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UN/CEFACT Plenary Session, 16-17 September 2008, Geneva

UN/CEFACT Plenary Session, 16-17 September 2008, Geneva. UNESCAP’s Approach to Trade Facilitation. Dr. Ravi Ratnayake Director Trade and Investment Division UNESCAP, Thailand. ESCAP in a nutshell. One of five United Nations Regional Commissions under ECOSOC

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UN/CEFACT Plenary Session, 16-17 September 2008, Geneva

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  1. UN/CEFACT Plenary Session, 16-17 September 2008, Geneva UNESCAP’s Approach to Trade Facilitation Dr. Ravi Ratnayake Director Trade and Investment Division UNESCAP, Thailand

  2. ESCAP in a nutshell • One of five United Nations Regional Commissions under ECOSOC • 53 member stated and 9 associate members, of which: • 12 Landlocked developing (out of 31) and 14 Least-developed countries (out of 50) are in UNESCAP region • Promoting an inclusive economic and social development in Asia-Pacific • Trade and Investment: • WTO accession and negotiations • FTAs/RTAs • Trade facilitation • Investment and enterprise development

  3. SAARC

  4. Publication and Availability of Information on Trade Regulations Non-tariff Measures Trade and Customs Rules, Procedures and Formalities International Conventions, Standards & Best Practices Technical Regulations and Standards Single Inquiry Points Rules of Origin Customs Clearance Formalities and Fees Sanitary & Phytosanitary Measures Import Licenses Web-Portals Customs Valuation Domestic Regulations Preshipment Inspection Production Access to Market TRADE FACILITATION Export Credit Facilities Transport documents & formalities E-Commerce & E-Business Electronic One-stop Solutions (Single Window) Payment Services Freight Forwarders Services ESCAP’s Integrated & Comprehensive Approach to Trade Facilitation of (Fishbone Diagram) Electronic Trade Documents Foreign Exchange Measures Logistics & Port Handling Services Trade Finance Transport and Logistics ICT Applications and e-solutions TransportDivision

  5. International Standards & Technology National/ Subregional TF Policies & Strategies Implementation of TF measures at the national/ subregional level (APEC, ASEAN, SAARC, SPECA) ESCAP Global rules & standards setting organizations (WTO, WCO, UN/CEFACT, ISO) Bridging the implementation gaps…

  6. The role of ESCAP (1) Asia-Pacific Network for Efficient Trade We benefit from a regional presence We understand the regional needs & sensitivities Collaboration with regional & global partners (ECE/CEFACT, APEC, ASEAN…) Promoting regional harmonization & synchronization Providing capacity-building & experience-sharing support Developing the implementation tools We provide linkages between policy-makers & technical experts under the UN brand UN Regional Network of Experts for Paperless Trade (UN NExT) – community of knowledge & best practice (ESCAP/UNECE) Committee on Trade and Investment

  7. Mission:provide community of knowledge & practice in Asia-Pacific to empower local experts through: Peer-to-Peer support Synergy in capacity building Joint methodologies and implementation of standards Common regional approach to problem solving Sharing of experience, solutions and lessons learnt Information exchange at the regional level (web-based platform) Joint use work group solutions and tools The role of ESCAP (2) UN Network of Experts for Paperless Trade in Asia Pacific (UN NExT) Exchange of experience Regional needs Training and Tools International solutions

  8. What can ESCAP offer? • New user groups of UN/CEFACT’s solutions • Bridge between global solutions and regional implementation needs (developing implementation tools) • Technical assistance and Capacity building projects funded by UN (2004-present: three major trade facilitation projects between ESCAP & ECE funded under the UN Development Account project in Asia Pacific) • Research & analytical work to provide realistic overview of the implementation needs in the region • Expertise & neutral role of the secretariat staff

  9. How can UN/CEFACT contribute? • Technical expertise & knowledge-sharing: • Development of training tools • Participation in the awareness-raising and consensus building forums • Participation in the workshops and training activities

  10. Thank you!www.unescap.org/tid

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