1. Some topics for an exchange of views: A Starting Point Mike Doran & Virginia Cram-Martos U NITED N ATIONS C ENTRE F OR T RADE F ACILITATION A ND E LECTRONIC B USINESS Under the auspices of United Nations Economic Commission for Europe Stakeholder Perspectives: Countries

2. UN/CEFACT Bureau 2006-05-17 mep Slide 2 UN/CEFACT’S Objectives & Work Programme related to Member States’ interests (1 of 2) a)Standards & procedures for trade b)Identified best practice c)Interoperability d)Implementation “packages” e.g. UNeDocs

3. UN/CEFACT Bureau 2006-05-17 mep Slide 3 UN/CEFACT’S Objectives & Work Programme related to Member States’ interests (2 of 2) f)Assistance in implementation g)Assistance in promoting good practice h)Specific tools i)Overview of what all international organisations are doing in trade facilitation

4. UN/CEFACT Bureau 2006-05-17 mep Slide 4 (1 of 2) Countries want UN/CEFACT’s outputs in order to: a)Influence the development of administrative & regulatory components of international trade b)Identify opportunities for more competitive processes that facilitate international trade c)Identify the international standards & best practices that meet these requirements

5. UN/CEFACT Bureau 2006-05-17 mep Slide 5 (2 of 2) Countries want UN/CEFACT’s outputs in order to: d)Modify these standards to also meet national requirements e)Implement them in an affordable way f)Know which international organisation to address when they need information about, or assistance with, the above

6. UN/CEFACT Bureau 2006-05-17 mep Slide 6 Some Topics for an Exchange of Views a) How can UN/CEFACT best contribute to the efficiency of national administrations, by bringing together common requirements and different standards efforts concerned with electronic business and trade facilitation?

7. UN/CEFACT Bureau 2006-05-17 mep Slide 7 Some Topics for an Exchange of Views b)Should UN/CEFACT assist countries with the development and implementation of regulations that encourage technological innovation and support market demand?

8. UN/CEFACT Bureau 2006-05-17 mep Slide 8 Some Topics for an Exchange of Views c)What can be done to reduce duplication of effort by government agencies in their support of UN/CEFACT and other international organisations and standards development organisations concerning e- business and trade facilitation?

9. UN/CEFACT Bureau 2006-05-17 mep Slide 9 Some Topics for an Exchange of Views d)What can be done to reduce duplication of effort by government agencies in their support of UN/CEFACT and other international organisations and standards development organisations concerning e- business and trade facilitation?

10. UN/CEFACT Bureau 2006-05-17 mep Slide 10 Summary of Topics for an Exchange of Views a)How can UN/CEFACT best contribute to the efficiency of national administrations, by bringing together common requirements and different standards efforts concerned with electronic business and trade facilitation? b)Should UN/CEFACT assist countries with the development and implementation of regulations that encourage technological innovation and support market demand? c)What can be done to reduce duplication of effort by government agencies in their support of UN/CEFACT and other international organisations and standards development organisations concerning e- business and trade facilitation? d)Can countries that are users of UN/CEFACT’ products and services, champion these achievements with other countries in support of its global remit?