1. Public-Private Sector Cooperation in Trade Facilitation Community Networks for Trade Facilitation : An Implementer’s perspective Raymond Wee Former Manager, Mauritius Network Services raymondwee@senyum.com Geneva, May 2002

2. Topics / Scope Introduction Elements of Successful Deployment 3 implementation model / approaches Cooperation as Pre-requisite Conclusion

3. Introduction Trade Community Networks Basics : –Expedite the Flow of documentation –Reduce Paperwork, Errors & Physical trips –Deals Only with the Flow of Information –Most beneficial with streamlined processes –Includes Business to Business (B2B) and Business to Government (B2G)

4. Port Operators Banks Shipping Ag Freight Fwdr Customs Controlling Ag Free Zone Airport Quarantine Warehouse Traders Takes Days or More for Declaration / Document Processing... Manual Document Submissions High Costs Duplicative Controls Unnecessary Delays Reactive Approach Redundant Work Error Prone Paper-based Time Consuming Means...

5. The Singapore Experience (1993 Harvard Study) 20-30% increase in Productivity 30% Reduction in Costs US$ 1-2 Bn Savings Today : 20,000 Permits/day 17 mil. TEUs (2000) over 30 Control Agencies Yet, it takes.. Banks Shipping Ag Freight Fwdr Customs Controlling Ag Free Zone Airport Quarantine Warehouse Traders Less than 1 minutes to process electronic permits... Port Operators EDI Electronic Document Exchanges Internet XML Standards Based Streamlined Processes Shorter Turnaround Standards Based Streamlined Processes Shorter Turnaround

6. Elements of Successful Implementation Achieve Basic Objectives –Reduce paperwork, time and physical trips –Full implementation (100% electronic) –Minimize human intervention with automation Flexible, proven technology platform Deliver benefits of Real-time Info & ROI Self-Sustainable for the long term Extension and Export of know-how

7. THREE models of implementation Public Sector Initiatives Private Sector Enterprises Hybrid or Cooperation model

8. CUSTOMS & EXCISE DEPARTMENT Tradenet Customs Management System Freight Stations Shipping Agents (Master & House Manifests) Ministry of Trade, Ministry of Finance, Statistical Service,... Includes Self- Declarants & Clearing Agents Accounting Package SELECTIVITY Group COMPLIANCE Group Border Points Compliance Airport / Port Compliance Manifest Section Inspection Officers at Warehouse Help Desk Section EDP & Management Report Nos SADs Responses Invoices Permits Rates / Codes Payment RECEIVED Shipment/ Delivery Status Manifests SADs Reports SADs Set-up Info Payments Select Criteria SADs Permits Consignment Status Banking Community Manifests Responses Permits Rates Codes Manifests SADs KEY EDI Messages Computer Access Declarant Invoices / Payment Advice Cooperation as a pre-requisite Mauritius example

9. Success Factors Public-Private Sector Cooperation Strong vision / support to deploy ICT Phased approach with clear objectives Basic Infrastructure & Legal Framework Strong sense of Urgency Proven Implementation Methodologies

10. Conclusion Trade Community Networks rely heavily on the close cooperation between the public and private sector as a pre-requisite to its successful implementation While challenging, the experiences can be replicated with adaptation of best practices to the local context and pace

11. Thank you for your attention Enjoy your cocktail evening ! raymondwee@senyum.com