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UNCTAD/UNECE WORKSHOP

Strengthening National and Regional Trade Strengthening National and Regional Trade Facilitation OrganizationsFacilitation Organizations

Geneva

31 October – 1 November

Country’s experience: SWEDENSWEDEN

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Type and structure of SWEPRO

Swedish Trade Procedures Council, created by government decision

6 representatives from business and 3 from public sector appointed by the government

3-years mandate

Secretariat hosted by National Board of Trade

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Mandate

SWEPRO’s mandate, given by the Government, is

”to promote simplification and efficiency in international trade

procedures through active participation in the central

international forums where these matters are addressed”

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Purpose and objectives

The main purpose is to provide a formal platform for discussion and exchange of information.

The objectives are:to ensure proper coordination

to participate in the international work

to identify key TF issues in Sweden and participate in policy consultations

to promote trade facilitation

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Main activities of SWEPRO’s Secretariat

Coordination and promotion

Analyses and recommendations

Participation in the international work

Technical assistance

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How do you determine your priorities?

By consensus

Business plan

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How is the organization financed?

Secretariat budget from National Board of Trade

Council members each organization

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Main opportunities for facilitating trade in your country

TF high priority for Sweden

Change of mind setFrom control to service

From transaction to system

Partnership and trust

International attention

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Main challenges to implementing trade facilitation in your country

Globalization

Membership in theEU

Facilitation climate in other countries

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What are the main challenges in your work?

To keep TF “alive” in the trade agenda Facilitation vs. security Reduce complexity of business procedures

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Plans for the future

How to balance security and TF?

Harmonization and simplification

Promote TF, build capacity

WTO negotiations

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THANK YOU!

Contact for further information:

Sonia AlbarelloHead of Secretariat

[email protected]

www.swepro.org