The World Bank and The Global Facilitation Partnership for Transportation and Trade/GFP

The GFP Approach Pulling together private and public sector partners to: u Share agendas of common interest u Pool resources and expertise u Share knowledge and ideas and u Act together accordingly

The GFP Approach u Facilitation Audit u Measurement: Facilitation Indicators u Customs: Efficiency/Performance u Education and Training

The GFP Approach: Facilitation Audit Trade and Transport Facilitation Toolkit

The GFP Approach: Measurement: Facilitation Indicators Facilitation Performance Measurement Task Force: an ICC/WB Initiative

The GFP Approach: Education and Training GFP-Distance Learning Initiative: u TTFSE Pilot Program u Demand-Driven Expansion

The Global Facilitation Partnership for Transportation and Trade Distance Learning Initiative (GFP-DLI) An Invitation to Participate … (please send an to

What is the Initiative? Series of high-quality, low-cost distance learning training programs (paper-based and online) for providers of trade, transport and logistic services reflecting their radical transformation A multi-partner initiative A phased approach Initial focus: Southeast Europe (and Latin America)

Trade, Transport and Logistic Training: Needed more than ever Great opportunity –Fast change in business practices –Globalization –Distance learning acceptance Real challenge –Massive/changing training needs –Building an internationally recognized critical mass of professionals

The Opportunity A regional Trade and Transport Facilitation Program in Southeast Europe (Website, Facilitation) A partnership initiated by the World Bank (GFP) : 90 members committed to trade and transport facilitation with International (WCO, UNCTAD..), Professional (IRU, IAPH..) and Private Business (USCIB..) Organizations and private corporations (SGS, FedEx..) Other on-going regional initiatives (Africa, Asia) A replicable mechanism for all other transport aspects

What is the GFP-DLI Mission ? Facilitate the emergence of global communities of qualified and recognized professionals providing trade, transport and logistic services, based on knowledge and know-how sharing. Foster cooperation among donors, training institutions, professional partners and professionals. Recognition will be based notably on homogeneous quality standards for all certified specialists.

What type of training programs does GFP-DLI offer? Two types: –short training sessions and –certified long distance learning programs Evolving content to respond to industry demand Rely on pooled knowledge from GFP/Donors (accessible to all) All GFP-DLI documents will be available online or by mail for anyone who wishes to access them First two programs under development: Certificate of Professional Competence (led by the International Road Transport Union), and the FIATA Diploma

Expected Impacts High-quality, inexpensive training Broad networks of recognized professionals Mobility, access to opportunities Regional integration Trade development

Types of Partnerships Sought under the GFP-DLI Propose and lead development of new Programs: –Lead Professional Partners –Local Professional Partners Share content/use GFP-DLI content and Programs –Donors and Aid Agencies –Content Providers (media, university, professional associations, individuals…) Fund the development of new Programs –Donors and Aid Agencies Market the initiative (all Partners)

Partners who Can Benefit Donor Agencies Governments Professional Associations Content Providers Private companies Individuals interested in global development

How can we ensure sustainability of the GFP-DLI Program? Reduce production costs through strong focus on the network of GFP-DLI partners, which will enable to curtail the cost of updating the programs, while ensuring quality. Pooling of reference reading documents and training sessions from partners. Strong incentives for the Lead Professional Partners to maintain updated programs in place. Cost-recovery fee to be paid by the candidates for the updating of program documents and the logistic cost of certification.

Who are the Participants? Candidates Lead Professional Partners Local Professional Partners GFP-DLI Board GFP Members Donors and Aid Agencies Content Providers Training Institutions Spot Learners

Implementation Phases Phase I – Initial Pilot (IRU CPC) and securing funding for GFP-DLI website and initial Programs Phase II – Launching the initial Programs in Southeast Europe, launching the website, developing network of partners, piloting up to 6 new Programs, and piloting existing programs in other regions Phase III Additional 10 Programs and expansion to other countries

The GFP Website Development Topics Transport Global Facilitation Partnership for Transportation and Trade

The GFP Website

Economic Impact of Trade Facilitation: A Development Perspective in the Asia Pacific Report to APEC Ministers – Los Cabos, October 2002 How to Measure Trade Facilitation ? Recommendations on Capacity Building Informing Multilateral Dialogue

Economic Impact of TF Measures: A Development Perspective in the Asia Pacific Approach: Policy Relevant Definition of TF New Database on Trade Facilitation Measures Created Unique Gravity Model Approach

Economic Impact of TF Measures: A Development Perspective in the Asia Pacific Trade Facilitation Measures: 4 Categories – Customs – Standards and Conformance – Business Mobility –Electronic Commerce Gravity Model: 2 Categories – Agriculture and Raw Materials – Manufactured Goods

Economic Impact of TF Measures: A Development Perspective in the Asia Pacific TF Indicators – Sub-Categories (1) Customs – Port Logistics Port Efficiency Port Capacity Air Transport – Customs Environment Irregular Payments Import Fees Hidden Import Barriers

Economic Impact of TF Measures: A Development Perspective in the Asia Pacific TF Indicators – Sub-Categories (2) Standards and Conformance – Regulatory Environment Regulatory Standards Compliance with Agreements Effectiveness of Regulations Enforcement of Regulations – Regulatory Administration Improper Practices Transparency Bureaucracy

Economic Impact of TF Measures: A Development Perspective in the Asia Pacific TF Indicators – Sub-Categories (3) Business Mobility – Immigration Law – Business Visa (being developed)

Economic Impact of TF Measures: A Development Perspective in the Asia Pacific Preliminary Results: Transport Cost Measures – Underestimate Impact Variations in Measures - Different Trade Elasticities – Critical for Policy Decisions TF Measures More Elastic than the Distance Variable

Economic Impact of TF Measures: A Development Perspective in the Asia Pacific Future Work: How much global trade will increase if one TF indicator improves throughout the region ? How much global trade will increase if country TF indicators below average are brought up to regional average levels ? Recommendations on Capacity Building

Economic Impact of TF Measures: A Development Perspective in the Asia Pacific Additional Information: John S. Wilson, World Bank