1. Snežana Vujanović Secretary of the NTFC Ministry of Finance
Ministry of Finance Montenegro
National Trade
Facilitation Committee
Government of Montenegro
National Trade Facilitation Committee
- Montenegro -
Snežana Vujanović Secretary of the NTFC Ministry of Finance

2. NTFC - Chronology of Establishment
National Trade
Facilitation Committee
Government of Montenegro
NTFC - Chronology of Establishment
By May,
National self-assesment conducted;
NTFC formally established;
Co-chairing principle introduced – MoF & MoE;
By October, 2015
Work plan to make the NTFC fully functional developed;
Rules of Procedure adopted;
The Right membership identified and secured;
By June, 2017
NTFC scope of work broaden: TFA + other TF related measures;
Mandate for the TF Strategy secured;
Private sector participation increased;
By March, 2018
Draft TF Strategy & AP prepared and aligned at the NTFC level;
Monitoring mechanism for TF reform developed;
TF Strategy and AP adopted by the Government - March, 29th;
By October, 2019
New Co-Chairs welcomed;
Membership refreshed;
The Report on the Strategy implementation in progress…

3. NTFC – ToR OBJECTIVES FUNCTIONING FUNDING
National Trade
Facilitation Committee
Government of Montenegro
NTFC – ToR
OBJECTIVES
Facilitate implementation of TF measures;
Facilitate domestic coordination;
Public- private cooperation;
Regulatory objectives;
Mobilize and coordinate donor support;
Transparency and awareness raising;
National TF focal point.
FUNCTIONING
Shall meet whenever it deems it necessary, but at least twice a year;
May set up specialized permanent and ad hoc working groups;
Reports annually to the Government;
Has its permanent Secretariat.
FUNDING
Operational costs of the NTFC shall be borne by individual members;
Projects will be funded from the national budget and donor support.

4. National Trade Facilitation Committee Implementing Agencies:
Government of Montenegro
National Trade Facilitation Committee
KEY INSTITUTIONS:
Governance:
Ministry of Finance & Ministry of Economy
Ministries:
Ministry of Agriculture;
Ministry of Public Administration;
Ministry of Transport and Maritime Affairs;
Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Implementing Agencies:
Customs Administration;
Administration for Food Safety, Phyto and Vet. Affairs;
Border Police;
Agency for Nature and Environmental Protection;
Agency for Medicine and Medical Devices.
Private Sector:
Chamber of Economy;
Association of Traders;
Association of Freightforwarders;
Association od SMEs and Entrepreneurs;
Montenegro Business Alliance;
Union of Employers.

5. ECONOMIC REFORM PROGRAM TRADE FACILITATION STRATEGY 2018 – 2022
National Trade
Facilitation Committee
Government of Montenegro
ECONOMIC REFORM PROGRAM TRADE FACILITATION STRATEGY 2018 – 2022

6. Economic Reform Program
National Trade
Facilitation Committee
Government of Montenegro
National Trade
Facilitation Committee
Government of Montenegro
TF Strategy structure:
Economic Reform Program
Reducing obstacles to economic growth and strengthening overall country‘s competitiveness
TFS Strategic Goal
Reduce time for clearance by 50% and costs by 20% to increase competitiveness
5 Operational goals
17 Mesures
3-10 Activities each
Institutions, deadlines,
financing, outputs
KPIs
KPIs 6

7. TRADE FACILITATION STRATEGY 2018-2022 OPERATIONAL GOALS AND MEASURES
National Trade
Facilitation Committee
Government of Montenegro
TRADE FACILITATION STRATEGY
STRATEGIC GOAL
By the end of 2022, Montenegro will eliminate the administrative and border inefficiencies that affects its competitiveness, and thus reduce the release time for import, export or transit goods by at least 50% and the trade related costs by at least 20%.
OPERATIONAL GOALS AND MEASURES
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
GOAL
MEASURE 1 2 3 4
Improve Transparency and Access to Trade-Related Information
1.1.
Increase Availability and Quality Of Information
1.2.
Implement Enquiry Point
Align and Rationalize Procedures, Documents and Fees
2.1.
Simplify and Harmonize Formalities and Documentation Requirements
2.2.
Regular Review of Number/Diversity of Fees and Charges
Implement Simplified and Expedited Declaration and Goods Release Processes
3.1.
Implement Regular Time Release Study
3.2.
Expand Use of Simplified Procedures
3.3.
Full implementation of the AEO Program
3.4.
Implement Pre-Arrival Processing Procedures
3.5.
Expedite Control and Release of Perishable Goods
Strengthen Cooperation and Enhance the Effectiveness of Border Authorities’ Controls
4.1.
Food Safety Authority Implementation of Risk Management System
4.2.
Improve Customs Risk Management System
4.3.
Expand Customs Post-Clearance Audit
4.4.
Coordinate Border Authorities Activities 5
Expand Automated Processing and Electronic Data Exchange
5.1.
Implement Fully Electronic Submission of Customs Documents
5.2.
Implement NCTS and Common Transit Convention
5.3.
Implement an Automated System for Food Safety Authority’s Processing and Control of Imports
5.4.
Initiate Trade Single Window Project

8. PROJECTS supported by DONOR PARTNERS
Ministry of Finance Montenegro
National Trade
Facilitation Committee
Government of Montenegro
PROJECTS supported by DONOR PARTNERS
NCTS
SEED+ EU
Express shipments
CEFTA Facilitation of Trade
Regional validation of AEO programs
Simplified procedures
NTFC support
WBG IFC RM
PCC
TRS
NTFC

9. PROJECTS & TACB supported by DONOR PARTNERS
Ministry of Finance Montenegro
National Trade
Facilitation Committee
Government of Montenegro
PROJECTS & TACB supported by DONOR PARTNERS A B C 1 EU
New Computerized Transit System – NCTS;
Express Shipments – GIZ & DHL;
CEFTA project to support facilitation of trade between CEFTA parties – GIZ & ITC; 2
WBG (IFC) - TFSP
NTFC support;
RM, PCC, Simplified procedures;
Time Release Study.
Other TACB support by: WTO, WCO, UNCTAD, USAID, OECD, etc….

10. NEXT…. NEW CUSTOMS LAW !!! National Trade Facilitation Committee
Government of Montenegro
NEXT….
NEW CUSTOMS LAW !!!

11. Thank you for your attention !!!
National Trade
Facilitation Committee
Government of Montenegro
Thank you for your attention !!!
Snezana Vujanovic
Secretary of the National Trade
Facilitation Committee            
Ministry of Finance, Montenegro