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Report

StuNedIV/TM-113

“Review and Feasibility Studies for Free Trade Agreements Engagement

in Indonesia Trade Policy”

CIS -VU / Centre for International Cooperation

SOW - VU / Centre for World Food Studies

RCH - VU / Faculty of Law

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Cover page

Participants during their visit to the European Commission, DG Trade, Brussels, 26‐01‐2016

Contents

I. Basic Data .......................................................................................................................... 3 II. Summary ........................................................................................................................... 5 III. Implementation of training activities ............................................................................... 6 IV. Analysis of results ........................................................................................................... 13 V. Conclusions and recommendations ................................................................................ 15 VI. Statements ...................................................................................................................... 17 VII. Annexes ........................................................................................................................... 18

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I. Basic Data

Title

Title Review and Feasibility Studies for Free Trade Agreements Engagement in Indonesia Trade Policy

Acronym StuNedIV/TM‐113

Requesting Organization

Name Trade Analysis and Development Agency, Ministry of Trade, Republic of Indonesia

Acronym TREDA‐MOT

Number of staff trained 18

Address Main Building Level 4, Jl. Ml Ridwan Rais No 5

Postal code 10110

Province Central Jakarta, DKI Java

Country Indonesia

Telephone +62 2123528681

Fax +62 2123528691

Website http://www.kemendag.go.id

Head TREDA Ir. Tjahya Widayanti, MSc

Gender Female

E‐mail address [email protected]

Telephone +62 21 23528680

Contact person TREDA Drs. Simon Zelotes

Gender Male

Position Secretary of TREDA


Telephone +62 21 23528681

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Providing Institution

Name VU Vrije Universiteit , Amsterdam Centre for International Cooperation Centre for World Food Studies Faculty of Law

Acronym VU

Address De Boelelaan 1105

Postal code 1081HV

City Amsterdam

Country The Netherlands

Postal code 1081 HV

Telephone +31 20 598 9090

Fax +31 20 598 9095

Website www.cis.vu.nl and www.sow.vu.nl

Contact person CIS‐VU Marise van Amersfoort

Gender Female

Position Project Manager


Telephone +31 20 598 9090 or +31 20 5986671

Sites where the training took place

MOT Ministry of Trade, Jakarta VU Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam European Commission, Brussels World Customs Organization, Brussels Port of Amsterdam Ministry of Foreign Affairs, The Hague

Starting and finishing dates of the course

9 to 13 November 2015

25 January to 12 February 2016

18 to 20 July 2016

Inception visit to TREDA‐MOT (5 days)

Training in the Netherlands (3 full weeks)

Follow‐up visit & knowledge sharing forum MOT (3 days)

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II. Summary

After selection of the VU’s letter‐of‐interest for StuNedIV/TM‐113, the selection of candidates was

done and the details of the training programme in the Netherlands were elaborated during a week‐

long consultations visit to TREDA‐MOT from 9 to 13 November, 2015. The Training Proposal was

submitted to NESO on November 17th, 2015

This report covers the implementation of the 3 weeks training conducted in the Netherlands that took

place from January 25th to February 12th, 2016 and of the subsequent 3 days visit to TREDA‐MOT of

the TMT content leader and the local consultant from July 18th to July 20th, 2016. The latter visit

included a Knowledge Sharing Forum on the second day. The audited account supports the narrative.

Evidence is presented that the TMT in the Netherlands and the follow‐up with the Knowledge Sharing

Forum was a great success. The 3 weeks in the Netherlands was hosted by the VU and provided a

varied programme to the 18 trainees, covering theory, hands‐on data analysis and reflective sessions

with ample time for discussion and application of lessons learnt in the Indonesian context. Moreover,

a two‐day study visit to Brussels gave valuable insights about how the European Union engages in FTAs

and how the World Customs Organisation facilitates trade. The success of the TMT was underlined by

the interest of high level officials from MOT. They showed their interest by attending the final day of

the training at the VU when the trainees presented the new knowledge they gained. The entire

program is documented on the Moodle project management site and Annex II provides the details of

the various components. The trainees’ evaluation in Annex III shows a high degree of satisfaction,

confirming the views of the VU that this TMT has been worthwhile and responded well to its objective

of increased competencies and research skills of the 18 trainees and, more broadly, an improved

knowledge base at MOT.

Regarding the Knowledge Sharing Forum on July 19th, 2016, it may be noted that on May 25th, 2016,

the secretary of TREDA informed NESO and VU about his inability to pay for the local cost of the forum,

due to budget cuts. Given the success of the Knowledge Sharing Forum in the previous TM‐108, and

in view of a mutual interest to discuss future collaboration, the VU offered to cover the additional

costs of the forum. This was settled in a Technical Cooperation Agreement between TREDA and VU,

signed on June 13th, 2016, see Annex IV.

The Knowledge Sharing Forum was attended by 70 staff from MOT. It gave the participants an

opportunity to refresh their knowledge, share experiences of bringing their lessons learned into

practice and exchange ideas and opportunities. The forum featured a lively discussion on Indonesia’s

engagement in Free‐Trade‐Agreements. Trainees reported and made presentations on their Tailor‐

Made Training Experience regarding FTA Feasibility Study (benefits and costs of Indonesia’s accession

to TPP) and regarding FTA Review (impact of IJEPA on Indonesia’s trade). The TMT content leader

delivered a presentation on FTAs and regionalism in South East Asia, with a particular focus on the

lessons that Indonesia might draw from the recent Brexit. In collaboration with the local expert, he

also delivered a presentation on Standard Operation Procedures for Indonesia’s engagement in FTAs.

Annex II contains the program of the forum.

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III. Implementation of training activities

The objectives of TM‐113 as defined in the Project Proposal were accomplished during the study visit to The Netherlands and follow‐up activities at TREDA‐MOT. Table 1: Project objectives and progress made in achieving them.

Upon arrival, participants received a hard binder of information including both the programme and

logistical arrangements to be used to store hand‐outs of the various presentations. The TMT

programme was quite intensive every day, including the training days at the VU, the two‐days visit to

Brussels and the visit to The Hague. A large number of experts with relevant experience have been

and involved.

Table 2: VU staff involved in TM‐113, guest lecturers and presentations during study visits

VU staff, role and names

Welcome by VU, Director International Affairs Sneyders

Logistics; coordination; contents Amersfoort, Van den Boom &

Cantrell

Lectures, see attached programme details

& Moodle documents

Van den Boom, Denters, Van

Wesenbeeck, Merbis, Senftleben,

Boonstra, Di Prima & Snelder

Development and use of Indonesia trade base Van den Boom & Quene

Workshop and hands‐on training Van den Boom, Denters, Van

Wesenbeeck & Quene

Reflections and writing and presentation skills Snelder & Van Amersfoort

Closure & Certificates Denters & Van den Boom

Long‐term objective: An improved knowledge base at TREDA‐MOT for the analysis of Indonesia’s engagement in Free Trade Agreements. Specific Objective: Increased competence, knowledge and research skills of professionals of TREDA‐MOT in understanding and using Standard Operation Procedures, methods and tools for the analysis of FTAs.

Expected Result Progress

A Exposure to international best practice in FTA review and feasibility study through site visits to various institutions and the programme at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, The Netherlands and Belgium

Achieved

B Increased knowledge and skills in FTA feasibility analysis, review and report writing Achieved

C Dissemination of the results of the TMT through knowledge‐sharing forum Achieved

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Guest Lectures, affiliation and names

University of Amsterdam UVA Jim Mathis

Centre for Research on Multinational Corporations

SOMO

Roeline Knottnerus, Katrin

McGauran, Myriam Vander Stichele

& Roos van Os

Presentations during two‐days study visit to Brussels

European Commission, DG international Trade Mark Corner & Mariella Cantagalli

World Customs Organization

Sylvie Degryse, Theo Hesselink,

Changsheng Li, Ed De Jong & Mette

Azzam

Presentations during study visit to The Hague

DG BEB Ministry of Foreign Affairs, The Hague Marc Hauwert & Henk Eggink

The details of the 15 days that the TMT in The Netherland lasted are shown in Annex II. All

presentations, the corresponding assignments and the background materials were made available

through an on‐line course management system called Moodle.

Moodle

One of the strengths of the implementation was the use of an on‐line course management system

Moodle for both project management and for the TMT itself. This had numerous advantages over

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more traditional ways of communicating and distributing information and was used deliberately to

demonstrate one of the most important curriculum innovations over the last 10 years. Prior to arrival

in the Netherlands, all participants had registered on the site and were fully informed about travel and

accommodation arrangements as well as about programme updates and schedule of activities. During

the TMT in The Netherlands, materials were added daily so that they could easily be accessed and

downloaded by participants. After completion of TM‐113, this site remains available as an archive of

materials for the MOT staff to download, adapt and use (http://www.cisvu.net/).

Highlights of the training in The Netherlands The actual training course was a mix of cutting edge theory on FTAs and practical skills on review and

feasibility studies for Indonesia’s engagement in FTAs. To support change, the daily programme

started with a peer review to highlight what was learnt during the previous day. In addition, there was

room for reflection throughout the program. During the reflective sessions, participants were

stimulated to develop a critical mind and were encouraged to apply the new competencies to

implement change.

To expose the participants to best practices, the TMT also involved study visits to Brussels and The

Hague and, finally a tour through the Port of Amsterdam. Furthermore, a database has been

developed to assess Indonesia’s imports and exports with its trading partners.

At the end of the training the participants presented their new knowledge to the VU staff and to the

high level officials from MOT who came to attend the closing day.

Visit by MOT officials on the final day of the training at the VU

In the last week of the programme, the VU was pleased to welcome officials from MOT:

1. Mr. Karyanto Suprih, Inspector General & acting Director General of Foreign Trade

2. Mrs. Sri Nastiti Budianti, Head of International Trade Cooperation Policy

3. Mr. Simon Zelotes, Secretary of the Trade Analysis and Development Agency

4. Mr. Rinaldi Agung, Trade Attache in Den Haag

The aim of the visit was to observe the progress of the training, to meet with participants and give

encouragement to the trainees, and to meet with staff from the VU University to explore possibilities

for prolonged cooperation. The officials attended the final day of the training, when the trainees

presented the knowledge they gained. Their observations helped to create and implement an action

plan for follow‐up activities. In particular, the implications of the acquired knowledge and skills during

the TMT were discussed, both for the individual and for MOT as an organization. Moreover, to help

the conversion of the TMT into educations experiences for colleagues upon return to Indonesia, the

TMT made an effort to be learner‐centred and interactive. Participants were exposed to good practice

to inspire them to help train others and become better instructors.

Follow‐up and Knowledge Sharing Forum The requesting organization TREDA‐MOT organized a Knowledge Sharing Forum on July 19th, 2016,

after concluding a Technical Cooperation Agreement between TREDA and VU. The forum was held in

view of sustainability and to disseminate lessons learnt about engagement in free trade. It was well

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attended and lively. Two trainees presented a feasibility study for Indonesia’s accession to the Trans‐

Pacific‐Partnership (2016), while another two trainees presented a review of the Indonesian‐Japan‐

Economic‐Partnership‐Agreement (2007). In consultations with TREDA‐MOT, The TMT content leader

prepared a keynote address for the forum on the topic ““FTAs and regionalism in South East Asia: Can

Indonesia draw lessons from the Brexit?” In collaboration with the local expert, he also delivered a

second presentation "Towards a stronger position in FTAs negotiation: Standard operating procedures

for Indonesia’s engagement in FTAs".

The participation in the Forum was combined with two days of consultations about the use of the

trade database tool and about prolonged partnership and collaboration between MOT and VU. The

team leader and the local experts had consultative meetings with the Inspector General of MOT and

with the Secretary of the Trade Analysis and Development Agency, both present at the last day of the

TMT, and also with the Secretary of the DG of International Trade Negotiation.

Photographic impressions The photo on the cover and those below provide an impression of the course of events during the

TMT in the Netherlands and the follow‐up Knowledge Sharing Forum and consultations in Jakarta.

Family pictures at the

European Commission and

at the World Customs

Organization

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Interactive learning during

a card game for FTA

negotiations

Classroom interaction and

developing individual

working plans

Amsterdam, 10‐02‐2016

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Morning in the port and

afternoon at the Ministry

of Foreign Affairs

Amsterdam and The

Hague, 13‐02‐2016

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Moderator and election of participants in the

Knowledge Sharing Forum Jakarta, 19‐07‐2016

Meetings with the Inspector General, the

Secretary of TREDA and the Secretary of DGITN Jakarta, 20‐07‐2016

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IV. Analysis of results

Achievement and progress towards the training objectives

As mentioned above, the TMT has responded well to its objectives. In terms of the relevant columns

of Logical framework (Annex 2 of the Training Proposal, columns 2, 3 and 4), the achievements are

listed in the table below. It may be noted that the 3 days follow‐up visit, point C.3 in the intervention

logic, is an activity that has been co‐financed by the VU in response to administrative budget reforms

at TREDA‐MOT.

Table 3: Achievements (Logical framework)

Objective Performance Indicators Achievements and Deviations

A. Exposure to international best practice in

FTA review and feasibility study through site

visits to various institutions and the

programme at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam,

The Netherlands and Belgium

A.1. Exposure to best practice at various

institutions in the Netherlands and

Belgium

A.2. Exposure to best practice during the

programme at the Vrije Universiteit

Amsterdam

18 staff takes part in a 3‐

week study visit to the

Netherlands in January –

February 2016

- A range of study visits to the selected institutions

- A range of sessions with VU and invited experts during the rest of the programme

Fully achieved

B. Increased knowledge and skills in FTA

feasibility analysis, review and report writing

B.1. Review FTA concepts

B.2. Hands on training on tools and

methods of FTA feasibility study and

review

B.3. Group work on two case studies to

produce an exemplary feasibility

study and an review report

B.4. Drafting standard operation

procedures for FTA review and

feasibility study

B.5. Improved language skills in English

B.6. Materials stored on‐line

B.7. Plan of action for activities on

return from The Netherlands

B.8 Writing for Publication

18 staff attends 3 weeks

training in the Netherlands.

- Reading materials posted on Moodle site with other course materials

- PowerPoint seminar presentations and notes

- Draft SOP

- FTA review and FTA feasibility study reports

- Moodle project

management site

- Plans of Action

- Publication on TREDA’s Magazine and TREDA’s Scientific Journal

Training materials have been posted

on the Moodle site, as well as other

course materials (Simsalabim – Trade

Data analysis tool)

Powerpoint presentations have been

shared.

The development of a draft SOP has

received attention during the TMT and

the Knowledge Sharing Forum,

however it was not yet fully clear what

exactly TREDA envisions with the SOP.

For that reason a draft SOP has not yet

been written yet.

The participants presented FTA review

and FTA feasibility study reports at the

end of the TMT and during the

Knowledge Sharing Forum.

At the end of the TMT the participants

developed action plans, supporting the

implementation of lessons learned in

TREDA after the project has ended.

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Some of TMT Participants write the

result of FTA feasibility analysis and

review that they did during the

training. Their report will publish on

TREDA’s magazine December 2016

(Warta Litbang Perdagangan Edisi

Desember 2016) and TREDA’s scientific

journal on 2017 (Buletin Ilmiah Litbang

Perdagangan Edisi Tahun 2017).

C. Dissemination of the results of the TMT

through knowledge‐sharing forum

C.1. Distance collaboration as

preparation for the forum

C.2. Forum for the wider MoT community

with key‐note addresses by Dutch

and Indonesian experts

Forum attended by MoT 70

staff with key‐note

addresses by experts within

5 months of the NL visit

The Knowledge Sharing Forum has

been attended by 70 staff and

stakeholders. Among the audience was

a representative of NESO as well as of

the Embassy of the Kingdom of the

Netherlands.

Due to budget reforms, MOT could no

longer cover the local costs for the

Knowledge Sharing Forum. VU has

made budget available to cover the

costs.

Impact over the short term and the expected impact over the long term Direct benefits by sending those staff expected to be the agents of change in TREDA‐MOT and associated departments are already noticeable. Innovative elements were introduced in the training related to legal aspects of FTAs including Investor‐State‐Dispute‐Settlement mechanisms, intellectual property rights and labour standards. Also, a new data tool for trade data analysis was developed and a negotiation game was played. This helped the MOT staff to take a broader view on the quality and coverage of their FTA Review and Feasibility reports. In the long term, additional improvements can be built in, such as a more systematic data analysis for Indonesia’s engagement in new FTAs and setting of priority area for negotiations (position papers). By the same token, impact can also be seen at the level of attitudes. For example, the mix of classroom learning, the field trips to the European Commission and the World Custom Organization and the contact with Dutch personnel has broadened the views of the participants. Also, the exposure to FTA theory and practice from various angles, ‐ economic, social, legal and political‐ learnt the participants to be put efforts and be patient to acquire analytical skills before jumping to conclusions. These lessons are brought back to MOT and shared with others at the office and in the community. Long term impact is expected through implementation of the new knowledge and skills as explained in the paragraph below. Sustainability of the training results The action plan created and discussed amongst partners during the TMT at the VU Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam shows several activities that are promising in terms of a prolonged impact of this TMT after its completion. In particular, a first Knowledge Sharing Forum was held on July 19th, 2016 (see Annex III) in which 70 staff and stakeholders participated. The forum featured a lively discussion on the presumed benefits of IJEPA (review) and of joining TPP (feasibility). Also, Indonesia’s leading role in regionalism in South East Asia was discussed especially in view of the lessons that might be learnt from the recent Brexit vote. Also, initial efforts have been made to develop SOPS for improving the quality of FTA position papers. Along with the broadening of the knowledge base mentioned above, a further development of such SOPs is expected to contribute to a better assessment of Indonesia’s engagement in FTAs.

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V. Conclusions and Recommendations

Participants’ Views

The individual evaluations in Annex III indicate that that participants did indeed find the training tailor‐

made, relevant and well planned. Overall, participants were (very) satisfied with the contents of the

training. In the evaluations it was mentioned that the nexus between economics, legal, social and

political aspects was an added value of the training. Some participants indicate that they would have

appreciated more practical training in the use of trade related models like MIRAGE and GTAP. This

expectation was acknowledged during the inception as well as during the training in the Netherlands

and it was explained that such training involves advanced technical skills and requires more time. For

example an introductory course provided by GTAP, requires a full week.

Providing Institution’s Views

Both VU and external staff were enthusiastic about this TMT. The dedication of the trainees was

impressive, at no time in the 3‐week period did their enthusiasm diminish. Not only was everyone

engaged and busy throughout their training, they also showed independence and resourcefulness

outside the formal programme and made light the VU staff responsibilities for organizing study visits

and extra‐curricular activities.

Problems

The problems with the implementation were relatively small, also because of the experience gained

during a previous TMT with participants from TREDA‐MOT. One thing that was foreseen concerned

the heterogeneity in the group. It appeared that the formation of small working groups was a good

way to deal with this. Participants functioned well in the group they were assigned to, each with its

own tasks to review a specific FTA or to make a feasibility study of an FTA.

One logistical problem that also occurred in the previous TMT (TM‐108) was due to the issuing of

allowances off‐campus through a “cash‐passport”. Though the arrangement has improved, it

appeared impossible to get the money upon arrival. Notwithstanding a small advance, the participants

had to wait 3 days. In the future this will be resolved.

Recommendations

Length of TMT and embedding TMTs in capacity building strategy of requesting organization

The format of this TMT with an inception visit, a 3‐weeks training in the Netherlands and a follow‐up visit

with a knowledge sharing forum appeared quite appropriate to address certain to pressing needs to

strengthen the institutional capacity at TREDA‐MOT. Nevertheless, because capacity building in the

requesting organization has a longer‐term character, it is recommended that TMTs are more embedded

in the overall longer‐term strategy to improve the skills and competences of staff. Due to a certain

paucity of communications on progress after completion of the TMT, continuity of efforts remains an

important limitation of short “isolated” trainings, even if they are tailor‐made. Benefits are to be

expected from a longer‐term involvement with requesting organizations with a series of TMTs,

preferably linked to one another in a joint research, international workshop, and capacity building

programme. In that regard it is encouraging that already two TMTs have been awarded to MOT (TM‐108

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and TM‐113) and a third one is requested.

Project and course management

Project and course management using Moodle was a great success and is highly commendable for future

courses. It allows all stake‐holders equal access to information and provided easy communications

through email forums.

Tickets and accommodation

Savings could be made on international tickets and it might be cost effective to reconsider the current

arrangements. Also some flexibility in the maximum eligible cost of accommodation in Jakarta seems

effective. Experience in this TMT suggests that the extra cost of a hotel in the range somewhat above

€50 can be compensated by a convenient location on walking distance of the requesting organization.

This saves time and cost of local travel while the additional service level adds to the efficiency of working

outside‐office‐hours.

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VI. Statements

The statements below indicate that the both parties; the Providing Institution and the Requesting Organisation, have approved this report. Requesting Organization

Name:

Mrs. Tjahya Widayanti, MSc

Position:

Head of TREDA, Ministry of Trade

Signature:

Date and place:

September, Jakarta

Providing Organization

Name:

Dr. Henk van den Heuvel

Position:

Director

Signature:

Date and place:

September, Amsterdam

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VII. Annexes Annex I List of Participants No

Name of Participant Gender Position Unit

1 Anggun Paramita Mahdi F Head of Section of South Asia

Directorate of Bilateral Cooperation, DG of International Trade Negotation

2 Primakrisna Trisnoputri F Staff in the Documentation an Information Division

Secretariat of TREDA

3 Aziza Rahmaniar Salam F Head of Bilateral II Sub Division

Center of International Trade Cooperation, TREDA

4 Endah Ayu Ningsih F Statistician Center of International Trade Cooperation, TREDA

5 Dian Dwi Laksani F Head of ASEAN Sub Division


6 Rizky Eka Putri F Trade Analyst Center of International Trade Cooperation, TREDA

7 Novita Sari F Head of Sub Metal Product, Machinery and Chemical Division

Directorate of Trade Security, DG of Foreign Trade

8 Rahayu Ningsih F Head of Good Market Access Sub Division


9 Silvi Mustikawati F Policy Analyst Directorate of Export Industry and Mining Product, DG of Foreign Trade

10 Sefiani Rayadiani F Researcher Candidate Center of Foreign Trade Policy, TREDA

11 Septika Tri Ardiyanti F Statistician/Researcher Center of Foreign Trade Policy, TREDA

12 Arie Mardiansyah M Researcher Center of International Trade Cooperation, TREDA

13 Steven Raja Ingot M Researcher Center of International Trade Cooperation, TREDA

14 Gabriel Malona M Trade Analyst Center of International Trade Cooperation, TREDA

15 Umar Fakhrudin M Researcher Center of Foreign Trade Policy, TREDA

16 Azis Muslim M Head of Export Market Security Sub Division

Center of Foreign Trade Policy, TREDA

17 Muhammad Fawaiq M Head of Service Market Access and New Issue Sub Division


18 Wibowo Kurniawan M Researcher Center of International Trade Cooperation, TREDA

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Annex II Programme of the training in the Netherlands and the Knowledge Sharing Forum

in Jakarta

TMT Week 1

Date Day Lectures and presentations Workshops and study visits

Experts & Trainers

Sunday January 24, 2016

Arrival

Arrival

Monday January 25, 2016

1 (WN‐KA223) 09h30‐11h00 P. Welcome P. Brief introduction of 18 participants P. Brief introduction of team of experts P: Targets, activities and outline of the TMT 11h00‐12h30 L. WTO legal framework: FTAs in the world trading system

(HG‐0B04) 12h30‐14h00 Lunch 14h00‐16h00 W: Formation of working groups W: Inventory of trade data W: Inventory of tools W: FTAs noodle bowl for Indonesia

P: Cantrell/Boom L: Mathis W:Boom/ van Wesenbeeck

Tuesday January 26, 2016

2 09h00‐12h00 S: Travel Amsterdam‐Brussels Hotel Saint Nicolas Rue Marché aux Poulets 32 1000 Bruxelles Belgium

13h00‐18h00 S: Visit to European Commission DG Trade “EU‐Indonesia trade relations” Rue de la Loi 170, Brussels

S: Boom

Wednesday January 27, 2016

3 09h00‐12h30 S: Visit to World Customs Organization “2013 WTO Trade Facility Agreement” Rue du Marché, 30 B‐1210

Bruxelles

12h30‐14h00 S: Lunch at WCO 14h00‐18h30 S: Travel Brussels‐Amsterdam

S: Boom

Programme WCO 09:00 – 09:30 Introduction to WCO (Sylvie Degryse) 09:30 – 10:00 The role of Customs in the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement (Theo Hesselink) 10:00 – 10:30 Customs Cooperation and exchange of information (Changsheng Li) 10:30 – 11:00 Coffee Break 11:00 – 11:30 The role of WCO in WTO Agreements – the Harmonized System (Ed De Jong) ‐ Introduction on Harmonized Systems and Tariff Classification. ‐ Access to the updated tariff of other countries. 11:30 – 12:00 The role of WCO in WTO Agreements – the Rules of Origin (Mette Azzam) ‐ HS Transposition and its relation to ‐ WCO Role/ Position in Free Trade Agreement. 12:00 – 12:20 Q&A

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12:20 – 12:30 Closing and Photo‐Taking

Thursday January 28, 2016

4 (WN‐KA223) 09h00‐09h15 R. Peer review 9h15‐10h30 L.1 Potential benefits, costs and risks of Indonesia’s FTAs engagement 10h45‐12h00 L.2 Trade theory and analytical tools for Indonesia’s FTAs engagement (1)

(HG‐04A36) 12h00‐13h30 Lunch 13h30‐16h30 W: Study of tools and models W: Development and use of data base

L.1 Boom L.2 van Wesenbeeck /Merbis W: Boom/Veen

Friday January 29, 2016

5 (WN‐KA223) 09h00‐09h15 R. Peer review 09h15‐10h15 W.1 Writing and presentation skills 10h30‐12h00 W.2 : Writing and presentation skills

/// & Lunch 12h00‐14h30 (WN‐C648) 14h30‐15h30 W: Reflections 15h30‐16h00 D: Round up of week 1

W: Snelder/ van Amersfoort D: Boom/ van Amersfoort

TMT Week 2

Date Day Lectures and presentations Workshops and study visits Experts & Trainers

Saturday‐Sunday January 30‐31, 2016

Free

Free

Monday February 1, 2016

6 (HG‐05A37) 09h00‐10h00 L.1 Trade theory and analytical tools for Indonesia’s FTAs engagement (2) 10h15‐11h15 L.2 Structure and key features of FTAs, with relevant examples for Indonesia 11h15‐12h00 D: Current practice review and feasibility studies at TREDA‐MOT

(HG‐05A37) 12h00‐13h30 Lunch 13h30‐16h00 W: Pending assignments from week 1 (data, tools, models) W: Understanding the structure and features

L.1: van Wesenbeeck/ Merbis L.2: Denters D: Denters/Boom W: van Wesenbeeck/ Denters

Tuesday February 2, 2016

7 (HG‐07A37) 09h00‐09h15 R. Peer review 09h15‐10h30 L.1 Merchandized trade, tarriffication, WTO 10h45‐12h00 L.2 Non‐Tariff Barriers and in FTAs

(HG‐06A37) 12h00‐13h30 Lunch 13h30‐16h00 W: Working with data and tools W: Card game negotiation skills

L.1: Merbis/ van Wesenbeeck L.2: Denters W: van Wesenbeeck/ Denters

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Wednesday February 3, 2016

8 (HG‐05A36) 09h00‐09h15 R. Peer review 09h15‐10h30 L.1 Investment and Services in FTAs: Economic benefits and risks for Indonesia 10h45‐12h00 L.2 Investment and Services in FTAS: Legal issues and Dispute Settlement

(HG‐05A36) 12h00‐13h30 Lunch 13h30‐16h00 W: Interpreting the TPP preamble W: Treaty‐making treaty‐breaking

L.1: van Wesenbeeck L.2: Denters W: van Wesenbeeck/ Denters

Thursday February 4, 2016

9 (HG‐04A36) 09h00‐09h15 R. Peer review 09h15‐10h30 L.1 FTAs and Intellectual Property Rights 10h45‐12h00 L.2 FTAs and Labor Standards

(HG‐05A37) 12h00‐13h30 Lunch 13h30‐16h00 W: Further assignments and hands‐on training W: Further assignments and hands‐on training

L.1: Senftleben L.2: Boonstra W: Boom/ Van Wesenbeeck

Friday February 5, 2016

10 (HG‐05A37) 09h00‐09h15 R. Peer review & round up of week 2 09h15‐10h15 W. 10h30‐12h00 W. Train‐the‐trainers; personal development

/// & Lunch 12h15‐14h15 (HG‐05A37) 14h30‐15h30 W: Reflections and individual action and research plans 15h30‐16h00 D: Round up of week 2

W: Heuvel/ Van Amersfoort D: Boom/ van Amersfoort

TMT Week 3

Date DayLectures and presentations Workshops and study

visits Experts & Trainers

Saturday‐Sunday February 6‐7, 2016

Free

Free

Monday February 8, 2016

11 (HG‐05A37) 09h00‐12h00 D: Assessment of progress during week 2 D: Action plans for completing outline for FTA review and feasibility studies D: Main issues in Indonesia’s existing FTAS (review) and envisaged FTAs (feasibility)

(HG‐05A37) 12h00‐13h30 Lunch 13h30‐16h00 W: Pending work on assignments (cont.) W: Developing FTA review and feasibility studies outlines W: Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs)

D: van Wesenbeeck/Boom W: Boom/ van Wesenbeeck

Tuesday February 9, 2016

12 (HG‐07A37) 09h00‐09h15 R. Peer review 09h15‐11h30 W. Elements of FTA review outline W. Elements of FTA feasibility

(HG‐04A28) 11h30‐12h30 Lunch 12h30‐14h30 D: Meeting with SOMO staff 14h45‐16h00

W: van Wesenbeeck/Boom D: Roeline Knottnerus, Katrin McGauran, Myriam Vander Stichele, Roos van Os Centre for Research on Multinational Corporations

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study outline W: Outlines (cont.) W: Standard Operation Procedures (cont.)

(SOMO)

Wednesday February 10, 2016

13 7h16 Tramstop Amstelveen Binnenhof – Tram 5 7h47 Arrival Spui (Bart and Marise will pick you up here) 08h00‐11h00 S: Boat trip through the harbor of Amsterdam 11h15 Bus from NH City Center, Spuistraat 294 to The Hague

13h00‐15h00 S: Visit to DG BEB Ministry of Foreign Affairs, The Hague

S: van Amersfoort/ Boom / Denters Mr. Marc Hauwert Mr. Henk Eggink

Thursday February 11, 2016

14 (HG‐04A36) 09h00‐09h15 R. Peer review 09h15‐12h00 D Adoption of methods and tools to conduct reviews of Indonesia’s existing FTAs D Adoption of methods and tools to conduct feasibility studies of upcoming FTAs

(WN‐P640) 12h00‐13h30 Lunch 13h30‐16h00 W: Outlines (cont.) W: Standard Operation Procedures (cont.)

D: van Wesenbeeck/Boom W: Boom/Veen

Friday February 12, 2016

15 (HG 11A36) 09h00‐11h00 P: Presentations 11h00‐11h15 Coffee/tea break 11h15‐12h15 Evaluation & Certificates

(HG 10A28) Prayer break 12h15‐14h00 14h00 – 16h00 Closing lunch and goodbye

Van Amersfoort/Boom Wesenbeeck/Denters (attended by Mr. Karyanto Suprih, Mr. Simon Zelotes, Mrs. Sri Nastiti Budianti, and Mr. Rinaldi Agung)

Saturday February 13, 2016

Departure

Departure

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TENTATIVE PROGRAMME KNOWLEDGE SHARING FORUM

“REVIEW AND FEASIBILITY STUDIES FOR FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS ENGAGEMENT IN INDONESIA TRADE POLICY”

TRADE ANALYSIS AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

ANGGREK ROOM, MINISTRY OF TRADE

TUESDAY, 19 JULY 2016

TIME ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION

09.00 – 09.30 Registration

09.30 – 09.45 (15 minutes)

Opening Remarks Tjahya Widayanti Head of TREDA

09.45 – 10.15 (30 minutes)

Brief presentation on FTA in the Netherlands and in the European Union (including the impact of Brexit)

Session 1: Bart Van Den Boom, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

10.15 – 10.45 (30 minutes)

Tailor‐Made Training Experience regarding FTA Feasibility Study

Session 2: 1. Aziza Rahmaniar Salam 2. Umar Fakhrudin

10.45 – 11.15 (30 minutes)

Tailor‐Made Training Experience regarding FTA Review

Session 3: 1. Azis Muslim 2. Gabriel Malona

11.15 – 11.45 (30 minutes)

Ideal Standard Operational Procedure for FTA Feasibility Study and Review

Session 4: 1. Bart Van Den Boom, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam 2. Wayan R. Susila Local Expert for VU Amsterdam

11.45 – 12.30 (45 minutes)

Q & A Conclusion and Closing

Moderator: Sri Nastiti Budianti Head of Center for International Trade Analysis Kasan Expert Staff of Minister of Trade for International Relation

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Appendix III Participant evaluation of the TMT

StuNed‐113 EVALUATION FORM

Respondents: 14 returns out of 18

No Name M/F

1 Anonymous

2 Endah F

3 Dian F

4 Sefiani Rayadiani F

5 Anonymous

6 Anonymous

7 Anonymous

8 Rizky Eka Putri F

9 Aziza F

10 Azis Muslim M

11 Septika Tri Ariyanti F

12 Novita Sari F

13 Muhammad Fawaiq M

14 Gabriel Malona M

Scale o

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f Assessment:

Please mark the score for each item by noting these scales below:

1 (Bad); 2 (Poor); 3 (Moderate); 4 (Good); 5 (Very Good)

I. REACTION – Your interest and assessment of this training program

THINGS TO BE

MEASURED REGARDING

SCORE

1 2 3 4 5

Feelings /

Perceptions

1. Match between the TMT and your expectations 1 11 2

2. Facilities support (accommodation, refreshments, IT, etc)

2 9 3

3. Atmosphere of the training

10 4

4. Duration of training

1 11 2

5. Training delivery methods

1 11 2

6. Knowledge and skills of trainers. Mention individual differences (if any) below

2 6 6

7. Applicability of handouts related to daily job 2 9 3

Recommendations:

The trainer’s knowledge about the practical issues should be improved.

It would be better if the training lecture also include the example or case study.

Already ok

Maybe add more references on the handouts.

More exercise during the course will help participants learn better.

II. LEARNING – Your gained knowledge, skills and attitude from this training program

THINGS TO BE

MEASURED REGARDING

SCORE

1 2 3 4 5

Skill, Knowledge &

Attitude

1. Match between the gained benefits and the training objectives

2 10 2

2. Contribution to knowledge improvement 11 3

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3. Contribution to skills improvement 1 1 10 2

4. Contribution to attitude improvement 2 11 1

5. Improvement of competence in your daily job 3 10 1

Recommendations :

Since the participants have different background studies, I think it is more effective to announce same requirements about the training to the participants in order to give some figure about the material that will be delivered on the training.

Need more negotiation knowledge and skills.

From the very beginning, I might know that this training would not cover practical knowledge like data tools (GTAP, MIRAGE). So as much as I want to learn about MIRAGE or GTAP, this training would not be able to provide in detail. One thing that I love the most about this training is learning another point of view about FTA, especially from legal perspective. It is a nice way to freshen up a bit.

Please give us more technical approach tool in economic analysis in the workshops.

III. BEHAVIOUR – Your possibility to apply the training results

THINGS TO BE

MEASURED REGARDING

SCORE

1 2 3 4 5

Transfer & Retention

1. Contribution to the changes in the work environment and behaviour

12 2

2. Applicability of the gained knowledge and skill in the daily work

1 11 2

3. Willingness to implement training results in expressing opinions and attitudes

12 2

4. Value of the training content to be disseminated 1 12 1

5. Contribution to the organization

13 1

6. Dissemination of knowledge/skills to colleagues 11 3

Recommendations :

Add some case study about Indonesia.

I think everything is going well.

IV. Which part of the programme do you consider the most relevant? Please explain:

Almost all parts are relevant, but the most important is the training gives “new ways of thinking, new insights and new ideas” to me that are related to my daily work.

Lecture about WTO, investment, services and TTP matters.

Lecture about WTO, trade facilitation, services and the most important is about the methodology

Almost all programme are relevant.

The lectures regarding issues other than data.

Lecture class and study visit.

Looking at FTA in other aspect beside economic.

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Methodologies in reviewing and doing feasibility study on FTA.

V. Do you think that the training was indeed tailor‐made to suit the needs of your organization?

It’s quite interesting about CGE and MIRAGE. It might be a good idea to elaborate more about that… maybe one day for next training.

It meets my organization needs overall. However it will be better if there is some exercise in practical methods.

It will be better if there is some exercise in practical method and how to use the MIRAGE model.

Yes, I do. In the future training or advanced training about Free Trade Agreement (FTA), it would be nice if the training includes the application of analysis tools in the implementation of case study of feasibility study and review FTA (i.e. MIRAGE, CGE/GTAP, etc). Then I expect that the training can give the example of EU impact assessment for feasibility and review study of FTA.

This training is very comprehensive, both of the lecture, workshop, discussion and also study visit. The topics was created to suit the MOT needs, but it would be better if the training include the exercise of the methodology, like GTAP and MIRAGE trial.

Yes, the training is suitable for current situation in Indonesia, especially if we could lean more on the impact assessment model, so we’re not concentrating only in the economy aspect but also the social and political aspects as well.

Yes, it is.

Yes, already match, but in quantitative methods, I need more information and tools. So if I can contact with Lia and Eric I will be really happy.

Due to the dynamic of trade policy I think the tailor‐made training is suited for our organization.

Yes, the materials are suited with Indonesian needs.

VI. What’s your overall evaluation of this training program?

Further Comments:

The training was so awesome!

Please let me have another training in Amsterdam, hahaha.

Thank you for all that you provide for us, it makes me have a new paradigm.

All is good, having good times, learn and fun.

6 8 0 0 0

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