The OECD Indicators on Trade Facilitation: What is the

Impact of TF Measures on Trade Flows and Trade Costs ?

WTO WORKSHOP ON RECENT ANALYSES OF THE DOHA ROUNDGeneva, 2 November 2010

OECD measurements of trade facilitation costs and

benefitsA quantitative assessment of the benefits of

trade facilitation, focussing on the distribution of gains among groups of countries

An analysis of the costs of introducing and implementing TF measures, seeking to understand “the cost implications of proposed measures” in the future agreement

Trade facilitation indicators, focussing on the impact of specific TF measures included in the draft agreement

TF indicators - a close connection to the WTO

negotiations

Following the structure of the Draft Consolidated Negotiating Text;

Aiming to provide a basis for prioritizing trade facilitation actions by governments

Helping mobilise technical assistance by donors in a targeted way.

Eleven Families of measures (plus one)

1.Information availability2.Involvement of the trade community3.Advance rulings4.Appeal procedures5.Fees and charges6.Formalities – Documents7.Formalities – Automation8.Formalities – Procedures9.Internal Cooperation 10.External Cooperation 11.Consularization12.Governance and Impartiality*

Expanding coverage

• Currently including the 30 “old” OECD countries and Hong Kong, China

• Seeking to expand to recently acceded OECD countries, OECD’s “Enhanced Engagement” partners and any other country interested in participating, on a voluntary basis.

• Database and methodology adapted to developing country concerns

Relative impact on trade flows

Total Economy

Contribution to the reduction of costs

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Comparison to other variables

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Welfare effects of trade facilitation (million USD and per cent of

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Thank you

OECD Trade Policy Studies

Overcoming Border Bottlenecks THE COSTS AND BENEFITS OF TRADE FACILITATION

www.oecd.org/trade/facilitation

evdokia.moise@oecd.org