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Trade Facilitation in the GMS
8 th Meeting of
GMS Working Group on Agriculture25 26 October 2011
Siem Reap, Cambodia
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Action Plan: Outline1. Exchange of traffic rights2.Improved transit
3.GMS Freight Transport Association4. Strengthen Road Transport Industry
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6. Enhanced SPS Regime6. Enhanced SPS Regime7.Strengt en Tra e an Transport Faci itation 7.Strengt en Tra e an Transport Faci itation
institutionsinstitutions8.Regional Trade Logistics Strategy8.Regional Trade Logistics Strategy9. Ca acit develo ment
10. Legal/regulatory improvement and harmonization
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1. Exchange of Traffic rights
Comprehensive review and analysis of bilateral and trilateral exchanges of traffic rights
implementation of bilateral and trilateral
exc anges o tra ic rig tsSeek ex ansion of the East West Economic
Corridor (EWEC) to connect additional
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2. Improve Transit (1)
Undertake analysis of CTS on EWEC and present results for high level consultations amongst Lao, Thailand and Viet Nam officials
detailed Action Plan for effective
mp emen a on o
Prepare and document implementation details pertaining to MOUs signed between
national Customs a encies and the national transit guarantors selected (BOT, LIFFA, VATA)
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Improve Transit (2) Assist in setting up the approval process re.
ve ic es t at wi e permitte to ta e part
in the transit trade. Foster the access to cross border third
Ensure that transport regulations for
vehicle and drivers are harmonized across
the transit Corridor Train border staff of customs
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3. GMS Freight Transport Associations
To provide strong private sector voice to
artici ate in GMS trade and trans ort reforms
Represent road transport industry Disseminate info re. CBTA Promote ualit services rendered b industr Organize training for sector operators
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4. Strengthen Road Transport Industry
Focus on Laos and Cambodia where industry
is relativel weak to: Promote cooperation between traders, Chamber
transport needs
Promote Foreign
Direct
Investment
Share information amongst truckers, provide training
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5. Im rove Cross Border management and coordination
Support definition of a phased and pragmatic approach to better cross border management Phase 1
Foster reater awareness of stakeholders of the benefits of improved CBMstaff of the various border control agencies, private sector operators
Undertake mapping of all processes that involve
border control agencies to streamline, and propose process improvements that include time saving data and information exchange
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most appropriate and practical solution is o mprove or er cross ng proce ures.
SSI, SWI. Review for each proposed solution the
Legal Infrastructure
Staff training ICT implications
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Support implementation of the chosen option
Phase 2 Base on in ings o P ase 1, con irm ecision
to implement chosen pragmatic approach Define Action Plan for specified border
crossin s includin infrastructure Implement the Action Plan
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6. Enhance the SPS regime Assist in improving implementation of existing
re ulations Provide training to staff at the borders and upgrade
Strengthen national capacity to issue SPS certificates accep e y mpor ng coun r es
Improve coordination amongst agencies and customs Identify investment needs and address gaps Mobilize su ort to im lement other measures
identified and agreed in the Action Plan for improved SPS in GMS
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7. Strengthen TTF Institutions Provide support to national institutions so as
: Monitor progress with CBTA implementation Support initiatives to implement CBTA and other
trade facilitation measures Promote inter agency cooperation
TTF implementation
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8. Regional Trade Logistics Review trade logistics components
u u , u w ,
logistics service providers, producers and traders) to identify shortcomings and re are a ro ram for enhancin efficienc
of the logistics chain
monitoring mechanism
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. National and regional workshops and
implementation Will involve all agencies involved in the
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10. Legal and regulatory Improvements and Harmonization
National legislation
and
regulations
nee to e attune to t e ts Protocols and Annexes as well as other regional initiatives such as
Ali n M tr n rt n tr facilitation with ASEAN
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Updates 2011
,
SWI, SSI Transport integration agenda
cluster RETA
Customs strengthening Government of
Ja an initiative DP coordination
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For more information contact:
Pra eep Srivastava