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

2. 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
ORF Foreign Trade Promotion

3. 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
ORF Foreign Trade Promotion

4. 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: to EUR
Duration: up to 2 years
ORF Foreign Trade Promotion

5. 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
ORF Foreign Trade Promotion

6. 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
ORF Foreign Trade Promotion

7. Timeline: CEFTA Sub-projects
Workshop with CEFTA Parties
Finalize design of ORF concept
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
ORF Foreign Trade Promotion

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. (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)

15. 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 January 2015
June-September 2015
October 2015
November – April 2016
May 2016 onwards
ORF Foreign TradePromotion

16. 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

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

18. 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

19. Feedback from the private sector
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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

20. 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)
ORF Foreign Trade Promotion

21. ORF Foreign Trade Promotion
Focus Areas for ORF Foreign Trade – CEFTA Cooperation
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
ORF Foreign Trade Promotion

22. 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 F E I
Responsible Johanna Wohlmeyer, Sector Fund Manager ORF Foreign Trade
ORF Foreign Trade Promotion