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WCO Working Group on the Trade Facilitation Agreement

WCO Working Group on the Trade Facilitation Agreement. WCO Knowledge Academy 7 July 2014. WCO Working Group on the TFA. Policy Commission Meeting in Dublin, 9-11 December 2013. Decisions concerning TFA : Dublin Resolution on the TFA

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WCO Working Group on the Trade Facilitation Agreement

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  1. WCO Working Group on the Trade Facilitation Agreement WCO Knowledge Academy 7 July 2014

  2. WCO Working Group on the TFA Policy Commission Meeting in Dublin, 9-11 December 2013 • Decisions concerning TFA: • Dublin Resolution on the TFA • Letter to Members to engage in the national TF committees and to make available experts to deliver technical assistance for TFA implementation • New Working Group on TFA

  3. WCO Working Group on the TFA First Meeting, 11-12 March 2014 Chairperson Ms. Gugu Treasure Dlamini (Swaziland)

  4. WCO Working Group on the TFA Terms of Reference - level of operation and reporting lines • Two levels: • Policy matters – guided by and report to Policy Commission • Technical matters – guided by and report to: • Permanent Technical Committee (substance) • Capacity Building Committee (technical assistance)

  5. WCO Working Group on the TFA Terms of Reference - membership • TFAWG is open to: • WCO Members • WCO Observers • WCO Partner Organisations • Private Sector • Other entities where deemed appropriate

  6. WCO Working Group on the TFA Terms of Reference – purpose and scope • The TFAWG is to give advice on the full range of TFA issues to: • Secretary General • Policy Commission • Permanent Technical Committee • Capacity Building Committee

  7. WCO Working Group on the TFA Terms of Reference – key deliverables • The TFAWG is expected to: • Analyse, prepare and evaluate relevant actions and measures in relation to practical aspects of meeting expectations arising from the WTO TFA. • Submit timely reports to the PC, PTC and CBC that: • provide recommendations • Describe WCO activities for technical assistance and capacity building. • Establish and maintain an annual work plan, including timelines.

  8. WCO Working Group on the TFA Terms of Reference – means of operation • The TFAWG means of operation: • Customs members elect Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for a two-year term from among its Customs members. • Outgoing Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson eligible for re-election, though rotation desirable, with Vice-Chairperson succeeding Chairperson. • Working languages English and French, proposal to use Spanish as well. • Dedicated (virtual) groups, if necessary.

  9. WCO Working Group on the TFA Terms of Reference – resources required • TFAWG meeting frequency and expected level of participation: • Normally twice a year, SG may increase frequency. • Length of sessions determined by number and complexity of agenda items. • Delegates to TFAWG should have decision-taking authority in their respective Customs administrations

  10. The WCO is ready to support the implementation of the TFA!

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