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National Arrangements to Implement NTIS and Manage Aid For Trade

National Arrangements to Implement NTIS and Manage Aid For Trade. Sven Callebaut, Capacity Development Consultant Kathmandu, June 24, 2010. 4 Capacity Development Objectives. Strengthen trade negotiations Strengthen the technical capacity of domestic NTB and other supportive institutions.

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National Arrangements to Implement NTIS and Manage Aid For Trade

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  1. National Arrangements to Implement NTIS and Manage Aid For Trade Sven Callebaut, Capacity Development Consultant Kathmandu, June 24, 2010

  2. 4 Capacity Development Objectives • Strengthen trade negotiations • Strengthen the technical capacity of domestic NTB and other supportive institutions. • Strengthen export supply capacity • Strengthen GoN’s capacity to coordinate and manage Trade-Related Technical Assistance (TRTA) and Aid for Trade (AfT) and to implement NTIS.

  3. Lessons from DTIS 2004 • Limited resources to implement actions recommended under DTIS 2004. • Weak coordination and weak capacity (intergovernmental, government-private sector and government-donors) to implement reform measures. • Weak engagement in trade sector by local donors. • Ambiguous ownership for implementation of DTIS 2004 : responsible agencies not specified clearly, budgetary requirements missing, etc.

  4. NIAs… • Identify mechanisms required to enhance Country Ownership of Trade-Related Technical Assistance (TRTA) through a Trade SWAp (Sector-Wide Approach) • Identify capacity development actions for key Trade SWAp stakeholder institutions • Evaluate TA support needed to strengthen capacity of those institutions to lead the implementation of the NTIS

  5. Overcoming problems for NTIS implementation Initiatives needed at country level: • Effective functioning of institutional mechanisms (NSC, NIU, Technical Committees, FP, and DF) • Better coordination among stakeholders (Govt., Pvt. Sector, DPs) • Strengthening and development of Technical Committees in an inclusive format with NTB and DPs • Major Support to Capacity Development • Awareness-raising (including among local DPs).

  6. THE WAY FORWARD • PRIORITY #1 Commitment of the GoN to the NTIS objectives should be visible and reflected in national policies and strategies

  7. THE WAY FORWARD • PRIORITY ACTIONS #1 • Align priorities of NTIS 2010 and 3-year NDP • Incorporate GoN’s Trade Sector Priorities in Nepal Development Forum • Get NTIS 2010 approved by Council of Ministers

  8. THE WAY FORWARD • PRIORITY #2 Mechanisms for strengthened coordination and management of AfT and TRTA should be put in place in the GoN to ensure more effective mobilization of ODA resources for trade.

  9. THE WAY FORWARD • PRIORITY ACTIONS #2 • Establish effective NSC • Establish effective NIU located in MoCS with focal points in key Ministries, with staffing and procedures (procurement, M&E,…) • Establish effective NTIS Technical Committees. Provide strong linkages between NTIS Technical Committees and NBF Working Groups

  10. THE WAY FORWARD • PRIORITY #3 NTIS should be recognized by the GoN, the business sector, and DPs as the shared strategy to be used as a basis for future technical assistance support.

  11. THE WAY FORWARD • PRIORITY ACTIONS #3 • NIU and TC to identify, formulate and secure funding for TA proposals to implement NTIS 2010 after launch • Institutionalize regular consultations between MoCS and development partners • Create a dedicated web platform to communicate and monitor progress

  12. Conclusion…Success is 5% Luck and 95% Sweat…so is the AidForTrade… Thank you for your attention. Questions ? EIF Tier 1 ? Tier 1 is aimed at supporting greater in-country capacity and ownership. It provides financial resources to support the IF core functions with the following objectives: • Building the human resource capacity of the IF National Implementation Arrangements (NIAs) • Providing operational support to NIAs, including some local running costs and equipment • Preparing and/or updating of the LDCs’ Diagnostic Trade Integration Study (DTIS) • Facilitating and supporting trade mainstreaming actions By building capacity and skills through Trade Related Technical Assistance (TRTA) within NIAs, Tier 1 interventions will facilitate project formulation, appraisal and implementation of Tier 2 projects. Regional projects could be considered at the request of the LDC Governments concerned.

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