1. The Almaty Programme of Action A New Global Framework for Transit Transport Cooperation for Landlocked and Transit Developing Countries

2. Global Facilitation Partnership – Brussels, November 6, 2003 The Almaty Approach Partnerships Objectives Priorities

3. Global Facilitation Partnership – Brussels, November 6, 2003 Partnerships Between … Landlocked and Transit Countries LLDCs, TDCs and their Development Partners Public and Private Sectors

4. Global Facilitation Partnership – Brussels, November 6, 2003 Objectives (1) Secure LLDCs access to and from the sea by all means of transport Reduce costs and improve services to increase export competitiveness Reduces imports delivery costs Address delays and uncertainties in trade routes

5. Global Facilitation Partnership – Brussels, November 6, 2003 Objectives (2) Develop adequate national networks Reduce loss, damage and deterioration en route Open the way for export expansion Improve safety of road transport and people security alongside corridors

6. Global Facilitation Partnership – Brussels, November 6, 2003 Priorities 1. Fundamental Transit Policy Issues 2. Infrastructure Development and Maintenance 3. International Trade and Trade Facilitation 4. International Support Measures 5. Implementation and Review

7. Global Facilitation Partnership – Brussels, November 6, 2003 Fundamental Transit Policy Issues Integrated approach to Trade and Transport development Elimination of non-physical barriers to transit transport Transport sector reform in partnership with the private sector Regional Transport Corridors with common rules and standards Implementation of legal agreements Integrated Training Programmes

8. Global Facilitation Partnership – Brussels, November 6, 2003 Infrastructure Development and Maintenance (1) Greater share of public investment to infrastructure Conducive environment to encourage competition in transit transport services Development of capacities and legal regimes for multimodal transport Regional/subregional missing links Encouraging Private sector participation PPP promoted through common ICT systems along trade and transport corridors

9. Global Facilitation Partnership – Brussels, November 6, 2003 Infrastructure Development and Maintenance (2) Rail Transport Road Transport Ports Inland Waterways Pipelines Air Transport Communications

10. Global Facilitation Partnership – Brussels, November 6, 2003 International Trade and Trade Facilitation WTO Accession for LLDCs and TDCs Specific attention to needs and interests of LLDCs/TDCs in the Doha Agenda Provide TF Technical Assistance to LLDCs/TDCs Facilitate transit traffic through border posts through simplification of procedures, ICT and capacity building Implementation of International Conventions National Private/Public TT Committees

11. Global Facilitation Partnership – Brussels, November 6, 2003 International Support Measures Encourage FDI in transit transport infrastructure Increased ODA Innovative financing modalities “Missing Links” in transit chains, dry ports, adjacent border points Promote regional transit agreements and accession to international conventions Initiate trade and transport facilitation projects