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1. Supported by UNNExT Capacity Building Workshop on Single Window Planning and ImplementationModule 11 – Summary & Conclusions Authored byDr. Somnuk KerethoUNNExT Advisory CommitteeDirector, Institute for IT InnovationKasetsart Universitysk@ku-inova.org 14-15 December 2011Palais des Nations, Geneva

2. Summary – 1/5 • This SW Planning and Implementation Workship aims to support policy managers and stakeholders with a systematic approach to address SW implementation challenges. • The systematic approach, called SWIF (SW Implementation Framework), is recommended. • It is based on an architecture concept and its associated development methodology called SW Development Cycle* adapted to the specific context of SW.

3. Summary – 2/5 • We suggest basic architecture concepts for SW, as inspired by the architecture of physical buildings, as following • Vision and Vision Alignment • SW Vision and its development needs to align with the national development strategy (and also with the regional and/or international agenda for the long-run success). • Decomposition • Decomposing complex SW issues into smaller and easier manageable components or sub-problems. 10 Key Components are suggested in this framework. • Viewpoints • Descriptions in different detailed levels suitable for different audiences’ perspectives. • Blueprints • (Better) Descriptions in pictures or diagrams along with associated verbal/written explanations. Blueprints for the analysis of the current or ”As-Is” conditions and for proposing the future or ”To-Be” architectures are recommended to be developed.

4. Summary – 3/5 • Establishing the Vision – improving import/export procedures and documentation as a strategic mechanism for increasing national trade competitiveness • With Measurable Goals e.g. 25% better, faster and cheaper Trading Across Border within 5 years. • A map is needed to guide you to reach your vision and goals. A SW Road Map is recommended as a long-term development roadmap and also as a Reference Model for assessment(of the “as-is” conditions) & prioritization (guiding the “to-be” architecture) of the future SW development(at least initially as the high-level architecture) Potential benefits 5. Integrating the National Logistics Platform into a Regional Info-Exchange System 4. Integrated National Logistics Platform 3. Port Community System (PCS)(interconnecting with entire port community) 2. Integration with other Regulatory Bodies • Paperless CustomsDeclarationSystem time

5. Single Window Roadmapin Five Evolutionary Development Levels Potential benefits 5. Integrating the National Logistics Platform into a Regional Info-Exchange System (Cross-border SW) 4. Integrated National Logistics Platform (Integrated SW) 3. Port Community System (PCS)- interconnecting with entire port community(Port SW) 2. Integration with other RegulatoryBodies (Regulatory SW) • Paperless CustomsDeclarationSystem time Note that in many countries, Port SW or PCS (Maturity Level 3) was fully developed before Regulatory SW (Maturity Level 2).Here, we do not necessarily recommend every country to develop Levels 4 & 5 if it does not really justify the cost and benefits yet.

6. Complexity of Single Window can be handled by decomposing its challenges into smaller and more manageable sub-components. systematically decomposing these SW challenges into 10 key components There are a lot of challenges to be tackled. 1. Stakeholders’ needs and requirements Vision Many Document Requirements 2. Single Window Visionand Political Will 3. Stakeholders Collaboration e.g. APEC-Thailand,Chinese Taipei:25% better, faster, cheaper trading across border* within 5 years Complicated Trade Procedures Laws and Regulations Many Stakeholders Connectivity withinthe country Reality 6. Service Functions(ApplicationsArchitecture) 4. BusinessProcessAnalysis 7. Technical Standards and Interoperability 5. Data HarmonizationandDocuments Conflict of Interest Compliance achieving trade transaction cost and time reduction goals Many different ICT systems Governance Difficulty in trade data exchange Change Management Regional Connectivity 9. Business Models,Financial Issues and Governance 8. Legal Infrastructure 10. IT Infrastructure and IT Solutions People and Business In-Readiness Inadequacy in Technology Infrastructure Barriers in Interoperability System Development timeline From the “As-Is”conditions (architectures) of all these components Migrating to the target “To-Be” architecturesof all these 10 components * Referring to World Bank’s Index (www.doingbusiness.org)

7. SW Development Cycle Note that the above development cycles are normally conducted in several styles of iterations.For example, the whole cycle can be revisited during the feasibility study phase, and again the whole cycle during the planning phase, and during the implementation phase.

8. Summary – 4/5 • To plan & manage a SW project, a stepwise approach calledSW Project Management Process is proposed. • Inception Phase (Preliminary) – Developing a concept paper for preliminary and initial discussion • Elaboration Phase – Conducting detailed feasibility study • Planning Phase – Formulating a High-level SW master plan • Execution Phase – Executing and overseeing the project implementation plan • Feedback & Lessons-learned Phase – Collecting lessons learned and suggesting opportunities for SW improvement and extensions. * Based on an architecture standard called TOGAF-9 (The Open Group Architecture Framework).

9. SW Project Management is also a “Process” with its life -cycle . 1. Inception Phase 2. Elaboration Phase 5. Feedback Phase 3. Planning Phase 4. Execution Phase In each phase, the 10 key components and associated activities/deliverablesin the SW development cycles should be revisited and refined iteratively.

10. Summary 5/5 • National Commitment is the most critical factor for the successful implementation of a SW environment. • The SW Political Will needs to be institutionalized, i.e. transforming this policy mandate into routine management mechanisms among those stakeholders involving in the implementation and operations of SW. • Inter-agency collaboration and coordination mechanism among governments and trade is one of the most important issues to enable the success of SW implementation. The above three issues above normally determine whether the SW project will succeed or fail, and also determine how fast or how effective the SW projects will proceed and gain the acceptance.

11. Conclusions & Recommendations – 1/2 • Adopt SWIF, the SW architecture approach, to develop and manage the SW Master Plan (at the national level & the regional level). • Establish the Measurable Trade Facilitation Vision (and Single Window Vision) at the national level, and aligining with the regional level, e.g. 25% better, faster and cheaper Trading Across Border within 5 years. • Conduct detailed Business Process Analysis (based on, for example, some key export products, strategic trade partners, and/or through major ports) to identify bottlenecks, and also propose better, faster and cheaper Business Process (that is feasible by e-documents, and Single Window functions).

12. Conclusions & Recommendations – 2/2 • Prioritize the SW scope(s) for iterative implementation based upon the context, needs and the strategy of the country, e.g. • Development of e-customs declaration first, then e-cargo clearance at some major ports, etc. • Analyze and agree upon the new business process as the common understansing for the within-the country connectivity, and regional connectivity (e.g. single-stop cargo clearance at the border). • Conduct the targeted documents and the associated data simplification/hamonization based on international standards, e.g. UNLK, WCO DM 3.0, CCL, ... • Adopt international standards for technical interoperability,e.g. ebXML Message Services, UN/CEFACT XML NDR, ... • Develop your SW architecture (Business, Data, Application, Technology, ...) • Handle your change management carefully.....

13. References • Eveline van Stijn, ThayananPhuaphanthong, SomnukKeretho, Markus Pikart, WoutHofman, and Yao-Hua Tan, “Single Window Implementation Framework (SWIF),“Free University Amsterdam, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, UNECE and published as an EU-supported ITAIDE D5.0:4b deliverable. • Eveline van Stijn, ThayananPhuaphanthong, SomnukKeretho, Markus Pikart, WoutHofman, and Yao-Hua Tan, “An Implementation Framework for e-Solutions for Trade Facilitation,“ in the book “Accelerating Global Supply Chains with IT Innovation,” Springer, 2011. • ThayananPhuaphanthong, Tung Bui, and SomnukKeretho, “Harnessing Interagency Collaboration in Inter-organizational Systems Development: Lessons Learned from an E-government Project for Trade and Transport Facilitation,” International Journal of Electronic Government Research (IJEGR), Vol. 6, No. 3, July-September 2010. • “Business Process Analysis to Simplify Trade Procedures”, UNNExT-UNESCAP/UNECE publication, 2010. • SomnukKeretho, “Managers’ Guide for Single Window Planning and Implementation,” UNNExT Workshop on SW Planning and Implementation, 14-15 December 2011, Genevahttp://www.unece.org/tradewelcome/capacity-building-for-trade-facilitation/global-trade-facilitation-conference/workshop-programme.html

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15. Best Wishes on Your SW Journey and Thank You for Your Active Participation. UNNExT Capacity Building Workshop on Single Window Planning and Implementation14-15 December 2011 - Palais des Nations, Geneva