INTRODUCTION TO DONORS AND AGENCIES UNCTAD project “Strengthening capacities of developing countries in Africa and Asia to support their effective participation in negotiating bilateral, regional and multilateral trade facilitation arrangements” New Delhi, India 28-30 May 2013

Agenda TF assistance in figures Specialised and differentiated treatment Bilateral donors Multilateral donors Use of the online tool

1 – TF assistance is increasing The share of aid assigned to trade facilitation goes up. The share is still very low. The share is lower for LDCs than for non-LDC developing countries.

2 - Special & differential treatment in the WTO negotiations S&D should go beyond traditional transition periods for implementing commitments. Extent and timing of commitments shall be related to implementation capacities of developing countries and LDCs. Developing countries and LDCs are not obliged to undertake investments in infrastructure beyond their means. Additional S&D treatment for LDCs: LDCs will only be required to undertake commitments to the extent consistent with their individual development, financial and trade needs; or their institutional capabilities

3 – Bilateral donors Australia http://www.ausaid.gov.au/ Austria http://www.bmaa.gv.at/eza/index.html Belgium http://www.dgic.be/ Canada http://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/index.htm Denmark http://www.um.dk/english/dp/index.asp Finland http://global.finland.fi/index.php?kieli=3 France http://www.afd.fr/ Germany http://www.gtz.de/english Ireland www.dci.gov.ie/ Italy http://www.esteri.it/eng/ Japan JICA http://www.jica.go.jp/english/index.html Korea http://www.koica.go.kr/ Luxembourg http://www.lux-development.lu Netherlands http://www.minbuza.nl/ New Zealand http://www.nzaid.govt.nz/ Norway http://www.norad.no Portugal http://www.ipad.mne.gov.pt/ Spain http://www.aeci.es/ Sweden http://www.sida.se/Sida/jsp/Crosslink.jsp?d=107 Switzerland http://www.deza.admin.ch/mainportal.php?userhash=32370&nav=1,1,1,1&l=e UK http://www.dfid.gov.uk/ USA http://www.usaid.gov/

3 – Bilateral donors Australia Is there an office of Ausaid in your country? Then you can write them directly. If not, you can contact Ming Toh, ming.toh@ausaid.gov.au for assistance. Germany http://www.giz.de They do not work with all countries But they work with your countries You have to go through the embassies. Japan JICA http://www.jica.go.jp/english/index.html You have to address them via the office in your country Sweden You have to go through the embassy of Sweden in your country. A short concept paper presenting what you want is enough for starting negotiations. Importance of highlighting results/impact UK Form + particular look of their project proposal format USAID Short form to be fill in And to send to ptf@usaid.gov

3 – India as a donor on its own

3 – India as a donor on its own

4 – Multilateral donors European Union United Nations Development Program UNDP Word Bank International Monetary Fund Asian Development Bank OECD WCO UNCTAD

5 – Bangladesh’s and Nepal aid for trade 2008-2009 in amount of disbursement TOP DONORS in Aid for Trade BANGLADESH: World Bank UK Germany Denmark Japan Canada 2008-2009 in amount of disbursement TOP DONORS in Aid for Trade Nepal: World Bank Germany Japan UK Switzerland Norway

4 – Documents uploaded in the online tool