Open Regional Fund for South East Europe Implemented by Open Regional Fund for South East Europe Foreign Trade Promotion 21.09.2018 ORF Foreign Trade Promotion

The ORF Foreign Trade Promotion The ORF Foreign Trade Promotion promotes regional cooperation … as an instrument for improving framework conditions for free trade and competitiveness in SEE 21.09.2018 ORF Foreign Trade Promotion

The ORF Foreign Trade Promotion Objective: Improving framework conditions for free trade and competitiveness through regional cooperation Results targeted through ORF Sub-Projects: Elimination of barriers to trade Improved trade procedures on national level Better services for exporting businesse 21.09.2018 ORF Foreign Trade Promotion

ORF FT Implementation Modus: Sub-Projects Implemented by ORF FT Implementation Modus: Sub-Projects Criteria for sub-projects: Contribution to EU approximation Contribution to ORF Foreign Trade objectives and indicators Involve at least 3 countries from the region (AL, KOS, MNE, SR, MK, BiH) German contribution: 100.000 to 500.000 EUR Duration: up to 2 years 21.09.2018 ORF Foreign Trade Promotion

The ORF Foreign Trade Promotion: Expected Results EU-Harmonization Elimination of non-tariff barriers to trade Improved trade procedures on national level Improved institutional capacities to implement trade-relevant regional agreements and requirements for EU accession (CEFTA, SAA) Improved offer of trade related services for businesses Strengthened cooperation capacities of trade relevant networks and institutions Regional Cooperation Projects 21.09.2018 ORF Foreign Trade Promotion

ORF Foreign Trade Promotion CEFTA-related initiatives supported by ORF FT … Initiatives aimed at eliminating barriers to trade Strengthening Private Sector Capacities to benefit from CEFTA CEFTA Transparency pack - Information System for Non-Tariff Trade Barriers (CEFTA Trade Portal before) CEFTA: Using Diagonal Cumulation of origin for Trade in CEFTA CEFTA: Addressing Non Tariff Barriers to Trade in selected supply chains 21.09.2018 ORF Foreign Trade Promotion

Timeline: CEFTA Sub-projects Workshop with CEFTA Parties Finalize design of ORF concept 2017-19 02/2015 03/2013 05/2013 02/2014 05/2016 Approval of German Ministry ORF Foreign Trade Implementation 03/2013 – 05/2017 05/2017 Transparency Pack Preparation of new Sub-Projects Diagonal Cumulation Addressing Market Access Barriers 21.09.2018 ORF Foreign Trade Promotion

Sub-Project: CEFTA Transparency pack Implemented by Sub-Project: CEFTA Transparency pack Objective: Enhancing transparency at the regional level to systemize detecting trade barriers - web-based tool “CEFTA Transparency Pack” is developed to manage four databases in which the CEFTA Parties’ notifications of trade related measures are recorded and analysed Timing: 05/2013 – 02/2015

Sub-Project: CEFTA Transparency pack Implemented by Sub-Project: CEFTA Transparency pack Allowing more standardised identification, classification and prioritization of non-trade barriers that affect the trade flows among the CEFTA Parties Ensuring monitoring of the elimination of non-tariff barriers among the CEFTA Parties 21.09.2018

Sub-Project: CEFTA Transparency pack Implemented by Sub-Project: CEFTA Transparency pack Partners: Partners: CEFTA Contact Points in the Ministries responsible for trade in all CEFTA Parties Supporter and intermediary of the initiative in the participating countries: CEFTA Secretariat Main activities: Development of a web-based tool through which the CEFTA Parties notify trade related measures Trainings of portal administrators for updating and maintaining the web-based tool Support promotion of the tool

Implemented by Sub-Project: Seizing the Potential of Diagonal Cumulation for trade in CEFTA Objective: To enhance capacities of CEFTA Structures to maximize the potential of diagonal cumulation for better market access Timing: 02/2014 – 02/2015 Parters: CEFTA Contact Points, CEFTA Secretariat, CEFTA Sub-Committee on Customs and Rules of Origin

Implemented by Sub-Project: Seizing the Potential of Diagonal Cumulation for trade in CEFTA A comprehensive analysis of the implementation of diagonal cumulation in the CEFTA region, by measuring the utilisation rate of diagonal cumulation in intra- regional trade and in trade with their bilateral trading partners (EU, Turkey and EFTA states). Based on the analysis results, advising CEFTA Parties on joint actions to maximize the potential benefits of diagonal cumulation Supporting CEFTA Parties in developing a joint position for negotiations with the PEM Convention, i.e. elaboration of a joint position paper along with speaking points Trainings for officials of the Ministries of Trade and Customs Authorities of the CEFTA Parties as well as to private sector aimed to address any issues undermining the smooth application of diagonal cumulation rules in CEFTA

Implemented by Sub-Project: Addressing Market Access Barriers in Selected Supply Chains in CEFTA Objective: To contribute to the elimination of market access barriers in CEFTA, focusing on selected products and supply chains Project implemented by: Timing: November 2014 – July 2016

(producers, exporters, importers, distributors, retailers) Implemented by Project approch bottom up approach: from private sector concerns to policy and regulations sector-specific approach: beverages and auto-parts sector Integrated trade facilitation approach: before, at and behind the border measures Public authorities (legislation) Private sector (producers, exporters, importers, distributors, retailers)

Project Scope and Timeline Implemented by Project Scope and Timeline Mapping of supply chains Establishment of Private Sector Advisory Groups Identification of Market Access Barriers (MAB) Analysis and elaboration of policy recommendations Follow-up on policy recommendations November 2014 -January 2015 June-September 2015 October 2015 November – April 2016 May 2016 onwards ORF Foreign TradePromotion

ORF Foreign TradePromotion Implemented by Project approach National Orientation meetings Regional PSAG meetings Analysis and elaboration of policy recommendations Policy recommendations submitted to CEFTA ORF Foreign TradePromotion

National orientation meetings Implemented by National orientation meetings Total: 108 business representatives Participants included: Producers Exporters Importers Distributors Associations Chamber

Regional PSAG meetings Implemented by Regional PSAG meetings Total: 28 business representaives PSAG Workshop on Beverages Sector was held on 30th September 2015, Budva, Montenegro PSAG Workshop on Auto-parts Sector was held on 1st October 2015, Budva, Montenegro ORF Foreign TradePromotion

Feedback from the private sector Implemented by Feedback from the private sector “Thanks for inviting me to attend the workshop. It was very useful! The richness of shared experiences and the learning was excellent. I wish to bring it forward. ” Wine/Beer importer in Albania “I felt the day was highly valuable. In fact, it struck a great balance between pleasure and a great job.” Auto-parts producer in Macedonia “I really enjoyed the workshop. We all learned from each other and I plan to cooperate and exchange in future with the partcipants on this and other topics.” Wine exporter in Serbia “I need to thank you very much for giving me the opportunity to take part in the workshop. These kinds of opportunities are very rare for us to learn about trade barriers and how to communicate them to public sector.” Wine importer in Kosovo* Source: PSAG meeting, ITC

Follow on project: Recommendations of Evaluation Mission Key Recommendations Main focus: Supporting the regional Trade Facilitation and Promotion Agenda (CEFTA Priority ii and v / RCC SEE 2020) As a general principle: build on results of current project phase and deepen work in those areas (e.g. Addressing MAB, Cumulation) Support better de-facto implementation of regional CEFTA decisions on national level – strengthen implementation capacities of national public authorities Involve private sector in shaping the trade facilitation/ promotion agenda through bottom-up PPD and strengthen public-private cooperation. Improve usage of trade facilitating/ promoting instruments by SEE companies (e.g. full cumulation, trade preferences, duty drawback, simplified procedures) 21.09.2018 ORF Foreign Trade Promotion

ORF Foreign Trade Promotion Focus Areas for ORF Foreign Trade – CEFTA Cooperation 2017-2019 Monitoring and Transparency: Support Private Sector Monitoring and PPD mechanism in pilot sector (Beverages Private Sector Advisory Group) Strengthening implementation of CEFTA in the following areas Application of Rules of Origin / Cumulation Trade Facilitation including elimination of NTBs Strengthening private sector capacities to benefit from CEFTA 21.09.2018 ORF Foreign Trade Promotion

ORF Foreign Trade Promotion Implemented by As a federal enterprise, GIZ supports the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. Published by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH GIZ Office Sarajevo Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH Zmaja od Bosne 7-7a Importanne Centar O3/IV 71000 Sarajevo Bosnia and Herzegovina T +387 33 957 500 F +387 33 957 501 E giz-bosnienherzegowina@giz.de I www.giz.de Responsible Johanna Wohlmeyer, Sector Fund Manager ORF Foreign Trade 21.09.2018 ORF Foreign Trade Promotion