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Strengthening National and Regional Trade Facilitation Organizations in Sweden

Explore Sweden's experience with SWEPRO, the Swedish Trade Procedures Council, and its mandate to promote simplification and efficiency in international trade procedures. Learn about SWEPRO's purpose, objectives, activities, and challenges, and discover the main opportunities and future plans for facilitating trade in Sweden.

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Strengthening National and Regional Trade Facilitation Organizations in Sweden

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  1. UNCTAD/UNECE WORKSHOP Strengthening National and Regional Trade Facilitation Organizations Geneva 31 October – 1 November Country’s experience: SWEDEN

  2. 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

  3. 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”

  4. 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

  5. Main activities of SWEPRO’s Secretariat • Coordination and promotion • Analyses and recommendations • Participation in the international work • Technical assistance

  6. How do you determine your priorities? • By consensus • Business plan

  7. How is the organization financed? Secretariatbudget from National Board of Trade Council members each organization

  8. Main opportunities for facilitating trade in your country • TF high priority for Sweden • Change of mind set • From control to service • From transaction to system • Partnership and trust • International attention

  9. Main challenges to implementing trade facilitation in your country • Globalization • Membership in the EU • Facilitation climate in other countries

  10. What are the main challenges in your work? • To keep TF “alive” in the trade agenda • Facilitation vs. security • Reduce complexity of business procedures

  11. Plans for the future • How to balance security and TF? • Harmonization and simplification • Promote TF, build capacity • WTO negotiations

  12. THANK YOU! Contact for further information: Sonia Albarello Head of Secretariat sonia.albarello@kommers.se www.swepro.org

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