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Inception Workshop: Joint Programme on Private Sector Development along EWEC

Inception Workshop: Joint Programme on Private Sector Development along EWEC. Bangkok 16.11.2010. Steering Committee – Key Points. Discussion More trade and transport facilitation is needed CBTA Linking and expand economic corridors National and provincial policies need to be aligned

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Inception Workshop: Joint Programme on Private Sector Development along EWEC

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  1. Inception Workshop:Joint Programme on Private Sector Development along EWEC Bangkok 16.11.2010 Christian Ksoll, 16 Nov 2010

  2. Steering Committee – Key Points Discussion • More trade and transport facilitation is needed • CBTA • Linking and expand economic corridors • National and provincial policies need to be aligned • Stakeholders • Define stakeholders (users vs. people located along the corridor) • Potentially increase the circle of stakeholders, e.g. IFI, banks, local governments etc. • Coordination and cooperation within the projects but align to other corridor projects Christian Ksoll, 16 Nov 2010

  3. ADB – Key Points Project: Strengthening local CCI along the EWEC to Trade, Investment and Value Chains (USD 600.000) • Presentation • Outputs will be a • training program related to trade & investment promotion • Action plans: integration of SMEs & the establishment of cross-border production clusters • Dissemination of value-chain related information • Trade forum • Crucial for success: Active participation of all stakeholders • Programs must be complimentary and use synergies Christian Ksoll, 16 Nov 2010

  4. UNESCAP – Key Points Project: Business for Development: Capacity Building of SMEs in the GMS for their effective penetration into regional and global markets (USD 440.000) • Presentation • Case study • Establishment of the Mekong GVC Working Group • Organization of a subregional workshop to inaugurate a working group • Sectors are still to be determined • Development of sector plans, subregional work program & implementation • Discussion • The establishment of clusters could be further explored - reap benefits from comparative advantage • Domestic value chains • Inclusion of other stakeholders such as regional governments • Greater focus on action rather than theories Christian Ksoll, 16 Nov 2010

  5. Mekong Institute – Key Points Project: Enhancing Provincial and Local CCI Capacities in Trade and Investment Facilitation along the EWEC (USD 600.000) • Presentation • The project is based on a needs assessment study of CCI and Business associations conducted along EWEC. Most important needs are: • Increase the knowledge and information in terms of trade and investment promotion • Improve language skills • Enhance the financial situation • Discussion • Local capacity building vs. focus on a tool, e.g. a database, etc. • Service industry should be included, e.g. tourism, health care, etc. • Keep the focus on certain sectors • Ensure sustainability Christian Ksoll, 16 Nov 2010

  6. Summary • Total budget of all 3 projects: USD 1.64 million • There are already various meetings • Greater focus is needed on business • Commonalities • Implementation of all 3 programs is done together – cooperation and coordination will be through steering committee • Differences • MI focues on institutional capacity building with directly providing training to CCI and business associations Christian Ksoll, 16 Nov 2010

  7. To discuss further Strengthening local CCI along the EWEC to Trade, Investment and Value Chains Business for Development: Capacity Building of SMEs in the GMS for their effective penetration into regional and global markets Enhancing Provincial and Local CCI Capacities in Trade and Investment Facilitation along the EWEC What is the way forward??? Christian Ksoll, 16 Nov 2010

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