Supporting Implementation of the Trade Facilitation Agreement in the Post-Bali Context
Tuesday, June 10th 2014

9:30-9:50

COMESA Regional Transit Guarantee Scheme

Speaker: Mr. Berhane Giday, Chief Programme Officer, COMESA
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9:50-9:55

Comments by Mr. Platton, DG DEVCO EU

9:55- 10:15

Trade Facilitation Measures for Authorised Operators

Speakers: Mr. Frank Matsaert, Chief Executive Officer, Trade & Markets East Africa (TMEA).
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Mr Richard Kamajugo, Commissioner of Customs, Uganda Revenue Authority.
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10:15-10:20

Comments by HE Miss Karen Pierce, United Kingdom

10:20-10:40

Questions and discussion

10:40-11:00

Mobilizing Private Sector to Present their Perspective in TFA Implementation

Speaker: Ambassador Israhyananda Dhalladoo, Permanent Mission of the Republic of Mauritius
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11:00-11:05

Comments by Dr. Mohammad Saeed on behalf of ITC/UNCTAD

11:05-11:25

Establishment of a National Trade Facilitation Committee in Lao PDR

Speaker: Mr. Konesawawang Nghardsaysone, World Bank Country Office, Lao PDR (on behalf of the Ministry of Commerce)

11:25-11:30

Comments by Gerard McLinden, World Bank

11:30-11:50

Implementation of Measures Relating to Articles 10.4 (Single window), 7.4 (Risk management) and 7.2 (electronic payment):  Senegal GAINDE Integral

Speaker: Mr. Alioune Dione, IT Director, Senegal Customs

11:50–11:55

Comments by Mr. Samson Bilangna, WCO
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11:55-12:15

Questions and discussion

12:15-12:30

Comments by Director General Roberto Azevêdo

2:00-2:20

WTO Needs Assessments –Experience of the GCC Countries Regional Assessment

Speaker: Ms Hilda Ali Rashid AL-HINAI, Deputy Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission of the Sultanate of Oman

2:20-2:25

Comments by Mr. Helge Lindrup, Norway

2:25- 2:30

Comments by Ms Sheri Rosenow, WTO

2:30- 2:50

UNCTAD Trade Facilitation Implementation Plans — Example of Dominica/OECS

Speaker:  Mr. Ricardo James, Permanent Delegation of the OECS
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2:50-2:55

Comments by Mr. Jan Hoffman, UNCTAD

2:55-3:15

Reports on National WTO Needs Assessments

Speakers: Mr. Javier Latorre, Commercial Attaché, Permanent Mission of Ecuador in Geneva

Mr Raoufou Issaka Moussa, Commercial Attaché, Permanent Mission of Niger in Geneva

3:15-3:35

Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat — Debrief on Regional Workshop for Pacific Island Members (12-15 May)

Speaker: Mrs. Mere Falemaka, Permanent Representative, Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat
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3:35-3:40

Donor comment by HE Mr. Hamish McCormick, Australia

3:40-4:00

Trade Facilitation Support Program

Speakers:  Ms Christine Zhenwei Qiang and Ms Mona Haddad, World Bank (and interventions from the founding members)
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4:00-4:35

Questions and discussion

4:35-4:45