1. SITPRO Simplifying International Trade International Standards to stimulate Paperless Trade Gordon Cragge Director, Trade Facilitation & e-BusinessSITPRO Making International Trade Easier

2. SITPRO Simplifying International Trade The Way Forward to Paperless Trade The Drivers - Business Progressive reduction in duty rates have exposed non Tariff Barriers to Trade especially official procedures and documentationProgressive reduction in duty rates have exposed non Tariff Barriers to Trade especially official procedures and documentation Integrated production and supply chains have cut the costs of manufacture and deliveryIntegrated production and supply chains have cut the costs of manufacture and delivery Faster, more predictable clearance of goods – reducing delaysFaster, more predictable clearance of goods – reducing delays Enhanced competitivenessEnhanced competitiveness Compliance with official security requirementsCompliance with official security requirements Save the Rainforests!Save the Rainforests!

3. SITPRO Simplifying International Trade The Way Forward to Paperless Trade The Drivers - Government Improved trade related controlsImproved trade related controls More effective and efficient deployment of resources, human and financialMore effective and efficient deployment of resources, human and financial Need for better trade regulation complianceNeed for better trade regulation compliance Accelerated economic developmentAccelerated economic development Encouragement of foreign investmentEncouragement of foreign investment Security of the international Supply ChainSecurity of the international Supply Chain Save the Rainforests!Save the Rainforests!

4. SITPRO Simplifying International Trade The Way Forward to Paperless Trade The Paperless Trade challenge Open and transparent migration path to l ink paper and electronic documentsOpen and transparent migration path to l ink paper and electronic documents Business and government choose the technology to supportBusiness and government choose the technology to support Based on international standardsBased on international standards Compatible with existing legal and regulatory environmentsCompatible with existing legal and regulatory environments Simple, easy to use and cost effective spanning from low end applications to advanced technologiesSimple, easy to use and cost effective spanning from low end applications to advanced technologies

5. SITPRO Simplifying International Trade The Way Forward to Paperless Trade Objectives Secure and reliable transmission of trade, logistics and customs documentationSecure and reliable transmission of trade, logistics and customs documentation Inter-connection of network services providing Paperless Trade applications for the business communityInter-connection of network services providing Paperless Trade applications for the business community Inter-operability of Paperless Trade systemsInter-operability of Paperless Trade systems Partnerships and funding opportunities to implement pilot schemesPartnerships and funding opportunities to implement pilot schemes

6. SITPRO Simplifying International Trade The Way Forward to Paperless Trade In Asiawith ASEM MembersPan Asia eCommerce Alliance (PAA)

7. SITPRO Simplifying International Trade The Way Forward to Paperless Trade In Europe with European Union Vision for Paperless Trade and Customs Environment

8. SITPRO Simplifying International Trade The Way Forward to Paperless Trade The Drivers – Regional Co-operation 4 th ASEM e-Commerce Conference – February 2005 in London4 th ASEM e-Commerce Conference – February 2005 in London Paperless Trade one of 5 e-Commerce streamsPaperless Trade one of 5 e-Commerce streams Workshop organised by SITPRO with extensive participation from Asia and EuropeWorkshop organised by SITPRO with extensive participation from Asia and Europe ASEAL (Asia Europe Alliance for Paperless Trade) recognised by the Conference as part of the official Trade Facilitation Action Plan (TFAP)ASEAL (Asia Europe Alliance for Paperless Trade) recognised by the Conference as part of the official Trade Facilitation Action Plan (TFAP) Support for ASEAL work programme and pilot schemes as proof of conceptSupport for ASEAL work programme and pilot schemes as proof of concept

9. SITPRO Simplifying International Trade The Way Forward to Paperless Trade Co-operation between Asia and Europe with the Asia Europe Alliance for Paperless Trade

10. SITPRO Simplifying International Trade The Way Forward to Paperless Trade ASEAL established in September 2004 Partnership of 4 founding membersPartnership of 4 founding members –KT NET (Korea) –EDIFRANCE (France) –DAKOSY AG (Germany) –SITPRO (United Kingdom) Facilitation offered by GovernmentsFacilitation offered by Governments –Ministry of Commerce, Industry & Energy ( MOCIE, Korea) –Ministry of Economy, Finance & Industry (MINEFIN, France) –Federal Ministry of Economics & Labour (Germany) –Department of Trade & Industry (Dti, UK)

11. SITPRO Simplifying International Trade The Way Forward to Paperless Trade Memorandum of Understanding signed by the partners with an Action Plan Mission StatementMission Statement Promote Paperless Trade between the two regions, contributing to the economic development of Asia and Europe Enable Paperless Trade by creating a global and coherent framework and removing barriers ASEAL Action Plan

12. SITPRO Simplifying International Trade The Way Forward to Paperless Trade ASEAL Developments Membership expandingMembership expanding –TRADE-VAN (Taiwan) –Dagang.net (Malaysia) Pilot ProjectsPilot Projects –Korea and Germany –UK and Taiwan –eCertificate of Origin –eLetter of Credit

13. SITPRO Simplifying International Trade The Way Forward to Paperless Trade Global Co-operation The United Nations with UN/CEFACT & UNeDocs SIMPLE, TRANSPARENT AND EFFECTIVE PROCESSES FOR GLOBAL BUSINESS.

14. SITPRO Simplifying International Trade The Way Forward to Paperless Trade UNeDocs The standard of standardsThe standard of standards – UN/CEFACT Modelling Methodology – the international supply chain reference model (BUY SHIPPAY) – Core Component Library (ISO & UNTDED) – UN Layout Key (UNLK) for trade documents – UN/EDIFACT – UN standard messaging – Naming & Design Rules – for XML document production (schemas and style sheets)

15. SITPRO Simplifying International Trade The Way Forward to Paperless Trade UN/CEFACT & UNeDocs ProjectsProjects –eCert (G2G electronic transfer of Veterinary Health Certificates) –PeCert (G2G transactional data exchange of Phytosanitary Certificates in North America) –eTIR (electronic version of the international road transport Carnet) –eCMR (electronic version of road haulage contract of carriage)

16. SITPRO Simplifying International Trade The Way Forward to Paperless Trade UN/CEFACT & UNeDocs eCoO ProjecteCoO Project –Prepare high level business requirement specification using UMM –Convert to UN standards –Develop electronic equivalents to Certificate of Origin –UN/EDIFACT message and guidelines –XML schemas and style sheets