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United NationsConference On Trade and Development(UNCTAD)
United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic business (UN/CEFACT)
UNCTAD/UNECE WORKSHOP
Strengthening National and Regional Trade Strengthening National and Regional Trade Facilitation OrganizationsFacilitation Organizations
Geneva
31 October – 1 November
Country’s experience: SWEDENSWEDEN
United NationsConference On Trade and Development(UNCTAD)
United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic business (UN/CEFACT)
Type and structure of SWEPRO
Swedish Trade Procedures Council, created by government decision
6 representatives from business and 3 from public sector appointed by the government
3-years mandate
Secretariat hosted by National Board of Trade
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United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic business (UN/CEFACT)
Mandate
SWEPRO’s mandate, given by the Government, is
”to promote simplification and efficiency in international trade
procedures through active participation in the central
international forums where these matters are addressed”
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United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic business (UN/CEFACT)
Purpose and objectives
The main purpose is to provide a formal platform for discussion and exchange of information.
The objectives are:to ensure proper coordination
to participate in the international work
to identify key TF issues in Sweden and participate in policy consultations
to promote trade facilitation
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Main activities of SWEPRO’s Secretariat
Coordination and promotion
Analyses and recommendations
Participation in the international work
Technical assistance
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United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic business (UN/CEFACT)
How do you determine your priorities?
By consensus
Business plan
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United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic business (UN/CEFACT)
How is the organization financed?
Secretariat budget from National Board of Trade
Council members each organization
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United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic business (UN/CEFACT)
Main opportunities for facilitating trade in your country
TF high priority for Sweden
Change of mind setFrom control to service
From transaction to system
Partnership and trust
International attention
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United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic business (UN/CEFACT)
Main challenges to implementing trade facilitation in your country
Globalization
Membership in theEU
Facilitation climate in other countries
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United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic business (UN/CEFACT)
What are the main challenges in your work?
To keep TF “alive” in the trade agenda Facilitation vs. security Reduce complexity of business procedures
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Plans for the future
How to balance security and TF?
Harmonization and simplification
Promote TF, build capacity
WTO negotiations
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United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic business (UN/CEFACT)
THANK YOU!
Contact for further information:
Sonia AlbarelloHead of Secretariat
www.swepro.org