1

UNNExT Workshops on Trade Facilitation

Almaty Kazakhstan

4-6 May 2015

UNNExT Workshop on Trade Facilitation and Paperless Systems for

Agrifood Products

Rules for cross border trade The WTO Trade Facilitation

Agreement

Almaty May 2015

2

In this presentation

3

The WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement

What is the TFA and how did we get there

A brief look into the provisions

Adoption and implementation

UNECE and ESCAP support for implementation

UNECE Who we are and what we do

4

United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) North America Europe Central Asia Western Asia and Caucasus

Focal point in the UN system to develop standards and best practice for trade facilitation

The United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and electronic Business (UNCEFACT) develops policy recommendations standards guidelines

Simplified and harmonized trade documents processes and information flows throughout the supply chain

UNECErsquos Standards and Capacity Building

5

Policy Recs

Standards

Guides Case Studies Capacity Building

Ca

pa

city

Bu

ildin

g amp

Te

ch

nic

al a

ssis

tance

Rules for cross border trade The WTO Trade Facilitation

Agreement

Almaty May 2015

2

In this presentation

3

The WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement

What is the TFA and how did we get there

A brief look into the provisions

Adoption and implementation

UNECE and ESCAP support for implementation

UNECE Who we are and what we do

4

United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) North America Europe Central Asia Western Asia and Caucasus

Focal point in the UN system to develop standards and best practice for trade facilitation

The United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and electronic Business (UNCEFACT) develops policy recommendations standards guidelines

Simplified and harmonized trade documents processes and information flows throughout the supply chain

UNECErsquos Standards and Capacity Building

5

Policy Recs

Standards

Guides Case Studies Capacity Building

Ca

pa

city

Bu

ildin

g amp

Te

ch

nic

al a

ssis

tance

In this presentation

3

The WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement

What is the TFA and how did we get there

A brief look into the provisions

Adoption and implementation

UNECE and ESCAP support for implementation

UNECE Who we are and what we do

4

United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) North America Europe Central Asia Western Asia and Caucasus

Focal point in the UN system to develop standards and best practice for trade facilitation

The United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and electronic Business (UNCEFACT) develops policy recommendations standards guidelines

Simplified and harmonized trade documents processes and information flows throughout the supply chain

UNECErsquos Standards and Capacity Building

5

Policy Recs

Standards

Guides Case Studies Capacity Building

Ca

pa

city

Bu

ildin

g amp

Te

ch

nic

al a

ssis

tance

UNECE Who we are and what we do

4

United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) North America Europe Central Asia Western Asia and Caucasus

Focal point in the UN system to develop standards and best practice for trade facilitation

The United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and electronic Business (UNCEFACT) develops policy recommendations standards guidelines

Simplified and harmonized trade documents processes and information flows throughout the supply chain

UNECErsquos Standards and Capacity Building

5

Policy Recs

Standards

Guides Case Studies Capacity Building

Ca

pa

city

Bu

ildin

g amp

Te

ch

nic

al a

ssis

tance

UNECErsquos Standards and Capacity Building

5

Policy Recs

Standards

Guides Case Studies Capacity Building

Ca

pa

city

Bu

ildin

g amp

Te

ch

nic

al a

ssis

tance

WTO TFA A long and winding road

1996 Singapore issues include Trade Faciltation

2001 Negotiations on the Doha round start

2004 July Package Agreement to clarify and improve Article V

(Freedom of Transit) Article VIII (Fees and Formalities connected

with Importation and Exportation) and Article X (Publication and

Administration of Trade Regulations) of GATT 1994 + SDT and

customs cooperation

December 2013 Bali Package Consensus to

Conclude the negotiation on the agreement (ie accept the

negation text) subject to final (legal) clean-up

Establish a ldquoPreparatory Committee for Trade Facilitationrdquo that

will supervise the coming into force and the implementation of

the agreement

Open the protocol for acceptance by July 2014

6

Coming into force The Protocol of Amendement

7

In November 2014 the General Council adopted the Protocol of

Amendment to insert the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement into

Annex 1A of the WTO Agreement

The TFA enters into force if 23 of the members have accepted the

protocol (108 out of 160)

No cut-off date

Relationship between TFA and GATT (Art 24 of the TFA)

Articel V VIII and X of GATT still hold

TFA will not diminish any obligations of GATT

TFA does not diminish rights and obligations under SPS and TBT

Agreements

Structure of the TFA

8

The GATT Article V VIII and X will continue to hold in full force

In case of conflict between GATT V VIII and X the TFA would prevail (lex specialis derogat

legi generali)

TFA Three levels of obligations

Binding Obligations laquoShallraquo

Art 232 Each Member shall establish andor maintain a national committee on

trade facilitation

Best endavour laquoEncouragedshall endeavourraquo

Art 41 Members shall endeavour to establish or maintain a single window

Combination ldquoshall to the extend possiblepracticablerdquo

Art 21 Each Member shall to the extent practicable and in a manner consistent

with its domestic law [ ] provide opportunities [ ] to traders [ ] to comment on [ ]

amendment of laws

9

Article 10 The laquoSingle Windowraquo article

10

Article10 Formalities connected with importation and exportation and

transit

Single Window in the WTO TF Agreement

Art 104 Single Window

41 Members shall endeavour to establish or maintain a single window

enabling traders to submit documentation andor data requirements for

importation exportation or transit of goods through a single entry point

to the participating authorities or agencies

hellip

11

Single Window in the WTO TF Agreement

Art 104 Single Window

41

42

43 Members shall notify to the Committee the details of operation of

the single window

44 Members shall to the extent possible and practical use information

technology to support the single window

12

Special and Differential Treatment for (L)DCs

14

All member countries have to implement all provisions of the TFA

(L)DCs have more time to implement the provisions and can link

implementation to provision of Technical Assistance amp Capacity

Building (TACB)

For each article of the Agreement the (L)DC shall define a category on

when the country will meet the obligation

Category A Obligations met on entry into force of the agreement

Category B X years after entry into force

Category C X years after entry into force and on the condition that

TACB is provided to the country

Countries need to notify the Committee on Cat A their time plan for Cat

B and their need for TACB for Cat C

Economic Benefits

17

OECD estimates benefits to UNECE region from full

implementation of the WTO TFA at 132 of total trade

costs

Globally a 1 reduction in total trade costs results in

welfare gain of USD 40 billion (OECD)

Some estimates of total benefits of WTO TFA of up to

USD1 Trillion and creation of 20 million jobs (90 of which

in developing countries)

18

Economic benefits for developing countries

Potential USD 3 billion pa saving for the 14 LDCs in the Asia Pacific region

Which measures are the hardest to implement

Strategic Approach to TFA

20

Some countries are already taking the

opportunity of the political will associated with

the WTO TFA hellip

hellip to make trade facilitation a core

component of nationalregional trade and

economic development strategy

The implementation of this agreement is

already staring in many countries around the

world

The TFA enters into force when 108 members have accepted the

protocol

no time limit

5 countries have already accepted the protocol Singapore USA

Hong Kong ( China) Mauritius and Botswana

55 countries have sumbmitted their category A notifications (inlcuding

Mongolia Tajikistan Kyrgyz Republic)

TFA entry into force

21 State March 2015

Regional Breakdown of Notifications

22

State April 2015

How can UNECE support member countries

UNECE

Policy Recs

UNCEFACT

UNECE

Standards

UNCEFACT

UNECE UNNExT

Guidelines Briefs Case

Studies

Outre

ach a

nd S

upport

Coming into force The Protocol of Amendement

7

In November 2014 the General Council adopted the Protocol of

Amendment to insert the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement into

Annex 1A of the WTO Agreement

The TFA enters into force if 23 of the members have accepted the

protocol (108 out of 160)

No cut-off date

Relationship between TFA and GATT (Art 24 of the TFA)

Articel V VIII and X of GATT still hold

TFA will not diminish any obligations of GATT

TFA does not diminish rights and obligations under SPS and TBT

Agreements

Structure of the TFA

8

The GATT Article V VIII and X will continue to hold in full force

In case of conflict between GATT V VIII and X the TFA would prevail (lex specialis derogat

legi generali)

TFA Three levels of obligations

Binding Obligations laquoShallraquo

Art 232 Each Member shall establish andor maintain a national committee on

trade facilitation

Best endavour laquoEncouragedshall endeavourraquo

Art 41 Members shall endeavour to establish or maintain a single window

Combination ldquoshall to the extend possiblepracticablerdquo

Art 21 Each Member shall to the extent practicable and in a manner consistent

with its domestic law [ ] provide opportunities [ ] to traders [ ] to comment on [ ]

amendment of laws

9

Article 10 The laquoSingle Windowraquo article

10

Article10 Formalities connected with importation and exportation and

transit

Single Window in the WTO TF Agreement

Art 104 Single Window

41 Members shall endeavour to establish or maintain a single window

enabling traders to submit documentation andor data requirements for

importation exportation or transit of goods through a single entry point

to the participating authorities or agencies

hellip

11

Single Window in the WTO TF Agreement

Art 104 Single Window

41

42

43 Members shall notify to the Committee the details of operation of

the single window

44 Members shall to the extent possible and practical use information

technology to support the single window

12

Special and Differential Treatment for (L)DCs

14

All member countries have to implement all provisions of the TFA

(L)DCs have more time to implement the provisions and can link

implementation to provision of Technical Assistance amp Capacity

Building (TACB)

For each article of the Agreement the (L)DC shall define a category on

when the country will meet the obligation

Category A Obligations met on entry into force of the agreement

Category B X years after entry into force

Category C X years after entry into force and on the condition that

TACB is provided to the country

Countries need to notify the Committee on Cat A their time plan for Cat

B and their need for TACB for Cat C

Economic Benefits

17

OECD estimates benefits to UNECE region from full

implementation of the WTO TFA at 132 of total trade

costs

Globally a 1 reduction in total trade costs results in

welfare gain of USD 40 billion (OECD)

Some estimates of total benefits of WTO TFA of up to

USD1 Trillion and creation of 20 million jobs (90 of which

in developing countries)

18

Economic benefits for developing countries

Potential USD 3 billion pa saving for the 14 LDCs in the Asia Pacific region

Which measures are the hardest to implement

Strategic Approach to TFA

20

Some countries are already taking the

opportunity of the political will associated with

the WTO TFA hellip

hellip to make trade facilitation a core

component of nationalregional trade and

economic development strategy

The implementation of this agreement is

already staring in many countries around the

world

The TFA enters into force when 108 members have accepted the

protocol

no time limit

5 countries have already accepted the protocol Singapore USA

Hong Kong ( China) Mauritius and Botswana

55 countries have sumbmitted their category A notifications (inlcuding

Mongolia Tajikistan Kyrgyz Republic)

TFA entry into force

21 State March 2015

Regional Breakdown of Notifications

22

State April 2015

How can UNECE support member countries

UNECE

Policy Recs

UNCEFACT

UNECE

Standards

UNCEFACT

UNECE UNNExT

Guidelines Briefs Case

Studies

Outre

ach a

nd S

upport

Structure of the TFA

8

The GATT Article V VIII and X will continue to hold in full force

In case of conflict between GATT V VIII and X the TFA would prevail (lex specialis derogat

legi generali)

TFA Three levels of obligations

Binding Obligations laquoShallraquo

Art 232 Each Member shall establish andor maintain a national committee on

trade facilitation

Best endavour laquoEncouragedshall endeavourraquo

Art 41 Members shall endeavour to establish or maintain a single window

Combination ldquoshall to the extend possiblepracticablerdquo

Art 21 Each Member shall to the extent practicable and in a manner consistent

with its domestic law [ ] provide opportunities [ ] to traders [ ] to comment on [ ]

amendment of laws

9

Article 10 The laquoSingle Windowraquo article

10

Article10 Formalities connected with importation and exportation and

transit

Single Window in the WTO TF Agreement

Art 104 Single Window

41 Members shall endeavour to establish or maintain a single window

enabling traders to submit documentation andor data requirements for

importation exportation or transit of goods through a single entry point

to the participating authorities or agencies

hellip

11

Single Window in the WTO TF Agreement

Art 104 Single Window

41

42

43 Members shall notify to the Committee the details of operation of

the single window

44 Members shall to the extent possible and practical use information

technology to support the single window

12

Special and Differential Treatment for (L)DCs

14

All member countries have to implement all provisions of the TFA

(L)DCs have more time to implement the provisions and can link

implementation to provision of Technical Assistance amp Capacity

Building (TACB)

For each article of the Agreement the (L)DC shall define a category on

when the country will meet the obligation

Category A Obligations met on entry into force of the agreement

Category B X years after entry into force

Category C X years after entry into force and on the condition that

TACB is provided to the country

Countries need to notify the Committee on Cat A their time plan for Cat

B and their need for TACB for Cat C

Economic Benefits

17

OECD estimates benefits to UNECE region from full

implementation of the WTO TFA at 132 of total trade

costs

Globally a 1 reduction in total trade costs results in

welfare gain of USD 40 billion (OECD)

Some estimates of total benefits of WTO TFA of up to

USD1 Trillion and creation of 20 million jobs (90 of which

in developing countries)

18

Economic benefits for developing countries

Potential USD 3 billion pa saving for the 14 LDCs in the Asia Pacific region

Which measures are the hardest to implement

Strategic Approach to TFA

20

Some countries are already taking the

opportunity of the political will associated with

the WTO TFA hellip

hellip to make trade facilitation a core

component of nationalregional trade and

economic development strategy

The implementation of this agreement is

already staring in many countries around the

world

The TFA enters into force when 108 members have accepted the

protocol

no time limit

5 countries have already accepted the protocol Singapore USA

Hong Kong ( China) Mauritius and Botswana

55 countries have sumbmitted their category A notifications (inlcuding

Mongolia Tajikistan Kyrgyz Republic)

TFA entry into force

21 State March 2015

Regional Breakdown of Notifications

22

State April 2015

How can UNECE support member countries

UNECE

Policy Recs

UNCEFACT

UNECE

Standards

UNCEFACT

UNECE UNNExT

Guidelines Briefs Case

Studies

Outre

ach a

nd S

upport

TFA Three levels of obligations

Binding Obligations laquoShallraquo

Art 232 Each Member shall establish andor maintain a national committee on

trade facilitation

Best endavour laquoEncouragedshall endeavourraquo

Art 41 Members shall endeavour to establish or maintain a single window

Combination ldquoshall to the extend possiblepracticablerdquo

Art 21 Each Member shall to the extent practicable and in a manner consistent

with its domestic law [ ] provide opportunities [ ] to traders [ ] to comment on [ ]

amendment of laws

9

Article 10 The laquoSingle Windowraquo article

10

Article10 Formalities connected with importation and exportation and

transit

Single Window in the WTO TF Agreement

Art 104 Single Window

41 Members shall endeavour to establish or maintain a single window

enabling traders to submit documentation andor data requirements for

importation exportation or transit of goods through a single entry point

to the participating authorities or agencies

hellip

11

Single Window in the WTO TF Agreement

Art 104 Single Window

41

42

43 Members shall notify to the Committee the details of operation of

the single window

44 Members shall to the extent possible and practical use information

technology to support the single window

12

Special and Differential Treatment for (L)DCs

14

All member countries have to implement all provisions of the TFA

(L)DCs have more time to implement the provisions and can link

implementation to provision of Technical Assistance amp Capacity

Building (TACB)

For each article of the Agreement the (L)DC shall define a category on

when the country will meet the obligation

Category A Obligations met on entry into force of the agreement

Category B X years after entry into force

Category C X years after entry into force and on the condition that

TACB is provided to the country

Countries need to notify the Committee on Cat A their time plan for Cat

B and their need for TACB for Cat C

Economic Benefits

17

OECD estimates benefits to UNECE region from full

implementation of the WTO TFA at 132 of total trade

costs

Globally a 1 reduction in total trade costs results in

welfare gain of USD 40 billion (OECD)

Some estimates of total benefits of WTO TFA of up to

USD1 Trillion and creation of 20 million jobs (90 of which

in developing countries)

18

Economic benefits for developing countries

Potential USD 3 billion pa saving for the 14 LDCs in the Asia Pacific region

Which measures are the hardest to implement

Strategic Approach to TFA

20

Some countries are already taking the

opportunity of the political will associated with

the WTO TFA hellip

hellip to make trade facilitation a core

component of nationalregional trade and

economic development strategy

The implementation of this agreement is

already staring in many countries around the

world

The TFA enters into force when 108 members have accepted the

protocol

no time limit

5 countries have already accepted the protocol Singapore USA

Hong Kong ( China) Mauritius and Botswana

55 countries have sumbmitted their category A notifications (inlcuding

Mongolia Tajikistan Kyrgyz Republic)

TFA entry into force

21 State March 2015

Regional Breakdown of Notifications

22

State April 2015

How can UNECE support member countries

UNECE

Policy Recs

UNCEFACT

UNECE

Standards

UNCEFACT

UNECE UNNExT

Guidelines Briefs Case

Studies

Outre

ach a

nd S

upport

Article 10 The laquoSingle Windowraquo article

10

Article10 Formalities connected with importation and exportation and

transit

Single Window in the WTO TF Agreement

Art 104 Single Window

41 Members shall endeavour to establish or maintain a single window

enabling traders to submit documentation andor data requirements for

importation exportation or transit of goods through a single entry point

to the participating authorities or agencies

hellip

11

Single Window in the WTO TF Agreement

Art 104 Single Window

41

42

43 Members shall notify to the Committee the details of operation of

the single window

44 Members shall to the extent possible and practical use information

technology to support the single window

12

Special and Differential Treatment for (L)DCs

14

All member countries have to implement all provisions of the TFA

(L)DCs have more time to implement the provisions and can link

implementation to provision of Technical Assistance amp Capacity

Building (TACB)

For each article of the Agreement the (L)DC shall define a category on

when the country will meet the obligation

Category A Obligations met on entry into force of the agreement

Category B X years after entry into force

Category C X years after entry into force and on the condition that

TACB is provided to the country

Countries need to notify the Committee on Cat A their time plan for Cat

B and their need for TACB for Cat C

Economic Benefits

17

OECD estimates benefits to UNECE region from full

implementation of the WTO TFA at 132 of total trade

costs

Globally a 1 reduction in total trade costs results in

welfare gain of USD 40 billion (OECD)

Some estimates of total benefits of WTO TFA of up to

USD1 Trillion and creation of 20 million jobs (90 of which

in developing countries)

18

Economic benefits for developing countries

Potential USD 3 billion pa saving for the 14 LDCs in the Asia Pacific region

Which measures are the hardest to implement

Strategic Approach to TFA

20

Some countries are already taking the

opportunity of the political will associated with

the WTO TFA hellip

hellip to make trade facilitation a core

component of nationalregional trade and

economic development strategy

The implementation of this agreement is

already staring in many countries around the

world

The TFA enters into force when 108 members have accepted the

protocol

no time limit

5 countries have already accepted the protocol Singapore USA

Hong Kong ( China) Mauritius and Botswana

55 countries have sumbmitted their category A notifications (inlcuding

Mongolia Tajikistan Kyrgyz Republic)

TFA entry into force

21 State March 2015

Regional Breakdown of Notifications

22

State April 2015

How can UNECE support member countries

UNECE

Policy Recs

UNCEFACT

UNECE

Standards

UNCEFACT

UNECE UNNExT

Guidelines Briefs Case

Studies

Outre

ach a

nd S

upport

Single Window in the WTO TF Agreement

Art 104 Single Window

41 Members shall endeavour to establish or maintain a single window

enabling traders to submit documentation andor data requirements for

importation exportation or transit of goods through a single entry point

to the participating authorities or agencies

hellip

11

Single Window in the WTO TF Agreement

Art 104 Single Window

41

42

43 Members shall notify to the Committee the details of operation of

the single window

44 Members shall to the extent possible and practical use information

technology to support the single window

12

Special and Differential Treatment for (L)DCs

14

All member countries have to implement all provisions of the TFA

(L)DCs have more time to implement the provisions and can link

implementation to provision of Technical Assistance amp Capacity

Building (TACB)

For each article of the Agreement the (L)DC shall define a category on

when the country will meet the obligation

Category A Obligations met on entry into force of the agreement

Category B X years after entry into force

Category C X years after entry into force and on the condition that

TACB is provided to the country

Countries need to notify the Committee on Cat A their time plan for Cat

B and their need for TACB for Cat C

Economic Benefits

17

OECD estimates benefits to UNECE region from full

implementation of the WTO TFA at 132 of total trade

costs

Globally a 1 reduction in total trade costs results in

welfare gain of USD 40 billion (OECD)

Some estimates of total benefits of WTO TFA of up to

USD1 Trillion and creation of 20 million jobs (90 of which

in developing countries)

18

Economic benefits for developing countries

Potential USD 3 billion pa saving for the 14 LDCs in the Asia Pacific region

Which measures are the hardest to implement

Strategic Approach to TFA

20

Some countries are already taking the

opportunity of the political will associated with

the WTO TFA hellip

hellip to make trade facilitation a core

component of nationalregional trade and

economic development strategy

The implementation of this agreement is

already staring in many countries around the

world

The TFA enters into force when 108 members have accepted the

protocol

no time limit

5 countries have already accepted the protocol Singapore USA

Hong Kong ( China) Mauritius and Botswana

55 countries have sumbmitted their category A notifications (inlcuding

Mongolia Tajikistan Kyrgyz Republic)

TFA entry into force

21 State March 2015

Regional Breakdown of Notifications

22

State April 2015

How can UNECE support member countries

UNECE

Policy Recs

UNCEFACT

UNECE

Standards

UNCEFACT

UNECE UNNExT

Guidelines Briefs Case

Studies

Outre

ach a

nd S

upport

Single Window in the WTO TF Agreement

Art 104 Single Window

41

42

43 Members shall notify to the Committee the details of operation of

the single window

44 Members shall to the extent possible and practical use information

technology to support the single window

12

Special and Differential Treatment for (L)DCs

14

All member countries have to implement all provisions of the TFA

(L)DCs have more time to implement the provisions and can link

implementation to provision of Technical Assistance amp Capacity

Building (TACB)

For each article of the Agreement the (L)DC shall define a category on

when the country will meet the obligation

Category A Obligations met on entry into force of the agreement

Category B X years after entry into force

Category C X years after entry into force and on the condition that

TACB is provided to the country

Countries need to notify the Committee on Cat A their time plan for Cat

B and their need for TACB for Cat C

Economic Benefits

17

OECD estimates benefits to UNECE region from full

implementation of the WTO TFA at 132 of total trade

costs

Globally a 1 reduction in total trade costs results in

welfare gain of USD 40 billion (OECD)

Some estimates of total benefits of WTO TFA of up to

USD1 Trillion and creation of 20 million jobs (90 of which

in developing countries)

18

Economic benefits for developing countries

Potential USD 3 billion pa saving for the 14 LDCs in the Asia Pacific region

Which measures are the hardest to implement

Strategic Approach to TFA

20

Some countries are already taking the

opportunity of the political will associated with

the WTO TFA hellip

hellip to make trade facilitation a core

component of nationalregional trade and

economic development strategy

The implementation of this agreement is

already staring in many countries around the

world

The TFA enters into force when 108 members have accepted the

protocol

no time limit

5 countries have already accepted the protocol Singapore USA

Hong Kong ( China) Mauritius and Botswana

55 countries have sumbmitted their category A notifications (inlcuding

Mongolia Tajikistan Kyrgyz Republic)

TFA entry into force

21 State March 2015

Regional Breakdown of Notifications

22

State April 2015

How can UNECE support member countries

UNECE

Policy Recs

UNCEFACT

UNECE

Standards

UNCEFACT

UNECE UNNExT

Guidelines Briefs Case

Studies

Outre

ach a

nd S

upport

Special and Differential Treatment for (L)DCs

14

All member countries have to implement all provisions of the TFA

(L)DCs have more time to implement the provisions and can link

implementation to provision of Technical Assistance amp Capacity

Building (TACB)

For each article of the Agreement the (L)DC shall define a category on

when the country will meet the obligation

Category A Obligations met on entry into force of the agreement

Category B X years after entry into force

Category C X years after entry into force and on the condition that

TACB is provided to the country

Countries need to notify the Committee on Cat A their time plan for Cat

B and their need for TACB for Cat C

Economic Benefits

17

OECD estimates benefits to UNECE region from full

implementation of the WTO TFA at 132 of total trade

costs

Globally a 1 reduction in total trade costs results in

welfare gain of USD 40 billion (OECD)

Some estimates of total benefits of WTO TFA of up to

USD1 Trillion and creation of 20 million jobs (90 of which

in developing countries)

18

Economic benefits for developing countries

Potential USD 3 billion pa saving for the 14 LDCs in the Asia Pacific region

Which measures are the hardest to implement

Strategic Approach to TFA

20

Some countries are already taking the

opportunity of the political will associated with

the WTO TFA hellip

hellip to make trade facilitation a core

component of nationalregional trade and

economic development strategy

The implementation of this agreement is

already staring in many countries around the

world

The TFA enters into force when 108 members have accepted the

protocol

no time limit

5 countries have already accepted the protocol Singapore USA

Hong Kong ( China) Mauritius and Botswana

55 countries have sumbmitted their category A notifications (inlcuding

Mongolia Tajikistan Kyrgyz Republic)

TFA entry into force

21 State March 2015

Regional Breakdown of Notifications

22

State April 2015

How can UNECE support member countries

UNECE

Policy Recs

UNCEFACT

UNECE

Standards

UNCEFACT

UNECE UNNExT

Guidelines Briefs Case

Studies

Outre

ach a

nd S

upport

Economic Benefits

17

OECD estimates benefits to UNECE region from full

implementation of the WTO TFA at 132 of total trade

costs

Globally a 1 reduction in total trade costs results in

welfare gain of USD 40 billion (OECD)

Some estimates of total benefits of WTO TFA of up to

USD1 Trillion and creation of 20 million jobs (90 of which

in developing countries)

18

Economic benefits for developing countries

Potential USD 3 billion pa saving for the 14 LDCs in the Asia Pacific region

Which measures are the hardest to implement

Strategic Approach to TFA

20

Some countries are already taking the

opportunity of the political will associated with

the WTO TFA hellip

hellip to make trade facilitation a core

component of nationalregional trade and

economic development strategy

The implementation of this agreement is

already staring in many countries around the

world

The TFA enters into force when 108 members have accepted the

protocol

no time limit

5 countries have already accepted the protocol Singapore USA

Hong Kong ( China) Mauritius and Botswana

55 countries have sumbmitted their category A notifications (inlcuding

Mongolia Tajikistan Kyrgyz Republic)

TFA entry into force

21 State March 2015

Regional Breakdown of Notifications

22

State April 2015

How can UNECE support member countries

UNECE

Policy Recs

UNCEFACT

UNECE

Standards

UNCEFACT

UNECE UNNExT

Guidelines Briefs Case

Studies

Outre

ach a

nd S

upport

18

Economic benefits for developing countries

Potential USD 3 billion pa saving for the 14 LDCs in the Asia Pacific region

Which measures are the hardest to implement

Strategic Approach to TFA

20

Some countries are already taking the

opportunity of the political will associated with

the WTO TFA hellip

hellip to make trade facilitation a core

component of nationalregional trade and

economic development strategy

The implementation of this agreement is

already staring in many countries around the

world

The TFA enters into force when 108 members have accepted the

protocol

no time limit

5 countries have already accepted the protocol Singapore USA

Hong Kong ( China) Mauritius and Botswana

55 countries have sumbmitted their category A notifications (inlcuding

Mongolia Tajikistan Kyrgyz Republic)

TFA entry into force

21 State March 2015

Regional Breakdown of Notifications

22

State April 2015

How can UNECE support member countries

UNECE

Policy Recs

UNCEFACT

UNECE

Standards

UNCEFACT

UNECE UNNExT

Guidelines Briefs Case

Studies

Outre

ach a

nd S

upport

Which measures are the hardest to implement

Strategic Approach to TFA

20

Some countries are already taking the

opportunity of the political will associated with

the WTO TFA hellip

hellip to make trade facilitation a core

component of nationalregional trade and

economic development strategy

The implementation of this agreement is

already staring in many countries around the

world

The TFA enters into force when 108 members have accepted the

protocol

no time limit

5 countries have already accepted the protocol Singapore USA

Hong Kong ( China) Mauritius and Botswana

55 countries have sumbmitted their category A notifications (inlcuding

Mongolia Tajikistan Kyrgyz Republic)

TFA entry into force

21 State March 2015

Regional Breakdown of Notifications

22

State April 2015

How can UNECE support member countries

UNECE

Policy Recs

UNCEFACT

UNECE

Standards

UNCEFACT

UNECE UNNExT

Guidelines Briefs Case

Studies

Outre

ach a

nd S

upport

Strategic Approach to TFA

20

Some countries are already taking the

opportunity of the political will associated with

the WTO TFA hellip

hellip to make trade facilitation a core

component of nationalregional trade and

economic development strategy

The implementation of this agreement is

already staring in many countries around the

world

The TFA enters into force when 108 members have accepted the

protocol

no time limit

5 countries have already accepted the protocol Singapore USA

Hong Kong ( China) Mauritius and Botswana

55 countries have sumbmitted their category A notifications (inlcuding

Mongolia Tajikistan Kyrgyz Republic)

TFA entry into force

21 State March 2015

Regional Breakdown of Notifications

22

State April 2015

How can UNECE support member countries

UNECE

Policy Recs

UNCEFACT

UNECE

Standards

UNCEFACT

UNECE UNNExT

Guidelines Briefs Case

Studies

Outre

ach a

nd S

upport

The TFA enters into force when 108 members have accepted the

protocol

no time limit

5 countries have already accepted the protocol Singapore USA

Hong Kong ( China) Mauritius and Botswana

55 countries have sumbmitted their category A notifications (inlcuding

Mongolia Tajikistan Kyrgyz Republic)

TFA entry into force

21 State March 2015

Regional Breakdown of Notifications

22

State April 2015

How can UNECE support member countries

UNECE

Policy Recs

UNCEFACT

UNECE

Standards

UNCEFACT

UNECE UNNExT

Guidelines Briefs Case

Studies

Outre

ach a

nd S

upport

Regional Breakdown of Notifications

22

State April 2015

How can UNECE support member countries

UNECE

Policy Recs

UNCEFACT

UNECE

Standards

UNCEFACT

UNECE UNNExT

Guidelines Briefs Case

Studies

Outre

ach a

nd S

upport

How can UNECE support member countries

UNECE

Policy Recs

UNCEFACT

UNECE

Standards

UNCEFACT

UNECE UNNExT

Guidelines Briefs Case

Studies

Outre

ach a

nd S

upport

UNNEXT Single Window Planning Guide

24

A Guide to plan and manage a Single Window Project

Enterprise Architecture

Structured approach to design project phases activities outcomes

Phases

Developing a vision

Masterplan

Analysis of processes

Development of electronic documents

Implementation

Review

UNNEXT Busines Process Analysis Guide

25

Systematic documentation of the Import and Export processes

Analysis of the laquoas-israquo situation

identification of bottlenecks

Development of improved laquoto-beraquo processes

UNNEXT Data Harmonization Guide

26

International standards and best practice for paperless trade

Stepwise approach

Simplification of documents

Simplification of data

Standardization

electronic documents and paperless trade

UNECE Trade Facilitation Implementation

Guide (TFIG)

27

A Guide on trade facilitation instruments tools and approaches

On-line training tool

High level overview

Links to detailled material

Content

Standards

Recommendations

TF Organizations

Implementation approaches

Country experiences

tfgiguneceorg

UNNEXT Busines Process Analysis Guide

25

Systematic documentation of the Import and Export processes

Analysis of the laquoas-israquo situation

identification of bottlenecks

Development of improved laquoto-beraquo processes

UNNEXT Data Harmonization Guide

26

International standards and best practice for paperless trade

Stepwise approach

Simplification of documents

Simplification of data

Standardization

electronic documents and paperless trade

UNECE Trade Facilitation Implementation

Guide (TFIG)

27

A Guide on trade facilitation instruments tools and approaches

On-line training tool

High level overview

Links to detailled material

Content

Standards

Recommendations

TF Organizations

Implementation approaches

Country experiences

tfgiguneceorg

UNNEXT Data Harmonization Guide

26

International standards and best practice for paperless trade

Stepwise approach

Simplification of documents

Simplification of data

Standardization

electronic documents and paperless trade

UNECE Trade Facilitation Implementation

Guide (TFIG)

27

A Guide on trade facilitation instruments tools and approaches

On-line training tool

High level overview

Links to detailled material

Content

Standards

Recommendations

TF Organizations

Implementation approaches

Country experiences

tfgiguneceorg

UNECE Trade Facilitation Implementation

Guide (TFIG)

27

A Guide on trade facilitation instruments tools and approaches

On-line training tool

High level overview

Links to detailled material

Content

Standards

Recommendations

TF Organizations

Implementation approaches

Country experiences

tfgiguneceorg

28

Thank You

Markus Pikart UNECE

MarkusPikartuneceorg