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2 INITIATIVES TO IMPROVE AFRICA TRADE FACILITATION CAPCITY

Ibrahima Nour Eddine DIAGNE

« Rapporteur for Africa – UNCEFACT)

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WHY AN ALLIANCE

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INTRA REGIONAL COOPERATION:

• Promote regional initiative such as RSW• Share skills and knowledge to promote at

regional level application of standards.• …

INTER REGIONAL COOPERATION :

• Pilot projects with other regions of the world• Exchange of experience• …

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EX. OF CHALLENGES TO BE HANDLED BY AAEC :

• Framework of competence to assist countries in Africa• Share resources and experiences• Ensure effective Africa representation TF discussions• Promote the concept of SW in Africa region• ….

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HOW AN ALLIANCE

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MEMBERS:

• Effective SW operators in Africa• Promoter of SW in Africa• Observers: Donors interested by SW

implementation in AFRICA…

AERAS OF INTEREST :

• Technology• Standards• Regional Projects

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WHY A REGIONAL SINGLE WINDOW?

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EXCHANGE OF DOCUMENT AND DATA:

• Import / Export data exchange• Certificate of origin exchange• Exchange of commercial documents

SERVICES :

• Harmonization and standardization• Striking and control of data• Statistics• Local and border operations support

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MUTUALISATION OF RESOURCES:

• Common platform• Common skills• Regional and international cooperation

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HOW A REGIONAL SINGLE WINDOW?

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Linked to local stakeholders

National SW

Linked to Local single window

Extension of RSW for countries without SW Be a local

Single window

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INTERNATIONAL SINGLE WINDOW CONFERENCEDAKAR 5-7 Nov 2008