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Euro-Asian Transport Linkages Project Phase-II. UNECE - UNESCAP. Transport Division, UNECE. 1. Euro-Asian Transport Linkages Project Phase-II Introduction. Joint UNECE and UNESCAP project proposal Based on experience and achievements of Phase I
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Euro-Asian Transport Linkages Project Phase-II Introduction • Joint UNECE and UNESCAP project proposal • Based on experience and achievements of Phase I • Focused on the need to develop inland transport links • Recommended by ITC and SPECA • Supported by ECMT and EU WG on Transport Infrastructures and International transport organizations • Only Euro-Asian framework on inland transport 2 -
Euro-Asian Transport Linkages Project Phase-II Objectives • Develop efficient Euro-Asian transport links • Foster inter country cooperation • Strengthen capabilities of national officials 3 -
Euro-Asian Transport Linkages Project Phase-IIWhy development of Euro-Asian land links is important • Sharp increase in Euro-Asian transport flows • Need to provide credible alternatives • Opportunity to countries to participate in globalization • Open market access to landlocked countries concerned • Strategic tool to foster development and integration of countries in Euro-Asian region - 4
Euro-Asian Transport Linkages Project Phase-II Organization of work • Designated National Experts • Experts from international organizations, IFIs and NGOs • External consultants • UNECE-UNESCAP Professionals • Interregional Expert Group Meetings • Sub-regional Expert Group Meetings • National transport facilitation committees - 7
Euro-Asian Transport Linkages Project Phase-IITasks • Coordination and monitoring of the developments of Euro-Asian transport links • Further assessment and prioritization of transport infrastructure projects • Further development and regular updating of GIS database • Promotion of harmonization and of transport legislation and administrative procedures • Strengthening the capacities of national officials • Improving performance of border crossings - 8
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