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Public-Private Sector Cooperation in Trade Facilitation

Public-Private Sector Cooperation in Trade Facilitation. Community Networks for Trade Facilitation : An Implementer’s perspective. Raymond Wee Former Manager, Mauritius Network Services raymondwee@senyum.com Geneva, May 2002. Topics / Scope. Introduction Elements of Successful Deployment

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Public-Private Sector Cooperation in Trade Facilitation

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  1. Public-Private Sector Cooperation in Trade Facilitation Community Networks for Trade Facilitation : An Implementer’s perspective Raymond Wee Former Manager, Mauritius Network Services raymondwee@senyum.com Geneva, May 2002

  2. Topics / Scope • Introduction • Elements of Successful Deployment • 3 implementation model / approaches • Cooperation as Pre-requisite • Conclusion

  3. Introduction • Trade Community Networks Basics : • Expedite the Flow of documentation • Reduce Paperwork, Errors & Physical trips • Deals Only with the Flow of Information • Most beneficial with streamlined processes • Includes Business to Business (B2B) and Business to Government (B2G)

  4. Manual Document Submissions Redundant Work Error Prone Paper-based Time Consuming Free Zone Customs Port Operators Controlling Ag Means ... Banks Airport Shipping Ag Quarantine High Costs Duplicative Controls Unnecessary Delays Reactive Approach Freight Fwdr Warehouse Traders Takes Days or More for Declaration / Document Processing ...

  5. Electronic Document Exchanges Standards Based Streamlined Processes Shorter Turnaround The Singapore Experience (1993 Harvard Study) 20-30% increase in Productivity 30% Reduction in Costs US$ 1-2 Bn Savings Today : 20,000 Permits/day 17 mil. TEUs (2000) over 30 Control Agencies Yet, it takes.. Free Zone Customs Port Operators Controlling Ag Banks Airport XML Internet EDI Shipping Ag Quarantine Freight Fwdr Warehouse Traders Less than 1 minutes to process electronic permits ...

  6. Elements of Successful Implementation • Achieve Basic Objectives • Reduce paperwork, time and physical trips • Full implementation (100% electronic) • Minimize human intervention with automation • Flexible, proven technology platform • Deliver benefits of Real-time Info & ROI • Self-Sustainable for the long term • Extension and Export of know-how

  7. THREE models of implementation • Public Sector Initiatives • Private Sector Enterprises • Hybrid or Cooperation model

  8. KEY EDI Messages Computer Access CUSTOMS & EXCISE DEPARTMENT Freight Stations Accounting Package EDP & Management Inspection Officers at Warehouse Shipping Agents (Master & House Manifests) Consignment Status Reports Shipment/ Delivery Status Set-up Info Payments SELECTIVITY Group Report Nos SADs Manifests Select Criteria Manifests SADs SADs Declarant Customs Management System COMPLIANCE Group Tradenet SADs Responses Invoices Permits Rates / Codes Includes Self- Declarants & Clearing Agents Responses Permits Rates Codes SADs Border Points Compliance SADs Permits Invoices / Payment Advice Manifests SADs Payment RECEIVED SADs Help Desk Section Manifest Section Ministry of Trade, Ministry of Finance, Statistical Service, ... Banking Community Airport / Port Compliance Cooperation as a pre-requisite • Mauritius example

  9. Success Factors • Public-Private Sector Cooperation • Strong vision / support to deploy ICT • Phased approach with clear objectives • Basic Infrastructure & Legal Framework • Strong sense of Urgency • Proven Implementation Methodologies

  10. Conclusion • Trade Community Networks rely heavily on the close cooperation between the public and private sector as a pre-requisite to its successful implementation • While challenging, the experiences can be replicated with adaptation of best practices to the local context and pace

  11. Thank you for your attentionEnjoy your cocktail evening ! raymondwee@senyum.com

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