitating trade and international road transport Page 23 © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2013

24. What is the TIR System?   A tried and tested, affordable facilitation instrument for international transport and trade Multilateral Multimodal (road-rail, road-maritime, road-air) Global   Based on TIR Convention 1975 signed by 68 contracting parties Page 24 © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2013

25. Page 25 Geographical scope of the TIR Convention © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2013

26. TIR: Securing and facilitating international trade Page 26 Secure vehicle and containers Approved and selected TIR operators TIR Carnet: Secure transit Declaration and proof of guarantee © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2013

27. TIR: Securing and facilitating international trade Page 27 Connecting Business and Customs to facilitate and secure international trade TIR-EPD TIR-EPD Online monitoring and traceability of all TIR transport Single window for electronic TIR Pre-Declarations © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2013

28. TIR Convention and WCO SAFE   Page 28 © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2013

29. TIR Green lanes: facilitate and secure port procedures: Tanger Med experience One hour with TIR to go through the Port Page 29 © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2013

30. The TIR Convention 68 Contracting Parties Only 4 in Africa (2 operational) Page 30 © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2013

31. International Convention on the Harmonisation of Frontier Controls of Goods, 21 October 1982, and its Annex 8 (Harmonisation Convention ) Page 31 © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2013 57 Contracting Parties Only 4 in Africa

32. International Convention on the Harmonisation of Frontier Controls of Goods, 21 October 1982, and its Annex 8 (Harmonisation Convention ) 1) 1)Transfer of the Customs control procedures to the places of departure and destination (Annex 8, Art. 3.2) 2) 2)Harmonisation of the procedures and controls 3) 3)Reducing and coordination of the controls at border Single window / joint controls Page 32 © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2013

33. 4) 4)Mutual recognition of the controls: International Vehicle Weight Certificate International Convention on the Harmonisation of Frontier Controls of Goods, 21 October 1982, and its Annex 8 (Harmonisation Convention ) Page 33 © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2013 International Technical Vehicle Inspection Certificate

34. International Convention on the Harmonisation of Frontier Controls of Goods, 21 October 1982, and its Annex 8 (Harmonisation Convention ) 5) 5)Facilitation of visa procedures for professional drivers (Annex 8, Art. 2) Page 34 © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2013 6) Facilitated border crossing procedures for goods transport, in particular for urgent or fragile consignments, such as live animals or perishable foodstuffs (ATP) 7) 7)Harmonised and coordinated information to interested stakeholders

35. Traffic and Road Safety: Convention on Road Traffic, 1968 Page 35 © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2013 72 Contracting Parties Only 11 in Africa

36. Traffic and Road Safety: Convention on Road Signs and Signals, 1968 Page 36 © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2013 62 Contracting Parties Only 8 in Africa

37. Customs Convention on the Temporary Importation of Commercial Road Vehicles, 1956 Page 37 © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2013 41 Contracting Parties Only 2 in Africa

38. Customs Convention on Containers, 1972 Page 38 © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2013 38 Contracting Parties Only 5 in Africa

39. Convention on the Contract for the International Carriage of Goods by Road (CMR), 1956 Page 39 © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2013 55 Contracting Parties Only 2 in Africa

40. Agreement on the International Carriage of Perishable Foodstuffs and on the Special Equipment to be used for such Carriage (ATP), 1970 Page 40 © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2013 48 Contracting Parties Only 2 in Africa

41. Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR), 1957 Page 41 © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2013 48 Contracting Parties Only 2 in Africa

42. IRU Partner Organisations   Global partners UN, UNCTAD, UNDP, UNEP, UNMAS, UNOHRLLS, UNWTO, ILO, IMO, ITF, WCO, WHO, WTO   International Financial Institutions Asian Development Bank (ADB), African Development Bank (AFDB), Islamic Development Bank (IDB), World Bank   Regional partners AUC, AULT, BSEC, CAREC, CIS, CTC, Customs Union, ECO, EEC, EU Institutions, EurAsEC, GUAM, OAS, OIC-ICDT, OSCE, SCO, TRACECA, UfM, UNECA, UNECE, UNECLAC, UNESCAP, UNESCWA Page 42 © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2013

43. IRU Academy: Worldwide Excellence in Road Transport Training International Network of IRU Academy Accredited Training Institutes (ATIs) IRU Academy Advisory Committee World Bank United Nations Economic Commission for Europe Page 43 © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2013

44. IRU Academy Specific Objectives Sustainable Development Safety Compliance Performance Page 44 © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2013

45. What does the IRU Academy do?   Harmonisation of high quality training programmes   On-line access to expert designed training material and reference resources   Continuous quality control of vocational training   Ensure worldwide recognition of graduate vocational training achievement by the profession   Provide an anti-falsification system of any diploma/certificate issued by IRU Academy On-line   Facilitate exchange of best practices through events and seminars focused on road transport professional training Road Transport Professional Training Capacity Building Page 45 © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2013

46. IRU Academy Programmes Page 46 © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2013

47. Page 47 IRU Academy Online (AOL) Private and secure web sites for - - IRU Academy ATI promotion - - IRU Academy graduate promotion - - Real-time credential verification ATIs to access up-to-date learning material, reference information and multimedia resources through a single web access © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2013

48. We want to see this … Page 48 © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2013

49. ….instead of this by…. Page 49 © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2013

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