1. SITPRO Simplifying International Trade Simplifying International Trade SITPRO Simplifying International Trade Malcolm McKinnon Chief Executive UNCTAD/UNECE Symposium for National PRO Organisations Geneva, 31 October – 1 November 2006

2. SITPRO Simplifying International Trade SITPRO – who are we? The UK’s trade facilitation agency – established in 1970 Sponsored by the UK Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – UK Government Supported by British business & industrySupported by British business & industry Board directorship drawn from across sectors in the international trade and payment processBoard directorship drawn from across sectors in the international trade and payment process

3. SITPRO Simplifying International Trade SITPRO – who are we? We build the bridge between Trade Development and Trade Delivery

4. SITPRO Simplifying International Trade SITPRO – who are we? Our roots lie in DOCUMENTS

5. SITPRO Simplifying International Trade SITPRO – who are we? Our roots lie in DOCUMENTS –“SITPRO forms” - documentation aligned to UN Layout Key –Licensed commercial production of forms –Promotion of document standards –We’ve been doing this since 1970

6. SITPRO Simplifying International Trade Aligned paper documents

7. SITPRO Simplifying International Trade SITPRO – who are we? Our roots lie in DOCUMENTS –e-document standards logical extension from paper UNeDocs / UNeDocsUK– standards-based “library” of data to ensure effective paper and electronic data exchange

8. SITPRO Simplifying International Trade UNeDocsUK –Master structure –Based on UNeDocs and UN Trade Data Elements Directory

9. SITPRO Simplifying International Trade UNeDocsUK Trade documents: – Acknowledgement of order – Commission note – Credit / debit notes – Invoice – order – Packing list – Proforma invoice – Quotation Transport documents: – Certificate of shipping – Bills of lading – Consignment notes – Dangerous goods note – Export cargo shipping instructions – Sea waybill – Standard shipping note

10. SITPRO Simplifying International Trade Documentation systems – p Docs – e Docs

11. SITPRO Simplifying International Trade SITPRO – who are we? But also TRADE PROCEDURES

12. SITPRO Simplifying International Trade SITPRO – who are we? But also TRADE PROCEDURES –Expertise and advice: Helpdesk –Consultation and problem identification: Stakeholder groups’ own problems Externally driven initiatives, eg Europe, WCO –Form opinions and recommend solutions: Single Window Lobbying

13. SITPRO Simplifying International Trade SITPRO – who are we? And INFLUENCE

14. SITPRO Simplifying International Trade SITPRO - how do we help? The Tip of the Iceberg Free Helpdesk Procedural Guidance Library of Briefings Country Spotlights Free Newsletter

15. SITPRO Simplifying International Trade SITPRO Import Briefings

16. SITPRO Simplifying International Trade SITPRO News –Main quarterly publication –7500 copies issued free to UK and international traders and other contacts

17. SITPRO Simplifying International Trade SITPRO - how do we help? Below the Waterline SITPRO Board Advisory Groups Input into trade policy initiatives Research and analysis of current and proposed legislation and regulations

18. SITPRO Simplifying International Trade SITPRO’s structure Board Communications Strategy Finance and Resources Advisory Council ADVISORY GROUPS Trade Policy Single Window European Strategy Security e-Business Ports and Borders

19. SITPRO Simplifying International Trade SITPRO’s Business Priorities WTO Europe International Standards (UNeDocs) Single Window Trade and Security Border Agency Co-ordination

20. SITPRO Simplifying International Trade WTO and other trade facilitation agreements Main Aim: WTO TF Agreement by end 2006 Headlines: – Advice on text, supported by co-ordinated international lobbying and strategic planning – Boksburg Group – support for developing countries – and launch of website – Business Action for Africa – publication and promotion of private sector study on customs reform in Africa – Research scope for TF in services sector

21. SITPRO Simplifying International Trade SITPRO Policy Guides –New WTO Guide –Planned new guides covering: Europe UNeDocsUK Single Window

22. SITPRO Simplifying International Trade Europe Main Aim: Support Commission’s customs modernisation Multi-Annual Strategic Plan Headlines: – New SITPRO Strategic Advisory Group on Europe to define UK trade positions on EU MASP – Input into EUROPRO – Strengthen links with other European PRO organisations, Duquesne Group and other European Trade Contact Groups – Refine policy positions on AEO and develop influencing strategy on other key 2006 milestone issues

23. SITPRO Simplifying International Trade Trade and security Main Aim: Continue to advance trade facilitation principles in the development of border security measures Headlines: – Publish and promote Chatham House/SITPRO report – Use this to lobby Government and international organisations (eg WCO) through work of Security Advisory Group; in particular, deepen contacts with Department of Transport

24. SITPRO Simplifying International Trade UK Single Window Aim: Support implementation of Phase I in early 2007 in a form likely to be used by traders Headlines: – Work with project leaders Business.Gov to implement SITPRO vision of single window – Provide technical and industry support to project team through Single Window Advisory Group – Work with project team to publicise UK Single Window – Progress UN Recommendation 33 on Single Windows and help to expand UN repository of Single Window case studies

25. SITPRO Simplifying International Trade UNeDocs - UNeDocsUK Aim: Develop UNeDocsUK to point where it can be promoted as available for business Headlines: – Continued support for UNeDocs standards development – Work with countries such as Senegal, Australia, Malaysia and Pakistan to help them implement UNeDocs – Development of UNeDocsUK national standards including electronic versions of dangerous goods and standard shipping notes – Promote UNeDocsUK demonstrating benefits to UK traders, including publication of Guide to UNeDocsUK

26. SITPRO Simplifying International Trade UN / CEFACT Aim: Maintain SITPRO leadership within UN/CEFACT in support of UN standards for paper and electronic trade documents Headlines: – Seek to adopt UNeDocs as international standard for e-documents – Promote new Recommendations relating to development of national single windows – Cultivate concept of international alliance of national PRO organisations

27. SITPRO Simplifying International Trade Ports and borders Aim: Maintain Ports and Borders Group as national UK champion of reform of port and other border procedures Headlines: – Complete work on container seals initiative – Review trader consultation groups with a view to making them more effective through streamlining – Consider holding high-level Group attended by Ministers

28. SITPRO Simplifying International Trade Licensees Aim: Implement new licensee agreement Headlines: – Implement new licensee agreement on 1 July 2006 – Review effectiveness of licensee system based on take-up of new licensee agreement – Release design model for e-Documents to licensees at realistic fee

29. SITPRO Simplifying International Trade Communications Aim: Develop new communications strategy leading to higher UK profile Headlines: – Develop media strategy including forward annual programme of announceables by SITPRO and its Advisory Groups – Develop national awareness programme for SITPRO brand and activities, including programme of regional events – get out and about and be visible – Political and media lobbying

30. SITPRO Simplifying International Trade SITPRO’s Staff

31. SITPRO Simplifying International Trade SITPRO’s Funding SOURCE2006/07 (£) DTI Grant-in-Aid900,000 Licensee income20,000 Other income80,000 TOTAL1,000,000

32. SITPRO Simplifying International Trade Simplifying International Trade SITPRO Simplifying International Trade Tel: +44 20 7215 8150 www.sitpro.org.uk