1. Stakeholder’s Perspectives
Sectors
Dick Raman
UN/CEFACT Bureau

2. Two Main Priorities
Producing a complete and consistent set of implementable standards going from conceptual to practical deliverables
Providing a neutral platform for convergence of different SDO approaches through CCs

3. Lessons learned Early implementations are valuable input
Engaging SMEs is difficult but crucial
SMEs have specific needs to consider
Content separated from technology
Countries need one data standard for the same function

4. Important Action Points
Speed-up the deliverables
Resources will be required
Cross-sectoral project management
Increase efficiency of BRS process
Global Semantic Harmonization
Interlinking of sectors and government departments
Provide technical support to other bodies (especially WTO)