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ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS ..................................................................................................... 2

I. INTRODUCTION AND PROGRAM DESCRIPTION ....................................................................... 4

A. Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 4

B. Development Objectives ................................................................................................................... 4

C. Program Components ........................................................................................................................ 4

D. The Trade Sector Wide Approach (SWAp) ...................................................................................... 4

II. PROGRAM ACHIEVEMENTS AND RESULTS ................................................................................. 5

A. Program Achievements and Results (Based on Project Development Objectives) .......................... 5

B. Financial Management Achievements and Results ......................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

C. Key Activities, Completed Milestones and Project Results ............................................................ 12

D. Procurement Management Achievements and Results ................................................................... 29

IV. ISSUES, CHALLENGES, LESSONS LEARNED, AND THE WAY FORWARD .......................... 34

A. Issues and Challenges ..................................................................................................................... 34

B. Lessons Learned .............................................................................................................................. 34

C. ACTION PROGRAMS FOR THE NEXT QUARTER .................................................................. 34

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Kingdom of Cambodia

Fiscal Year

January 1 to December 31

CURRENCY EQUIVALENTS

At Appraisal At First Semester 2012

(As of 11 April 2005) (As of 30 June 2012) 1

Riel 1.000 $0.000249 $0.000245

US$1.00 4,015 Riel 4,078 Riel

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

ADB Asian Development Bank

APEC Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation

ASEAN Association of Southeast Asian Nations

ASYCUDA Automated System of Custom Data

AUSAID Australian Agency for International Development

AW ASYCUDA World

CAMCONTROL Cambodia Import Export Inspection and Fraud Repression Department

CAMTRADENET Cambodia Trade Network

CAS Country Assistance Strategy

CDC Council for the Development of Cambodia

CED Customs and Excise Department

CFAA Country Fiduciary Assessment

CIB Cambodia Investment Board

CMDG Cambodian Millennium Development Goals

CO Certificate of Origin

CTA Chief Technical Adviser

DICO Department of International Cooperation (Ministry of Commerce)

DRS Disaster Recovery System

DTI Direct Trader Input

DTIS Diagnostic Trade Integration Strategy

EATW Export Assistance Technical Window

EDC EMAF Director’s Committee

EDP Export Development Plan

EMAF Export Market Access Fund

EMT EMAF Management Team

ESAD Electronic Single Administrative Document

EU European Union

FDA Food and Drug Authority

FDC Fixed Duration Contract

FDI Foreign Direct Investment

FIAS Foreign Investment Advisory Service

FMM Financial Management Manual

GDCE General Department of Customs and Excise

GDP Gross Domestic Product

GNP Gross National Product

G-PSF Government-Private Sector Forum

HRM Human Resource Management

ICA Investment Climate Assessment

ICT Information and Communication Technology

ICR Implementation Completion Report

IFC International Finance Corporation

ILO International Labor Organization

IMF International Monetary Fund

IMS Information Management System

IPEC International Program on the Elimination of Child Labor

ITC International Trade Center (Geneva)

IT Information Technology

JICA Japan International Cooperation Agency

KCA Key Capacity Areas

KPI Key Performance Index

LAN Local Area Network

1 Based on Foreign Exchange Rate at the National Bank of Cambodia on June 30, 2012 (accessed thru the website:

http://www.nbc.org.kh/more-exchange.asp)

http://www.nbc.org.kh/more-exchange.asp

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LJR Legal and Judicial Reform

LPI Logistics Performance Index

MAFF Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

MAN Metropolitan Area Network

MBPI Merit-Based Pay Initiative

MEF Ministry of Economy and Finance

MFA Multi-Fiber Agreement

MFN Most-Favored Nation

MIME Ministry of Industry Mines and Energy

MOC Ministry of Commerce

MOU Memorandum of Understanding

MPDF Mekong Private Sector Development Facility

MULTRAP Multilateral Trade Assistance Project

NIDA National Information Communications Technology Development Authority

NPT National Project Team

NSDP National Strategic Development Plan

NSW National Single Window

OECD Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development

OSH Occupational Safety and Health

OSS One Stop Service

PAC Project Advisory Committee

PDoC Provincial Department of Commerce

PDS Private Sector Development

PFM Public Financial Management

PPI Private Participation in Infrastructure

PPIAF Public-Private Infrastructure Advisory Facility

PPE Personal Protection Equipment

RGC Royal Government of Cambodia

SAD Single Administrative Document

SEZ Special Economic Zone

SITF Special Inter-Ministerial Task Force

SLA Service-Level Agreement

SMSU Systems Management and Support Unit (ICT)

SPS Sanitary and Phyto-Sanitary

SSC-TD-TRI Sub-Steering Committee on Trade Development and Trade-Related Investment

SWAP Sector Wide Approach

TBT Technical Barriers to Trade

TDSP Trade Development Support Program

TFCP Trade Facilitation and Competitiveness Project

TIW Trade Information Window

TOR Terms of Reference

TRIMS Trade Related Investment Measures

TRIPS Trade Related Intellectual Property Rights

UDC Unspecified Duration Contracts

UNCTAD United Nations Conference on Trade and Development

UNDP United Nations Development Program

UNIDO United Nations Industrial Development Organization

USDOL United States Department of Labor

WAN Wide Area Network

WB World Bank

WIPO World Intellectual Property Organization

WTO World Trade Organization

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I. INTRODUCTION AND PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

A. INTRODUCTION

The Trade Development Support Program (TDSP), with fund support of about US$12.6 million, was

financed from the proceeds of the Multi-donor Trade Development Trust Fund (MTDTF) in order to

improve trade programs in Cambodia and, significantly, increase government’s ownership in the

formulation and implementation of trade policy. TDSP is one of the programs executed by the

Ministry of Commerce and implemented by several line ministries, using the strategic frameworks

and building blocks provided in the Trade Sector Wide Approach (SWAp) Roadmaps.

This 3rd

Quarter Report (3rd

QR) of Trade Development Support Program (TDSP) covers the period

July to September 2012 and provides the summary of the key initiatives and activities carried out

under each program component and projects being carried out by the implementing agencies towards

the achievements the Project Development Objectives and the Trade SWAp.

B. DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES

TDSP’s development objective is to increase RGC’s efficiency in formulating and implementing

effective trade policies. This is expected to lead to transparent and effective trade-related transactions,

export competitiveness, and poverty reduction. The TDSP’s focus is on establishing an enabling

environment that reduces the risk to other sector - and product-specific trade promotion and

development activities.

The Program contributes to two higher level objectives: (i) faster export growth and (ii)

improved governance to enable private sector development. These two related objectives are in

line with the NSDP and the Country Assistance Strategy (CAS) of the World Bank.

C. PROGRAM COMPONENTS

The TDSP has four components supporting the implementation of the Trade SWAp. Component 1

would mainly supports the first pillar on cross-cutting reforms related to Trade Policy Formulation

and Implementation. Components 2 (Performance Monitoring) and 3 (Institutional and Human

Capacity) would support the third pillar on capacity development. All three components would give

priorities to policy reforms and capacity development that would enable growth in the priority sectors

identified in the DTIS and supported by the second pillar of the Trade SWAp. Component 4 seeks to

build implementation capacity for the Department of International Cooperation (D/ICO) of the

Ministry of Commerce.

D. THE TRADE SECTOR WIDE APPROACH (SWAP)

The Trade Sector Wide Approach’s (SWAp’s) objective is to support the implementation of key

recommendations of the DTIS that aims to develop and diversify exports, and maximize the

contribution of trade to growth and poverty reduction. DP support provided to the Government for its

implementation of the DTIS would aim to follow common arrangements, set out in Partnership

Principles agreed with the RGC. The Development Goals of the Trade SWAp are as follows:

Pillar 1 Goal: Strengthening competiveness in existing export industries and promoting

export diversification by improving formulation and implementation of trade policies and

regulations.

Pillar 2 Goal: Strengthen the supply capacity of the 19 products and service sectors

identified in the 2007 Trade Integration Strategy.

Pillar 3 Goal: Strengthening the capacity of the RGC and the Cambodian Trade Stakeholders

to implement, update and manage RGC’s trade development agenda and to negotiate the

country’s interests in trade and trade-related investment forums

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II. PROGRAM ACHIEVEMENTS AND RESULTS

A. PROGRAM ACHIEVEMENTS AND RESULTS (BASED ON PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

OBJECTIVES)

In the last Implementation Support Mission of the World Bank and the donor partners (i.e. DANIDA,

UNIDO, and European Union) held from December 5 to 21, 2011, it was highlighted that

implementation progress has improved significantly. After six months of implementation in 2012,

taking into account the 26 items provided in the Recommended Action Plan (Annex 1 of the Aide

Memoire), the following were the achievements made towards the Project Development Objectives

(PDO):

Table 2.1: Summary of Program Achievements and Results PDO Project Outcome

Indicators

Status of Achievements and Results

Overall PDO: The objective of

the TDSP is to

increase RGC’s

efficiency in

formulating and

implementing

effective trade

policies.

Regular practice of a

streamlined, RGC‐led

process for consultation and

financing between RGC

policymakers and

implementing agencies and

between RGC and donors,

and satisfactory progress in

implementing the Trade

SWAp as evidenced by

Annual Performance

Reviews and third‐party

analysis.

The RGC has continuously demonstrated robust development in the

area of market access, border administration, transport and

communications infrastructures, and business environment that enabled

the efficient management of the trade agenda as proven by the speedy

implementation of the trade SWAP, including well coordination with

donors, successful completion of WTO Trade Policy Review in

November 2011; updating and review of the Diagnostic Trade

Integration Strategy 2007; active leadership of the SSC and IC on

implementation and formulation of development projects; enhanced

capacity of the pillar working group; effective and efficient functioning

of the Department of Investment and Cooperation of the Ministry of

Commerce and the Trade SWAP Secretariat; and the Chairmanship of

ASEAN in 2012.

The Royal Government of Cambodia, with the implementation of

TDSP and other trade related projects, has developed, formulated and

efficiently enforced polices on the following aspects:

(1) Streamlining customs procedures and cooperation;

(2) Improvement in the technical barriers to trade (TBT) and SPS

measures;

(3) Reduction of NTBs, especially administrative fees and charges;

(4) Transparency of laws, regulations and administrative rulings such

as intellectual property rights, commercial laws, laws on e-

commerce, investment laws, etc.; and

(5) Use of information and communication technology (ICT) and e-

commerce.

Intermediate

Outcomes

Intermediate Outcome

Indicators

Status

1. Trade Policy Formulation and Implementation

1a. Sustained

progress in trade

Policy

formulation and

implementation

in the areas of

SPS and TBT

(i) Increased coverage of

sanitary and phyto‐sanitary

(SPS) regulations and

support services.

(ii) Improved compliance

with WTO agreement on

technical barriers to trade

(TBT).

(iii) Evidence of increased

clarity/ rationalization in

institutional responsibilities

for SPS and TBT.

Increased coverage of sanitary and phyto-sanitary (SPS) achieved:

Standards development at ISC, upgrading fisheries value chain

(Fisheries).

Standards development on key domestic industries and potential

export product (e.g. milled rice) underway.

Risk management Unit for CAMCONTROL has been strengthened

by conducting several workshops on risk management and

assessment.

Institutional clarification through inter-ministerial Prakas 868 on

delineation of responsibilities.

1b. Sustained

progress in trade

policy

formulation and

implementation

in the area of

trade facilitation

(i) Evidence of satisfactory

progress in the 12 point

action

plan (and its successors)

(ii) Proportion of containers

physically open (%)

(iii) Average time for

Implementation of MOC and GDCE (Customs) addresses key aspects of

12‐point plan:

Online application for certificate of origin (ICT Master Plan) and

thru the Project on Rules of Origin will spin-off very soon.

With just less than one year, containers passing through the redlane

has dropped from 25% to 16.23%. From October 2011 to March

2012, there are 4,270 import shipments that were physically inspected

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( “12 Point

Action

Plan” and its

successors)

imports /exports (days) or about 16.23% in Sihanoukville port.

The average time to clear imports and exports has dropped from 4.5

days to about less than one hour. It takes only less than 1hour to clear

import and export declarations from the time of the SAD lodgment if

all documents required are found to be adequate and the goods

imported are legal.

1c. Sustained

progress in trade

policy

formulation and

implementation

in the area of

legal reform and

other WTO

obligations

Evidence of higher

compliance of Cambodia

legal framework with WTO

obligations.

There has also been progress on the development of commercial rules

and regulations to support the trade facilitation process, including the

passage of the new Customs Law, the Commercial Enterprises and

Company Law, the Insolvency Law, the Commercial Arbitration Law,

the Secured Transaction Law, the Anti-money Laundering and

Counter Financing of Terrorism Law, the Civil Code and the Civil

Procedure Code. The draft commercial leasing law was approved by

the Council of Ministers, and the draft concessions law was submitted

to the National Assembly for debate. These are among a number of

key laws aimed at fostering trade and transport facilitation and private

sector development.

Four main laws dealing with the protection of intellectual property: (a)

the Law on Copyright and Related Rights; (b) the Law Concerning

Marks, Trade Names, and Acts of Unfair Competition; (c) the Law of

Patents, Utility Models and Industrial Designs; and the (d) the Law in

Seed Management and Plant Breeders Rights. Cambodia has also

adopted five legal texts implementing the first three of the above laws.

The Secretariat of IPR has completed and disseminated the Manual on

IPR, including the Lexicon on IPR, and has been distributed to

educational institutions, teachers, and enforcement officers on IPR.

Draft Law on E-Commerce has been completed and undergoing

review for adoption.

Work Program on Commercial Laws has been adopted and approved

by the Council of Ministers.

2. Increased

transparency and

user feedback

mechanisms on

trade-related

processes.

A transparent, consistent and

sustained trade monitoring

system grants regular access

to trade information by

stakeholders

Roadmaps for the three pillars of the trade SWAp have been finalized

by inter‐ministerial Pillar Working Groups, reviewed and agreed by

the inter-ministerial Implementing Committee; and endorsed by the

Sub‐Steering Committee for Trade Development and Trade Related

Investment.

Value chains analysis were carried for two (2) products: pepper and

rubber. Value chain analysis was also carried out for the fisheries

sector by an independent research group.

Monitoring of the KPI of the Pillar Roadmaps is underway with the

completion of Project Results Framework for each of the projects

funded by the TDSP and supported by the Pillar Working Groups and

the Monitoring and Evaluation Unit of D/ICO.

Full engagement of the private sector with Trade SWAP, with the

support provided to Government-Private Sector Forum (G-PSF) thru

TDSP.

3. Strengthened

institutional and

human capacity

in MoC, and

other trade‐related agencies

Increased efficiency and

effectiveness of functions

performed in critical MoC

Departments and targeted

agencies.

RGC institutions are effectively integrating, coordinating and

implementing trade related reforms through Trade SWAp.

SSC and IC became well- functioning committees providing on-going

strategy and leadership, securing buy-in for implementation of Road

Maps from other stakeholders.

Information and educational campaigns, including capacity building

for Provincial and Municipal Investment Sub-Committees (PMIS) on

the Investment Laws have been carried out by CIB/CDC at sub-

national levels, business associations, and private sectors.

The Department of International Cooperation has greatly improved

and efficiently provided Secretariat services for the Trade SWAp.

MoC HR Capacity and Development Plan has been fully developed

by covering institutional and individual capacity needs.

Trade Curriculum at the Royal School of Administration are now fully

completed with all training materials and course syllabus.

TDSP has benefitted from the various capacity enhancement programs

implemented in various trade related agencies such as GDCE, ISC,

and CAMCONTROL.

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B. Financial Achievements and Results

1. Summary on Sources and Uses of Funds

1.1 Royal Government Funds

During the quarter, the Program neither has budgeted to receive nor disburse any funds from the RGF.

1.2 EIF Tier 1 Funds (EIF)

During the quarter under review, DICO has received US$ 70,087 from EIF and EIF also made a direct

payment of US$ 30,000 to UNDP to conduct a Trade Mainstreaming Program. DICO disbursed US$

61,213 from EIF funds for the payment of consultancy fees, procurement of goods for Implementing

Agencies, advertising costs and training / workshops and study tours.

1.3 The World Bank - MDTF Funds

During the quarter under review, TDSP submitted two replenishment applications for US$ 346,607

for the disbursements made in the months of June and July 2012 and another application for US$

133,402 to effect a direct payment towards the contract entered into with UNCTAD. In return, the

World Bank has replenished US$ 895,173 into the Designated Bank Account, including an

application amounting to US$ 548,565 submitted in the previous quarter for the disbursements made

in the month of May 2012 and directly paid US$ 133,402 to UNCTAD.

For Quarter 3 of 2012, TDSP projected to disburse US$ 660,913 towards its project components

under various disbursement categories. At the end of the quarter, TDSP disbursed US$ 708,109,

which is approximately 7% higher than the projected disbursement. Though the actual disbursement

in total during the quarter is higher than the projected disbursement, within the disbursement

categories there were major positive and negative variances, and the major variances are explained in

the following section. The slightly higher disbursement during the quarter demonstrates that the TDSP

is catching up with the under disbursements in the previous quarters.

2. Uses of Funds by Disbursement Category

For quarter three, TDSP’s projected disbursements amounted to US$ 660,913 from MDTF funds

under four different disbursement categories based on the activities expected to materialise during the

quarter from the approved Action Plan or in other words Annual Work Plan and Budget (AWPB).

The total amount disbursed under all categories amounted to US$ 708,109. The table below shows the

projected disbursement amount under each disbursement category and the actual amounts disbursed

against the projected disbursement for the quarter under review and for the year-to-date.

Table 2.2: Uses of Funds by Disbursement Category

N

o

Disbursement

Category

July – September 2012

January to September 2012

Disb.

Projection

Actual

Variance

Disb.

Projection

Actual

Variance

a b c d e = c –d f G h = f-g

1 Goods 87,780 149,622 (61,842) 429,092 383,223 45,869

2 Consultant

Services

440,208 492,498 (52,290) 1,432,600

1,372,109 60,491

3 Training,

W/Shops &

Study Tours

86,979 27,842 59,137 261,972

105,617 155,355

4 Incremental

Operating Costs

45,946 38,147 7,799 148,608

108,567 40,041

5 Priority

Operating Cost

0

0

0

37,200

37,233

(33)

Total 660,913 708,109 47,196 2,309,472 2,006,749 301,723

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2.1 Goods

During the quarter under review, the management of TDSP budgeted to disburse US$ 87,780 towards

the payment for procurement of goods and disbursed US$ 149,622. Though there were delays in

printing statistics books for DTSI, investment hand book for CDC and procuring ISO standards, the

over disbursement amounting to US$ 61,842 was mainly due to payment made during the quarter for

procurement of goods for GDIT, FiA, GDCE, ISC and RSA. These payments were planned to be

made in the previous quarters but delayed due to late delivery of goods.

2.2 Consultant Services

Towards consultancy services, TDSP budgeted to disburse US$ 440,208 during the quarter under

review and the actual amount disbursed was US$ 492,498. The over disbursement of US$ 52,290 was

mainly due to the net effect of payment of US$ 133,402 made to UNCTAD and the payments to

consultants previously budgeted and not paid but paid during the quarter and payments projected

during the quarter but paid subsequent to the quarter under review.

2.3 Training, Workshops and Study Tours

During the quarter under review, the management of TDSP projected to disburse US$ 86,979 but in

actual terms disbursed only US$ 27,842. The major reasons for the under disbursement of US$

59,137 were: i) ISC was able to conduct only one workshop out of the planned two workshops due to

their other activities, ii) delayed customs valuation workshop by GDCE, iii) decision by MOC to

postpone the quarterly Trade SWAp awareness workshop due to change in DICO/TDSP management,

and iv) the non-incurrence of the planned workshop titled “Tracking and monitoring tools

development” by RSA as the consultancy firm is yet to be recruited. As the consulting positions have

been substantially filled, it is expected that in the next quarter the recruited consultants would conduct

the planned training and workshops. The sanctions imposed by the World Bank on the overseas

training and study tours continued to prevail during the quarter under review and expected to be lifted

in the future.

2.4 Incremental Operating Costs

During the quarter under review, the management of TDSP budgeted to disburse US$ 45,946 and in

actual terms disbursed US$ 38,147. Compared to the under disbursement of approximately US$

17,000 in the previous quarter, during the quarter under review the under disbursement was only US$

7,799. This demonstrates that the implementing agencies are involved in more operating activities

required for project implementation.

2.4.1 Priority Operating Costs

In line with the instruction by the World Bank, since the end of Quarter 2, there were no POC paid

during the quarter.

3. Uses of Funds by Program Components/By Activities

During the quarter, TDSP budgeted to disburse US$ 660,913 of the MDTF funds on the project

components based on the quarterly projection of the approved AWPB. The total amount disbursed

under all project components amounted to US$ 665,125. As the reasons for the variances amounting

to US$ 47,196 have been explained above under Uses of Funds by the Disbursement Categories

respectively goods, consulting, training and workshop and incremental operating costs, no further

explanations for the variances are provided in this section.

The table in the next page shows the disbursement projection under each project component and the

actual amounts disbursed against the budget.

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Table 2.3: Uses of Funds by Program Components/By Activities

Disbursement

Projection

Actual Variance

Project Components US$ US$ US$

a b c e = b – c

1: Trade Policy Formulation and Implementation 257,466 402,338 (144,872)

2: Performance Monitoring 39,930 32,185 7,745

3: Strengthening Institutional and Human Capacity 219,005 162,321 56,684

4: Implementation Support to TDSP 144,512 111,265 33,247

660,913 708,109 47,196

3.1 Component 1: Trade Policy Formulation and Implementation

The amount of US$ 402,338 in the financial report comprises of the following disbursements:

Fees totalling US$ 286,264 paid to WTO Policy Advisor, National Consultant to Develop

Booklets, Leaflets and Website, International Standards Development Consultant, International

Consultant for Petroleum Products and Exercise Enhancement, International Consultant for

Preparation of a Strategic Plan and Business Case for Customs Marine Enforcement, Internal

Consultant for Development of System Certification Schemes for Rice Consultant to Review

Legal Framework for Excise and Administration, National IT Project Manager and a payment to

UNTAD amounting to US$ 133,402

Payment of US$ 16,651 for a workshop on export procedures and training of trainers and

workshop rice conformity standards

Payments were made for goods amounting to US$ 89,129

Balance amount was disbursed on operating costs of IAs including the internet charges of US$

8,614 paid for ISC.

3.2 Component 2: Performance Monitoring

During the quarter, TDSP disbursed US$ 32,185 for the services provided by the International and

National M&E Advisors.

3.3 Component 3: Strengthening Institutional and Human Capacity

The amount of US$ 162,321 in the financial report comprises of the following disbursements:

Fees totalling US$ 94,641 to National IT Consultant, National Value Chain Consultant, National

HR Consultant, International Value Chain Consultant, International Capacity Development

Consultant, International Capacity Assessment Advisor, National Training and Communication

Expert, and the firm of consultants involved in developing curriculum for Royal School of

Administration

Payments for procurement of equipment amounting to US$ 57,098

Payments for training and workshops conducted by TPD and Department of Personnel

amounting to US$ 7,471

Incremental Operating Costs amounting to US$ 3,111 were incurred by IAs.

3.4 Component 4: Implementation Support to TDSP

The amount of US$ 111,265 in the report reflects the fees of US$ 80,489 paid to consultants,

disbursements of US$ 3,396 for procurement of goods, payment of US$ 3,720 for workshop on

strategic proposals and procurement training in Sihanoukville and the rest were disbursed for

incremental operating costs, such as advertisement, internet charges, vehicle operating costs and

office operating costs.

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4. Project Disbursements and Utilization of Funds

4.1 Utilization of MDTF Grant

As of end of June 2012 and September 2012, the US$12.35 million grant has been reallocated to

finance the requirements of the Project as follows:

Table 2.4: Funds Utilization of MDTF Grant as of 30 June 2012 and 30 September 2012 (In

US$)

Utilization of MDTF Grant Amount

June 2012 %

Amount

September

2012

%

Total Disbursement (DICO, MOUs and Others) 3,705,724.00 30.01 4,413,833.51 35.74

Fund Balance Commitment under all MOUs,

including ASYCUDA, CCC, & IPR 6,934.799.00 56.15 6,839,818.51 55.38

Funds Required for DICO Operations and

Special Consultants (ICT & WTO) 1,100,000.00 8.91 907,595.46 7.35

Un-program Funds 609,477.00 4.94 188,752.52 1.53

Total Grant In US Dollars 12,350,000,00 100.00

% 12,350,000.00

100.00

%

Fig 2.1 MDTF Grant Distribution as of 30 September 2012

Balance Fund Available

$188,753

(1.53%)

4.2 Disbursements Per Ministry

With an overall funds committed amounting to US$8,592,150.08, about US$1,236,626.62 has been

disbursed for a total disbursement percentage of 14.39% as of 30 June 2012. However, as of 30

September 2012, disbursements jumped to US$1,752,331.57 with an overall disbursement percentage

of 20.39% of the seven ministries involved in the Project, the Ministry of Commerce has the biggest

percentage of disbursement amounting to US$693,673.72 (19.75%) out of US$3,512,004.75 funds

allocated to the 12 projects being implemented by 9 of its departments as of end of June 2012. The

disbursements among IAs from MoC have increased to US$897,809.27 (25.56%) as of end of

September 2012.

Actual

Expenditure

US$4,413,833.5

1

(35.74%)

Funds Required

for DICO

Operations &

Special (ICT &

WTO Consultants)

US$907,595.46

(7.35%)

Balance Commitment under all MOUs, including

ASYCUDA, CCC, & IPR US$6,839,818.51

(55.38%)

Un-Program

Funds

US$188,752.52

(1.53%)

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Table 2.5 Disbursements of Projects under the Ministry of Commerce (In US$)

Dept. Project Allocated

Budget

As of 30 June 2012 As of 30 September

2012

Disbursed % Disbursed %

SNCIPR Enhancing IP Teaching and Training 110,000.00 92,871.69 84.43% 93,369.19 84.88%

TDP Top 10 Products 48,211.00 39,385.00 81.69% 39,880.00 82.72%

CAMCONTROL Strengthening Inst. Risk Management 105,550.00 79,197.10 75.03% 91,718.73 86.90%

TPD Value Chain Information Unit 263,208.00 180,853.36 68.71% 198,473.25 75.41%

DOP Strengthening MOC Core Functions 234,540.00 160,618.14 68.48% 162,579.21 69.32%

D/LAD Drafting of E-Commerce Law 124,900.00 70,016.26 56.06% 70,505.99 56.45%

TPD Export and SME Training 54,899.00 22,958.51 41.82% 37,923.59 69.08%

DTSI Capacity Building for DTSI 137,540.00 36,127.46 26.27% 47,427.46 34.48%

D/MUL Rule of Origin 303,045.75 1,841.20 0.61% 135,724.98 44.79%

GDIT MOC ICT Master Plan 1,798,200.00 9,805.00 0.55% 20,206.87 1.12%

D/N&C Reviewing of Commercial Laws 183,420.00 0.00 0.00% 0.00 0.00%

SNCIPR Development a Stronger Nat’l System for IP 148,491.00 0.00 0.00% 0.00 0.00%

Total In US Dollars 3,512,004.75 693,673.72 19.75% 897,809.27 25.56%

Table 2.6 Disbursements of Projects under the Ministry of Economy and Finance (In US$)


Budget

As of 30 June 2012 As of 30 September 2012


GDCE Capacity Enhancement Program 613,105.00 154,195.50 25.15% 215,086.38 35.08%

GDCE Awareness Program on Customs 95,000.00 10,483.00 11.03% 10,483.00 11.03%

GDCE ASYCUDA 1,129,153.50 0.00 0.00% 0.00 0.00%

GDCE Customs Valuation System 50,000.00 0.00 0.00% 16,055.16 32.11%

Total In US Dollars 1,887,258.50 164,678.50 8.73% 241,624.54 12.80%

Table 2.7 Disbursement of Projects under the Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy (In US$)


Budget

As of June 30 2012 As of 30 September 2012


ISC Strengthening the Capacity of ISC 384,264.00 181,384.92 47.20% 199,837.59 52.01%

ISC Development of Standards for Rice 360,216.33 19,397.13 5.38% 92,372.78 25.64%

Total In US Dollars 744,480.33 200,782.05 26.97% 292,210.37 39.25%

Table 2.8 Disbursement of Projects under the Council of Ministers (In US$)


Budget



RSA Development of Trade Curriculum 124,375.00 86,701.46 69.71% 121,856.31 97.97%

RSA Implementing Agencies Capacity 605,125.00 24,239.74 4.01% 103,809.99 17.16%

Total In US Dollars 729,500.00 110,941.20 15.21% 225,666.30 30.93%

Table 2.9 Disbursement of Project under the Cambodian Investment Board/CDC (In US$)


Budget



CIB/CD

C

Raising Awareness on Law on

Investment 195,860.00 66,551.15 33.98% 69,301.24 35.38%

Table 2.10 Disbursement of Projects under the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (In US$)


Budget



FIA Better Quality and Safety of Fish 1,262,708 0.00 0.00% 25,719.85 2.04%

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Table 2.11 Disbursement of Projects under the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce-CCC (In US$)


Budget



CCC Support to the G-PSF 260,338.50 0.00 0.00% 0.00 0.00%

Overall Total of all Projects 8,592,150.08 1,236,626.62 14.39% 1,752,331.57 20.39%

C. KEY ACTIVITIES, COMPLETED MILESTONES AND PROJECT RESULTS

This part of the report was written in order to provide a summary of achievements and results for the

21 projects funded by the TDSP. The following pages provide the summary of the key achievements

of each of the project towards achievement of outcomes/outputs and results:

1. Information Dissemination on Top Ten Products from Cambodia’s 24 Provinces

Objectives of the Project: By making information available, the booklet is expected to

promote linkages and integration of value chains and improve business and investment

opportunities.

Activities for the Quarter: All planned activities of the Project were completed in March

2012. There is no other activity carried out during the quarter. The status towards

achievement of results are provided in Table 2.12 below:

Table 2.12: Project Results Monitoring Status for “Top Ten Products” Project

Outcome or

Intermediat

e Outputs

KPI Status on the Achievements

of Indicators/Results Monitoring

Outcomes:

New

business

opportunities

are created

for producers

in provinces

through

better access

to

information.

Performance Indicator:

Increased export volume for top

ten products from Cambodia’s

24 provinces.

Status in the Achievement of Outcomes/Results: Export volume for some of the top ten products has increased tremendously

in 2012 specifically for rice, rubber, and pepper. Aside from this, the

producers of the top 10 products have continuously employed millions of

people in the countryside. However, this may not be directly attributable to

the information dissemination campaign conducted by TPD, but the

following positive results were achieved by the project:

Information from the booklet and CD on potential products and contact

of producers/ associations in each province provided business

opportunities and market linkage among producers, traders, and buyers;

Public awareness on Top Ten products of the 24 provinces strengthened

the interest of producers to mobilize among them to be producer

associations.

The Project contributed to the implementation of DTIS 2007 since the

products provided by the 24 provinces are the same products

recommended by DTIS.

Through TDSP, the Trade Promotion Department has been enabled to

implement its priorities and strategies in generating trade information

and promoting products and market development for each province.

Product information and materials produced by the Project have been

used by TPD in trade fairs and product exhibitions at provincial,

national, and international level.

With exposure in the project, TPD’s confidence has been built up and

the capacity of the staff has improved, specifically in organizing

seminars, workshops, and trade fairs/product exhibitions.

Outputs:

Increased

awareness

among

consumers

and the

general

public on the

top ten

products

produced in

the 24

provinces in

Cambodia.

Targets: (i) Information on top ten products

in the 24 provinces of Cambodia

uploaded in the internet.

(ii) Booklets (in English and

Khmer) that contain information

on top ten products from 24

provinces of Cambodia are

developed and printed.

(iii) CDs (in English and Khmer)

that contain information on top ten

products from 24 provinces of

Cambodia are developed and

“burned”/published.

(iv) Promotional event for top ten

products of Cambodia conducted.

Status in the Achievement of Outputs:

16,800 units of the booklet titled “Cambodian Potential Products”

published and disseminated.

200 copies of the booklets sent to each Trade Promotion Center Office

in Korea and Japan.

A new domain created http://www.tpd.gov.kh/cambodiaproduct

This new portal has attracted 150-200 online guests to visit the site

every day. By 17 September 2012, there were 559,549 hits.

2,000 copies of Digital-CD of Cambodian Top Ten Products produced

and disseminated in the seminars and exhibitions held in Cambodia and

foreign countries.

Three seminars organized to disseminate on Top Ten Products between

Sep 2011 and Jan 2012 in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and Preah Sihanouk

with 274 participants.

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Actions To be Taken in Coming Quarter. DICO M&E Unit need to facilitate for the

financial closure of the project in order to determine how much savings had been generated,

which up to this point has reached to about $8,331. The Project needs to finalize the

Implementation Completion Report to determine the project’s relevance, efficacy in the

achievement of the purpose, efficiency in the achievement of outputs, sustainability, impact,

and if possible, overall achievement of outcomes.

2. Export Training and SME Development

Objectives: The objective of this project is “to support SMEs to export formally and enter

new markets by conducting training of trainers from the provincial offices and members of

the provincial chamber of commerce on how to use the Handbook on Export Procedures.”

Activities for the Quarter: There were 6 training courses conducted during the quarter with

about 150 participants from SME, PDoC, PCCC, and universities in six provinces (Takeo,

Kampot, Svay Rieng, Pursat, Siem Reap, and Koh Kong). The achievements of the project

towards results (outcomes and outputs) are provided in Table 2.13 below:

Table 2.13 Project Results Monitoring Status for “Export Training and SME Development” Project Outcome or

Intermediate

Outputs

KPI Status on the Achievements of Indicators/

Results Monitoring

Outcomes:

Enhanced volume of

export transactions

for SMEs.


Increased number of

submission of business

and export documents

with reduced mistakes,

errors or omissions.

Status in the Achievement of Outcomes/Results:

Cambodia’s national economic growth in 2011 totaled 6.9 per cent, and

the more than 500,000 SMEs, played a vital role in developing the

economy. The Phnom Penh Post reported earlier that SMEs contributed

around 65 per cent of the nation’s GDP and employed 85 per cent of the

total workforce in the country. (http://www.asiaviews.org ). However

in terms of overall outcome and results, this will be determined after

completion of the Project.

Outputs:

Improved export

revenue performance

of SMEs.

Output Targets:

(i) Training of Trainers

to provincial officials

and members of

provincial chamber of

commerce on how to use

the “Handbook of Export

Procedures,” completed.

(ii) Export Training

among SMEs in 24

provinces rolled out.

Status/Progress in the Achievement of Outputs:

Training Curriculum on Export Procedures were developed by MoC

to promote formal exporting. New procedures related to export

included in the manual: export license, certificate of origin, SPS,

insurance, boarder check point procedures, forestry export.

One Pilot Training was conducted among a group of 60 trained

trainers from 24 provinces for training on Export Procedures. The

Trainers are mostly from provincial departments of commerce,

chambers of commerce, and university lecturers.

Two pilot training courses facilitated by the trained trainers organized

in Kampong Cham and Battambang.

One workshop to review the training materials were conducted with

10 participants

4 training course provided for trainers from 24 provinces with 80

participants

Eight provincial training courses facilitated by the trained trainers

organized in Takeo, Kampot, Svay Rieng, Pursat, Siem Reap, and

Koh Kong with participants of about 300 from SME, PDoC,

university students, chambers of commerce.

Actions to be Taken: There are two more training to be rolled out and one Final Workshop,

that will reflect on the achievements of the project, to be conducted in October. The

preparation of the Project Completion Report has to be carried out in November 2012.

1. Value Chain Information Unit

Objectives of the Project: The objectives of this project is to continue and strengthen the

work of the current Value Chain Unit and create on a more sustainable basis human and

institutional capacity within the Ministry of Commerce to provide up-to-date information on

the 19 priority sectors identified in DTIS 2007.

Activities for the Quarter: The two Value Chain Studies on Pepper and Rubber, which

were earlier completed, are now undergoing final editing to make them ready for publication.

The achievements in terms of results (outcomes and outputs) are provided in Table 2.14

below:

http://www.asiaviews.org/

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Table 2.14 Project Results Monitoring Status for “Value Chain Unit” Project

Outcome or

Intermediate

Outputs

KPI Status on the Achievements of Indicators/Results Monitoring

Outcome:

Current Value

Chain Unit

capacity

strengthened.


Efficiency of the Value Chain

Unit greatly improved.


Looking into the Cambodia Sector Profile:

The Cambodian rubber sector offers opportunities for both

domestic and international investors.

• The production and demand of natural rubber will continue to

strongly increase over the next years. Global natural rubber

consumption is expected to increase from about 11 million

tons in 2011 to more than 16 million tons in 2020

• Cambodia has favorable market access conditions in most

important markets for natural rubber.

• China, the United States, Japan, Germany, the Republic of

Korea, and Malaysia appear as the most attractive markets for

Cambodian TSNR.

• In Cambodia, the Government forecasts an average

production of 290,000 tons by 2020, up from some 40,000

tons in 2010. The increase will come from existing large-scale

plantations, smallholders and Economic Land Concessions

(ECLs).

• Possibilities to diversify Cambodia’s rubber production: (1)

Reorient towards highly demanded types, (2) Produce a larger

amount of “ribbed smoked sheets”, (3) Move downstream and

transform the semi-processed products into final goods instead

of exporting them.

Looking into Pepper Sector Profile:

• Cambodia has favorable market access conditions in most

importing markets for pepper. Tariffs for Cambodian

peppercorns in most markets are low, and Cambodia enjoys

preferential access in some markets.

• The United States, Vietnam, Germany, the Netherlands and the

Russian Federation appear as the most attractive markets for

Cambodian peppercorns.

• In Cambodia, pepper production and export potential is expected

to increase to 6,500 tons in 2012, thanks to the arrival of new

planting.

• Improving the capacity of transforming black pepper to white

pepper could contribute to diversified exports and value

addition.

• There are also good market prospects for organic and fair-trade

pepper.

• There are other potential products that could add value to

Cambodia’s pepper industry like oils, perfume, cookies, sweets,

soap.

Outputs:

Capacity to

conduct Market

and Value Chain

Analysis at the

Value Chain

Unit improved.

Output Indicators:

(i) Training programs on Market

and Value Chain Analysis at the

Value Chain unit completed.

(ii)Research and analysis on the

19 priority sectors completed.

(iii) Trade information

disseminated to the general public.

Status/Progress in the Achievement of Outputs: • Training and coaching on Value Chain Research Methodologies

for VCIU staff (14 persons) and provincial staff completed.

• Two research topics (rubber and pepper) completed by July

2012. Two Validation workshops organized in July 2012 with

160 participants.

Actions to be Taken: Consideration must be given to the revision of the MOU (i.e. scope,

budget, and outputs) in order to ensure completion of the project.

2. Strengthening MOC Core HR Functions Through DOP Institutional and Individual

Capacity

Objectives of the Project: The objective of the project is to equip the DoP of MOC with the

adequate capacities in providing human resource management services to MOC departments

in the head office and the provincial departments in accordance with provisions and

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recommendations of key government strategies and the strategic outcomes and building

blocks in the Pillar 3 Trade SWAp roadmaps.

Activities for the Quarter: The MoC Capacity Development Plan is being finalized for

submission to top management for final approval. The project started on 01 January 2011 and

should have been finished by 30 June 2012. Because of the delay in the adoption of the

Training Plan proposed by the HR consultants, the project has not yet been closed. Table 2.15

below provides the summary of achievements and results of the Project:

Table 2.15 Project Results Monitoring Status for “Strengthening MoC Core HR Functions…” Project

Outcome or

Intermediate

Outputs


Outcomes:

MoC core HR

functions are

strengthened.

Performance

Indicators:

Improved efficiency in

complying with

government-led Public

Administration Reform.


The Capacity Development Plan that has been developed for the DoP is

expected to gain grounds towards streamlining MoC core HR functions.

The Capacity Development Plan applies to MoC internally, and is expected

to promote efficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of public outputs and

in the design and implementation of public policies. The HR Core

functions that have been developed are expected to help advance

accountability and transparency within MoC.

Outputs:

(i) Moc

departments are

equipped with

better trained

personnel.

(ii) Annual

Training Plan of

Provincial

Departments of

Commerce

integrated with

MoC.

Output Indicators:

(i) Increased match

between departmental

staff needs and

requirements.

(ii) Career and skills

development of MoC

officials improved.


A draft MOC HR policy was developed in September 2011 after an

Organizational Review Workshop attended by 49 MoC officials.

Workshop on Training Needs Assessment for central departments and

provincials organized in Sept 2011 attended by 72 staff.

The Training Needs Assessment questionnaire development in the

TNA Workshop in September was distributed and answered by 449

staff from MoC and 24 PDoCs.

Workshop on Functioning, Capacity Assessment and Sharing Capacity

Development was completed in Dec 2011 and attended by 94 officials

from Moc and the 24 PDoCs.

A draft of the Capacity Development Plan for the central departments,

provincial departments and the Ministry of Commerce (MoC) for 2012

through 2014 was completed in January 2012.

The Capacity Building Plan was distributed to 64 officers and staff of

Moc and PDoCs in February 2012 during the Dissemination Workshop

and to share the results of the Capacity Development Plan.

Workshop to Review the three years Development Plan and to Review

MoC-wide Training Programs were held in March 2012 and attended

by 73 MoC and PDoC officials and staff.

Actions to be Taken: The Capacity Development and Training Plan developed for MoC

needs final approval of the MOC top management. Once approved, the workshops on

capacity development will have to be carried out to MoC officials.

4. Enhancing IP Teaching and Training

Objectives of the Project: Assess IP training needs throughout Cambodian government

agencies and institutions of higher learning and promote coordination among various

institutions and agencies in developing IP curricula.

Activities for the Quarter: Almost all of the activities have been carried out except for the

translation of IP terminologies in the Lexicon. It is expected that translation of the Manual

can be completed by the end of the year. Table 2.16 provides the summary of achievements

towards results (outcomes /outputs) of this project:

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Table 2.16 Project Results Monitoring Status for “IP Teaching and Training” Project Outcome or

Intermediate

Outputs


Outcomes:

Better quality and

reliability of

information on IP and

IPR available in

Cambodia.

Performance

Indicator:

Increased in the

number of

consumers and

agencies on

Intellectual

Property and

Intellectual

Property Rights

in Cambodia.

Status in the Achievement of Outcomes/Results: As an outcome of the process of WTO accession, the Royal Government of Cambodia

(RGC) identified in early 2004 an ambitious “Work Program” of trade‐ and business‐related legal reforms intended to improve the enabling environment and bring

Cambodia’s trade and business‐related laws into WTO compliance. Of the 74 laws,

Government sub‐decrees and Ministerial regulations identified over time to implement

this Program, 50 (two thirds) have been promulgated and adopted as of early 2011. Many of the reforms adopted already have had a major, positive impact on business

development, giving rise in particular to a significant increase in both domestic and

foreign investment in Cambodia, major improvements in the area of trade facilitation, or significant advances in the implementation and use of Intellectual Property Rights

protections.

Outputs:

(i) Increased

awareness of the

public on Intellectual

Property and

Intellectual Property

Rights in Cambodia.

Output

Indicators:

(i) Assessment of

capacities and

needs in the area

of IP training

completed.

(ii) IP curricula

and training

materials in

Khmer

developed.

(iii) Team of

experts to

translate IP

training materials

to Khmer

organized.


1 IP training need assessment conducted – one assessment report produced,

one presentation conducted; and IP curricula completed.

Two Consultation workshops conducted in 07 and 09 February 2012 with

46 participants from universities, Royal School of Administration, Royal

Academy, and several ministries.

1 IP manual prepared with consultation among various stakeholders in two

workshops with 46 participants (800 pages IP manual produced, about 100

copies distributed).

3 ToTs conducted: 43 Trainers trained (80% informed that they will apply

the knowledge)

One two days training conducted to 52 participants.

1 IP lexicon of 30 pages prepared.

Actions to be Taken: The Project needs to speed up the translation of IP Manual and

Lexicon by end of 2012 and must ensure that the IP Manual and Lexicon are available in the

website, subject to copyright rules.

5. Strengthening Institutional Risk Management Capacities in CAMCONTROL General

Directorate

Objectives of the Project: To enable Camcontrol to implement a risk-based approach with

appropriate management structures and processes, and its Risk Management Units properly

trained and equipped.

Activities for the Quarter: The only activity conducted during the quarter is the translation

of Standard Operation Procedures (SOP) on Risk Management, and revised Organizational

Structure. Once completed, these will be submitted to MOC top management for approval.

The project’s achievements towards attainment of outcomes and indicators are provided in

Table 2.17 below:

Table 2.17 Project Results Monitoring Status for “Strengthening Institutional Risk

Management Capacities in CAMCONTROL General Directorate”

Project

Outcome or

Intermediate

Outputs


Outcome:

Institutional risk

management

capacities in

CAMCONTROL

strengthened

Performance

Indicator:

Improved efficiency

and performance of

CAMCONTROL in

institutional risk

management

practices.


The Cambodian Government has embarked on a significant reform process

which centers on the design and implementation of a risk-based system of cargo

inspection across all government agencies with border management

responsibilities. Key elements of the revised strategy include coordinated

agency activities including joint inspection arrangements; intervention based on

identified risk; and active facilitation of legitimate, low-risk consignments.

Achievements to date include the passage of enabling legislative amendments;

the establishment of agency risk management units; development and

implementation of new operational procedures; the conclusion of inter-agency

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service level agreements (under which one agency undertakes certain activities

on behalf of another agency); joint agency development of risks and selectivity

criteria; introduction of a multi-agency use IT system (which incorporates the

agreed risk profiles); and extensive training across all relevant agencies.

Outputs:

Enhanced

capacity of

CAMCONTROL

in risk

management

practices.

Output Indicators:

(i) Management

structures and

processes at

CAMCONTROL

General Directorate

strengthened.

(ii) Risk

Management

Training and English

language training

program completed.


Preliminary Risk Level Report on Food Imports completed in January

2012.

Regulations Report on Imported Food into Cambodia completed in March

2012.

Revised Job Description Report completed in March 2012.

Report on the Options for Management Structure on Risk Management

completed in March 2012.

Monitoring and Evaluation Indicators for RMU prepared in June 2012.

Standard Operating Procedures and Training Plan for RMU completed in

June 2012.

1 Half-day workshop on the Training Plan has been conducted with 83

participants on Risk Management conducted in March 2012.

1 term of English class completed; 3 more terms of English to be continued

after completion of procurement process. 14 staff joined private English

class.

6 staff attended a ten-hour technical English (English for laboratories)

class.

Actions to be Taken: The Risk Management Unit of CAMCONTROL needs to further

simplify the Training Proposal, changes in the structure and other operational procedures

proposed by the International Consultant and have them approve by the MoC top

management. Final Workshop must also be undertaken in order to reflect on the

achievements of the project before the end of 2012.

6. Development of Trade Curriculum

Objectives of the Project: Develop capacity of individuals in both management and

supervisory positions of RGC and RSA departments on trade-related knowledge and skills;

and to Set up a team of trainers to be trained for the sustainable conduct of trade-related

courses

Activities for the Quarter: The Trade Curriculum has been finalized by the Consultant. The

achievement of the Project towards results (outcomes and outputs) are provided in Table 2.18:

Table 2.18 Project Results Monitoring Status for “Development of Trade Curriculum”

Project Outcome or

Intermediate Outputs

KPI Status on the Achievements of Indicators/Results

Monitoring

Outcomes:

Capacity of RGC and

RSA officers and staff

on trade-related

knowledge and skills

improved through

attendance in trade-

related courses.

Performance Indicators:

Increase in number of Officers

and staff of RGC and RSA

having knowledge and skills

on trade-related programs and

activities.


The outcomes of this Project will be known once the Trade

Curriculum developed by an independent consultancy group is

implemented for teaching at the Royal School of

Administration and other schools of higher learning in

Cambodia. It is expected that the trained officials and staff of

RGC and RSA on trade-related courses and programs will

become effective trade managers and technicians that will gear

the Cambodian trade economy.

Outputs:

Concept notes on trade

curriculum building

and teaching

completed.

Curriculum and course

design available at

RSA.

Complete course

package on trade

delivered with

participants.

Output Indicators/Targets:

Existing curricula reviewed.

Potential partnership in

training delivery devised.

Develop detailed course

plan and objectives.

Existing course materials

evaluated.

Course design validated

with stakeholders.

Training and course guides

developed.

Resources mobilized for

course delivery.

Training to prospective

trainers completed.


TNA conducted and TNA Report completed with 122

respondents from private firms.

Workshop on the Development of Trade Curricula

conducted on 19 August 2012 with 50 participants.

Course Plan completed and included in the course

catalog.

Workshop for the validating the final curriculum

conducted on 28 June 2012 with 46 participants.

Completed the Trade Curriculum and Concept Notes on

Trade Curriculum Building and Teaching

Completed the Curriculum Sketch and 20 Individual

Modules

Completed the Course Package (manuals, tests,

exercises, audio visual aids, trainer’s guides)

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Training to other

stakeholders and

participants completed

Actions to be Taken: The IA must undertake the preparation of Project Completion Report

by November 2012. D/ICO will have to start the activities related to financial, administrative,

and operational closure of the project.

7. Capacity Building for the Department of Trade Statistics and Information

Objective of the Project: This project will try to develop the department’s capacity to

collect, analyze, and publish trade statistics and trade information.

Activities for the Quarter: The procurement process for the printing of Trade Statistics

Year Book for 2011 has commenced during the quarter and is expected to be completed

before the end of 2012. Study tour in three provinces Battambang (rice); Pailin (cashew nuts);

and Ratanakiri (cassava) had been completed within the third quarter to share experiences

learned in the project. Specifically, there were four officials from DTSI that have shared

experiences with 35 officials at the provincial level: officials and staff from PDoC, CCC,

associations, companies, and related stakeholders. Table 2.19 provides the summary of

achievements towards results (outcomes and outputs) of the project:

Table 2.19 Project Results Monitoring Status for “Capacity Building for the Department of

Trade Statistics and Information” Project Outcome or

Intermediate Outputs


Monitoring

Outcomes:

Enhanced capacities of the

Department of Trade

Statistics and Information to

collect, analyze, and publish

trade statistics and

information.


Reliability and validity of trade

statistics and information increases

with the use appropriate data

collection method and analysis.

Project management strengthened.


With capacity of the department built in terms of

different tools in Trade Statistics such as the use of the

Trade Map and Trade Analysis (from the International

Trade Center) which provides users with indicators on

export performance, international demand, alternative

markets and the role of competitors. Trade Map covers

220 countries and territories and 5300 products of the

Harmonized System. Trade data of the Department of

Trade Statistics of MOC is linked to the International

Trade Center’s database, wherein trade data are

available at the tariff line level for more than 150

countries and on a quarterly and monthly basis for more

than 90 countries. (www.trademap.org)

Output:

Increased organizational and

individual efficiency in the

system of collecting trade

data and other statistics.

Output Indicators:

(i) Needs Assessment survey among

trade information users designed

and completed.

(ii) Training on the Collection and

Analysis of Trade Statistics

completed.

(iii) Training on the use of ITC’s

market analysis tools such as Trade

Map, Market Access Map, Product

Map, and Investment Map

completed.

(iv) Trade Statistics published and

updated yearly on the website of

MoC.


1 Survey on Trader Users conducted with sample of

137 (43 female) who are senior officers, directors,

national and international business firms staff

Forms for the electronic data format produced and

new website design interface completed.

New Statistical Trade Year Book for 2011 layout

completed and ready for printing.

15 staff were trained for 10 days on statistical

analysis (time series, sampling technique, data

entry), and ITC tools (Market Analysis, Market

Mapping.

On the job training on IT was partly provided

alongside with management of ICT.

35 participants from provincial department of

commerce, CCC, associations, companies, and

related stakeholders were trained on Trade Analysis

Tools of ITC during the study tour in three

provinces: Battambang (rice); Pailin (cashew nuts);

and Ratanakiri (cassava).

Actions to be Taken: The Trade Statistical Yearbook for 2011 will be printed very soon and

is now in the process of bidding. It will be officially launched in a workshop after the

printing has been completed.

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8. Support for the Drafting of E-Commerce Law

Objectives of the Project: Improve knowledge and understanding on e-commerce of key

MoC and other line ministries officials involved in drafting ecommerce law.

Activities for the Quarter: The process of selecting new legal consultant is ongoing. The

achievements towards results and outputs of the project are provided in Table 2.20:

Table 2.20: Project Results Monitoring Status for “Support for the Drafting of E-Commerce

Law” Project Outcome or

Intermediate

Outputs

KPI Status on the Achievements of

Indicators/Results Monitoring

Outcomes:

Cambodian companies

able to offer e-

commerce

opportunities to local

and international

consumers.


Private organizations offering E-Commerce

activities in their website are better

informed with the adoption of E-Commerce

Law in Cambodia.


Once adopted, the E-Commerce Law of Cambodia

will (i) Improve knowledge and understanding on

e-commerce of key MoC and other line ministries

officials involved in drafting e-commerce law; (ii)

Support the inter-ministerial process of discussions

and negotiations of the draft laws; (iii) Carry out

an awareness raising campaign, in particular

targeting the private sector, on the use of e-

commerce in Cambodia within the proposed legal

framework; and (iv) Define e-commerce law

implementation regulations.

Outputs:

(i) Adoption of E-

Commerce Law in

Cambodia.

(ii)Organization of

consultative meetings

on E-Commerce.

(iii) Comparative

Studies on E-

Commerce Law in

other ASEAN

countries.

Output Indicators:

Draft of E-Commerce Law reviewed with

local lawyers and officials involved in

business law drafting.

Existing Khmer translation of the E-

Commerce Law improved.

Stakeholder consultative meetings

organized for the public and private

sector on the current status of the Draft

E-Commerce Law in order to obtain

feedbacks, comments, and suggestions.

A Cross Analysis of E-Commerce Law in

other ASEAN countries is completed

with benchmarks on best practices and

lessons learned in drafting of the Law.


Inception report of E-Commerce Law

completed in January 2012, which includes

review of the E-Commerce Law; best practice

report in E-Commerce Law for Cambodia; and

the recommendations to re-draft or revise the

existing Law.

1 high panel meeting to discuss on draft E-

Commerce Law with 15 participants

conducted in 13 February 2012.

Revising of 2008 draft E-Commerce Law

completed

ToR of national consultant revised and on the

process of recruiting has commenced.

Actions to be Taken: The recruitment of a National Consultant to review the draft E-

Commerce Law need to be speeded up to allow resumption of project activities.

9. GDCE Capacity Enhancement Program

Objectives of the Project: This project will try to ensure the GDCE has the capacity to

implement modem approaches that will: facilitate trade; lower transaction costs facing

traders: increase transparency and certainty: increase voluntary compliance with national

laws; would increase the effectiveness of revenue collection.

Activities for the Quarter: The Project started on 01 June 2011 and expected to be

completed on 15 May 2013. A number of activities had been completed during the quarter

such as the preparation of Inception Report for the data compilation from ASYCUDA to CSS;

the installation of IT Infrastructure for data compilation, and the user manual training

preparation; improvement in the compilation of Trade Statistics; preparation on the studies on

petroleum products and excise enhancement; and the inception study preparation for the

Strategic Plan and Business Case for Marine preparation has been completed. The

achievements towards outcomes and outputs are provided in Table 2.21:

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Table 2.21: Project Results Monitoring Status for “GDCE Capacity Enhancement Program” Project Outcome or Intermediate

Outputs



Outcomes:

(i) Operational efficiency is improved

by the development and

implementation of a National

Intelligence System.

(ii) Enhanced capacity of the GDCE to

adopt practices in line with

international standards and modern

approaches in customs and excise

administration.


(i) A strategy to offset potential

revenue losses caused by changing

customs fees implemented.

(ii) Internal inconsistencies in the

Customs Code eliminated by

harmonizing the Cambodian

Customs Code to WTO standards,

and assuring that the revised Kyoto

Convention standards and practices

are incorporated.

Status in the Achievement of

Outcomes/Results:

After completion of the Project, it is

expected that GDCE will be more

efficient system in solving problems

related with smuggling, corruption,

customs valuation, and tax collection. As

of today, there are indications that

improved border procedures in Cambodia

would have a considerable positive effect

on trade flows and would redound to a

fairly modest reduction of trade

transaction costs that may have positive

impact on trade in and out of the country.

Output:

Increased efficiency and effectiveness

in Customs administration and

management.

Output Indicators:

(i) A National Customs Intelligence

System developed and implemented.

(ii)A Strategic Plan for Customs

Marine Enforcement developed.

(iii) Compilation of trade statistics

improved.

(iv) Business Plan for the Inspection

of Petroleum Products completed.

(v) A legal data base of decisions

related to Customs laws and

regulations developed and staff

trained in its use, resulting in fewer

cases brought to court and or lost.

(v) Post-clearance audits,

investigation, intelligence gathering,

and anti-smuggling capacity

improved.

A special training program for staff

to prepare them to the new operating

principles and practices

implemented.

Status/Progress in the Achievement of

Outputs:

Draft National Intelligence System had

been completed and the process of

piloting the system is being considered.

Inception Report for Data compilation

from ASYCUDA to CSS had been

completed and the installation of IT

Infrastructure for data compilation had

been completed, while the user manual

training preparation is ongoing.

Improvement in the Compilation of

Trade Statistics is ongoing.

Inception Report for the Strategic Plan

and Business Case for Marine

preparation has completed.

Review of Excise Legislative

Framework Administration had been

completed and new excise had been

proposed in the study report.

Petroleum Products and Excise

Enhancement is being studied.

Actions to be Taken: The decision has to be reached in terms of hiring a National Consultant

to prepare the computerized National Intelligence System and the speeding up of component

3 implementation has to be started.

10. Strengthening the Capacity of the Institute of Standards of Cambodia

Objectives of the Project: After the project, 16 new standards are developed, five Technical

Committees and several Working Groups are set up and can work effectively, and about 350

representatives from the private sector become aware of standards and conformity

Activities for the Quarter: The Project started on 01 July 2011 and expected to be

completed on 30 November 2012. The major activities completed for the quarter were mainly

related to the translation of the 16 completed standards into Khmer, finalization of the 10

leaflets, 4 posters, and 6 booklets Khmer version. The achievements towards results (outputs

and outcomes) are provided in Table 2.22:

Table 2.22: Project Results Monitoring Status for “Strengthening the Capacity of the Institute

of Standards of Cambodia” Project Outcome or Intermediate

Outputs



Outcomes:

Strengthened capacity of the Institute of

Standards in Cambodia to develop

national standards and guidelines to

improve the quality and safety of


Improved accountability of

officers of ISC in the

development of new standards.


Outcomes/Results:

After completion of the Project, it is expected

that there will be: (i) Greater confidence of

customers on the safety and quality of

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products produced in Cambodia. products; (ii) Greater understanding on the

values held by entrepreneurs, stakeholders, and

consumers on product standards; and

(iii) Greater access of Cambodian producers to

foreign markets.

Outputs:

(i) New sets of standards, guidelines,

and code of good practices developed.

(ii) Technical Working Committees in

the development of standards were

organized and functioning.

(iii) General public are informed on the

new sets of standards formulated by

ISC.

Output Indicators:

Number of Standards

drafted and implemented by

ISC.

Number of Technical

Working Committees

created to develop

standards.

Number of local producers

informed of new sets of

standards developed by ISC.


Outputs:

All 16 standards drafted in English and the

Khmer versions are being finalized.

5 Working Groups in standards setting

created.

Technical Committee workshop on

preliminary concept of standard documents

translation and dissemination already

conducted.

Training on standards among 5 sectors and

working groups conducted.

200 people attended the launching of

standards.

10 leaflets, 4 posters, and 6 booklets had been

completed

Four Posters were completed in Khmer while

10 leaflets and 6 booklets Khmer Version are

being finalized.

Actions to be Taken: ISC should expedite the finalization of 16 standards/guidelines in

Khmer, including the holding of Working Group meetings; and the Technical Committee

meetings; speed up the finalization of leaflets and information kits, and the holding of the

Monitoring Seminars among various stakeholders.

11. Development of Completed Drafts of National Standards for Rice and Strengthening the

Capacity of Conformity Assessment Body – Phase 1

Objectives of the Project: Complete the Standards for rice and its packaging, including the

codes of good practices for Cambodian rice products. The following objectives will also be

attained: (i) Improve the capacity of the national conformity assessment body for rice; and

(ii) promote and disseminate the information on rice standards and its conformance to

international standards

Activities for the Quarter: This project commenced on 01 August 2011 and will be

completed on 30 November 2012. During the quarter, the following activities were

completed: preparation of one workshop on Food Safety and Good Hygiene Practices in

Siem Reap; drafting of 5 rice standards including Car 4, Car 6, IR 66, Phkar Chansensar, and

Riang Chey; completion of the early draft of 2 leaflets and 6 booklets; and field survey for

conformability assessment scheme. The achievements towards results (outcome and outputs)

are provided in Table 2.23:

Table 2.23 Project Results Monitoring Status for “Development of Completed Drafts of

National Standards for Rice and Strengthening the Capacity of Conformity Assessment Body –

Phase 1 Project Outcome or Intermediate

Outputs


Monitoring

Outcomes:

Alignment of the Cambodian national

standards for rice with international

standards.

(ii Strengthened capacity of the

Institute of Standards in Cambodia to

develop national standards and

guidelines for rice.

Performance

Indicators:

Improved accountability

and capacity of officers

of ISC in the

development of new

standards for rice.


After the completion of the Project, the following

outcomes are likely to be achieved: (i) Increased

market confidence in the consumption of rice

produced in Cambodia; (ii) Greater understanding of

rice producers and farmers on rice conformity

standards;

(iii) Greater access of Cambodian producers of rice

to foreign markets.

Outputs:

(i) New sets of standards, guidelines,

and code of good practices developed,

specifically for rice.

Targets:

(i) Standards on rice

varieties completed and

implemented by ISC.


Completed the drafting 18 rice standards, one

standard for packaging material, three guidelines

and three codes of good practices for Cambodian

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(ii) Review of Food Safety

Management System Certification

Scheme of Rice for export.

(iii) Establishment of a Scheme for

Voluntary Quality Control and

Inspection of Rice for Export.

(ii) Number of rice

exporters voluntarily

submits rice samples for

standards certification at

ISC.

rice producers in the process of formulation.

Capacity assessment on the Conformity

Assessment Body for Rice completed.

Nine guidelines for rice mills completed.

Survey questionnaires for farmers and rice millers

completed.

Surveys among farmers and rice millers to be

conducted in August and September 2012.

Surveys had been conducted in Siem Reap,

Battambang, Banteay Meanchey, Kampong Cham

and Prey Veng completed for input in finalizing

the standards for rice.

Capacity assessment on the Conformity

Assessment Body for Rice completed.

2 leaflets and 6 booklets had been drafted.

Actions to be Taken: Expedite the drafting of the remaining 9 standards, guidelines and code

of practices and selection of rice accreditation certification body.

12. Implementing Agencies Capacity Development Program

Objectives of the Project: The main goal of the project is to ensure smooth, quality and

transparent project implementation by enhancing the capacities (skills, knowledge, and attitude)

officials from line ministries engaged in project implementation.

Activities for the Quarter: During the quarter, the following were completed: Training Plan and

Curriculum Design; and the Terms of Reference for the training providers is on the process of

revision and inputs are being sought from D/ICO and the Bank. The achievements towards

results (outcomes and outputs) are provided in Table 2.24:

Table 2.24 Project Results Monitoring Status for “Implementing Agencies Capacity

Development Program” Project Outcome or Intermediate

Outputs



Outcomes:

Enhanced capacities of officials in

implementing agencies in the area of

project management and

administration.


Improved effectiveness and

efficiency of line agencies in

implementing projects supported

by TDSP.


Outcomes/Results:

Once this Project has been completed, it is

expected that officers and staff of the project

implementation agencies will gain enough

knowledge on project management, financial

management, and procurement management

that will help them in efficiently running

project development projects in the future.

Outputs:

(i)A rapid training needs assessment of

IA officials from implementing

agencies related to project

implementation and management is

conducted.

(ii) Managers and officials involved in

project management follow an urgent

capacity engagement training program.

(iii) An inventory of public training

institutions conducting professional

training programs on project

management is carried out.

(iv) The existing training facilities in

the Ministry of Commerce is enhanced

in order to host TDSP-organized and

sponsored training programs.

Output Indicators:

(i) Results of the Training needs

assessment on project

implementation and

management among IA officials

were utilized in developing

courses on project management.

(ii) A number of Cambodian

public training institutions are

able to offer quality training

programs on project

management.

(iii) Performances of public

officials attending the training

program are monitored and

tracked before and after the

training.

(iv) Training facilities of MoC

used for TDSP-organized and

sponsored training programs.


Outputs:

Completed initial skills inventory list and

training needs assessment of

implementing agencies with 44

participants from 11 IAs.

Completed inventory list of training

courses in and out of Cambodia on key

course topics.

A validation workshop on TNA

conducted on June 2012 with 30

participants from TDSP IA.

Completed review of RSA capacity

assessment to provide key training to

officials

Completed initial list of skills inventories

and capacity assessment of implementing

agencies.

7 Training Institutions short listed to

conduct the courses.

The Course Design has been drafted and

broken down into several other courses,

as per recommendation provided in the

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Assessment Report and is now including

in the package for bidding.

Actions to be Taken: The selection process of training providers must be speeded up.

13. Raising Awareness on the Law on Investment and Its Regulations

Objectives of the Project: This project aims to accomplish the following: (a) Improve

working quality of PMIS; (b) Build capacity of PMIs officials; (c) Improve investment

climate at provincial/municipal level; (d) Attract more investment through investment

promotion, facilitation, and servicing; (e) Improve skills, knowledge, and living standards of

local people via employment generation.

Activities for the Quarter: The existing MOU is undergoing revision, specifically on some

of the activities to be carried out during the remaining life of the project. Results of

achievements towards outcomes and outputs are provided in Table 2.25:

Table 2.25 Project Results Monitoring Status for “Raising Awareness on the Law on Investment and Its

Regulations” Project Outcome or

Intermediate Outputs KPI

Status on the Achievements of Indicators/Results

Monitoring

Outcomes:

(i) Improved capacity of officials

in charge of investments and

investments promotion. (ii) Increased awareness of the

public on investment laws and

regulations in Cambodia

promoted.


Increase in the level of Foreign Direct

Investment to Cambodia.

Increase in the number of stakeholders

that are aware on the Investment laws and regulations in Cambodia.


At present the project has not yet achieved its

intended results. However, once completed, it is

expected that foreign direct investments will increase as a result of increased level of awareness foreign

and domestic investors on the Law on Investments

and its regulations.

Outputs:

(i) Advisory services and/or

training delivery to raise

awareness on the law on investment and regulations.

(ii) Ongoing financial support on facilities and working conditions

to PMIS improved.

(iii) Business process

improvement in participating

companies on Investment Promotion.

Output Indicators:

(i) Number of officials in charge of

investments and investment promotion

attended seminars and workshop on the Law on Investment and Regulations, and

Investment Promotion.

(ii) Percentage increase in the on-going financial support to improve the working

conditions at PMIs.

(iii) Number of participating enterprises reporting change in business processes

brought about by Investment Promotion.


Institutional assessments of 6 provincial Provincial-Municipality Investment Sub-

Committee (PMIS) completed (people involved in the discussion reached 116): Kampong Cham,

Stung Treng, Rattanakiri, Oddor Meanchey, Koh

Kong, and Kampot.

Training plan on Investment Promotion

completed. Unit directors will be sharing their experience on investment promotion during the

training.

National Awareness Workshops on Investment Promotion completed for 24 provinces on 22

February 2012 conducted at CDC with 157

participants.

Action to be Taken/Recommendations: The new work program needs to be discussed in

detail with D/ICO so that the new ToR for the recruitment of consultant can be finalized.

14. MOC ICT Master Plan

Objectives of the Project: To provide the MOC with modern, sustainable Information Systems

and Technology infrastructure and coordinated services for the improvement of information

access, and to support the gradual automation of manual tasks for improvements in service

delivery.

Activities for the Quarter: The Project started on 16 September 2011 and is expected to be

completed on 31 January 2014. At present, majority of the procurement arrangements have

been completed for the following: i) selection of ICT Consulting Firm; ii) Supply and

Installation of Enterprise Servers and network; iii) Supply and Implementation of a Turnkey

Solution for Certificate of Origin Processing and a Trade Information Website; iv) Supply,

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Delivery and Installation of Office Equipment is on the process of contract signing; and the v)

WAN Salutation is ongoing. Aside from procurement, the following were undertaken during

the quarter: Design Flowcharts and Business Processes of Certificate of Origin

System; Review and upgrading of current Systems, as part of MOC migration to the future

ICT Infrastructure, and development of IT structure plan. Table 2.26 provides the summary of

results (outcomes and outputs) of the Project:

Table 2.26: Project Results Monitoring Status for “MOC ICT Master Plan”

Project Outcome or


Status on the Achievements of


Outcomes:

The traders, general public, and

staff members of the MoC will

have greater access to trade

information and other tools for

trading.


Increased institutional capability in terms

of providing trade information access and

other tools of trading to traders and other

information users.


Outcomes/Results:

After completion of the Project, it is

expected that the automation of the

Certificates of Origin will facilitate trade

flow, including the establishment of the

Trade Information Window (TIW).

Outputs:

(i)Increased use of computers

for general office tasks and for

the processing of Certificates of

Origin.

(ii) Standard ICT platform and

Trade Information Window

established.

(iii) Security, reliability,

availability and recovery of

MoC’s information system are

enhanced and ensured.

(iv)Integrated Core IT services

are developed and launched.

(v)ICT System at MOC is

sustained.


(i) Modern, effective and scalable

Information, Communications and

Technology Infrastructures are procured.

(ii) Security protocols in the ICT system

are introduced.

(iii)Trade Information Window and

processing of the Certificates of Origin

are fully established and operating.

(iv)Trainings on ICT System are

conducted to sustain the ICT investment.

(v) Policy Guidelines on the development

and use of ICT system are completed and

disseminated to ensure quality delivery

and management.

(vi)Systems Support and Management

Unit (SMSU) is established and operating

to support the deployment and

maintenance for all MOC’s ICT

initiatives.


Outputs:

Project and management arrangements

designed.

The automation of the C/O System and

the Trade Information Website (Lot 3)

was to be financed by TFCP now has

been transferred to TDSP.

National IT manager recruited and

onboard.

Server infrastructure and Turnkey

solution were reviewed specification for

procurement.

Interim solution for electronic forms is

ongoing.

Procurement of IT support firm is

ongoing.

Actions to be Taken: Speeding up of the remaining selection and procurement process of

firms and service providers should be expedited so that the full implementation can be started.

15. Rules of Origin: Operational Procedures and Training

Objectives of the Project: To ensure implementation, enforcement and compliance with rules

of origin requirements at the national level by gaining expertise from international and regional

organizations in utilizing trading opportunities arising from trade preference and the

multilateral trade system.

Activities of the Quarter: The Project started on 01 July 2010 and is expected to be completed

on 30 November 2013. There were delays in the implementation of the project because of the

Single Source Selection process of consultants. UNCTAD, which was recently signed up to

undertake the assignment is expected to commence its assignment during the last quarter of

2012. Achievements towards outcomes and outputs are provided in Table 2.27:

Table 2.27: Project Results Monitoring Status for “Rules of Origin: Operational Procedures

and Training” Project Outcome or Intermediate

Outputs KPI



Outcomes:

Enabled environment for growth with

equity in trade, specifically on rules of

origin.


Capacity built for service delivery

enhancement of negotiation skills and

policy advice on trade policies on rules

of origin, including global agreements

such as AFTA and accession for the


Outcomes/Results:

No results have been reached so far.

However at the end of the project, it is

expected that services at the

Multilateral Department at MoC will

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WTO. be greatly enhanced once the

operational procedures and training on

Rules of Origin have been completed

by UNCTAD.

Outputs:

(i) Enhanced capacity of the officers

and staff of Multilateral Trade

Department and its association units

through trainings and workshops on

rules of origin.

(ii)Enhanced institutional linkage with

the private sector and provincial trade

offices and working group on export

procedures.

(iii) Enhanced capacity at national level

to assist and implement a sound

administration of the policy on Rules of

Origin and issuance of Certificates of

Origin.

(iv) A customized database on rules of

origin and trade data established and

operationalized.


Workshop and training for

government officials and private

sector in Phnom Penh and provinces

completed.

Information materials on Rules of

Origin will be prepared and

translated into Khmer.

Significant increased capacity to

administer and deliver services

related to export requirements and

procedures leads to more business

friendly and simplified

arrangements.

Improved staff skills of Multilateral

Trade Department and efficiency

and improved tools to analyze and

apply information on ROO and other

export requirements and procedures.

Status/Progress in the Achievement

of Outputs:

Contract with UNCTAD has been

finalized and signed.

All office equipment procured and

delivered.

Designing and printing of booklets:

awaiting specifications from D/MUL.

Action to be Taken/Recommendations: D/ICO needs to constantly follow up on the actual

implementation in order to ensure that the project can be started because UNCTAD had

requested to change the commencement date from October to December 2012.

16. Better Quality and Safety of Fish and Fishery Products

Objectives of the Project: To enhance Cambodia’s fish trade development through improving

capacity of those who engaged in post-harvest fisheries for better quality and value of fish and

fishery products, and increasing access to domestic and international markets.

Activities for the Quarter: The Project started on 01 October 2011 and is expected to be

completed on 31 July 2013. UNIDO has been selected under the Single Source Selection to

assist the implementing agency in running the project. Contract negotiation has already started

and is expected to be completed by the end of the fourth quarter. The achievements towards

results (outcomes and outputs are provided in Table 2.28:

Table 2.28: Project Results Monitoring Status for “Better Quality and Safety of Fish and Fishery

Products”

Project Outcome or




Outcomes:

Better quality and safety of fish

and fishery products in the

domestic markets.


Marked increase in the income generated by fisher

folks and other fish producers through better fish

processing, handling, storage, transportation, and

trading.

Improved access to export market for fish and

fishery products from Cambodia.


Outcomes/Results:

No outcomes have been achieved

so far. However, when project is

completed, it is expected that

Cambodia’s access to the export

market for fish and fishery

products will increase, thereby

increasing income potential for

fisher folks and fish product

producers and processors.

Outputs:

(i) Current quality and safety

issue in post-harvest fisheries

assessed.

(ii)Awareness of fishers, fish

processors, and traders on

quality and safety assurance and


(i)Review on fish processing, handling and storage

practices documented and completed.

(ii)Food safety risk assessment conducted among

fish products.

(iii)Changes for better quality and safety

improvement introduced and documented.

Status/Progress in the

Achievement of Outputs:

Procurement of UNIDO under

Single Source Selection has

already commenced; PRC of

MoC is on the stage of

negotiation with UNIDO.

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standardization increased.

(iii) Fish processor cooperatives

established.

(iv) Strengthened capacity of

Fisheries Competent Authority

to support the fish processor

cooperatives.

(v) Pilot intervention for better

quality and safety assurance

conducted.

(iv) Training needs assessment and design of

training on quality and safety issues related to post-

harvest fisheries completed and documented.

(v)Regulations for the establishment of fish

processor cooperatives finalized and adopted.

(vi) Laboratory testing and certification services

strengthened to facilitate and support the fish

processor cooperatives.

(vii) Basic equipment purchased to support

activities of the fisheries cooperatives and

associations to improve the hygiene practices in

compliance with international standards (from fish

farm to table).

(viii)Local training and other technical support for

the implementation of pilot intervention.

Laboratory equipment awaiting

technical specifications from IA.

Office furniture delivery

completed.

Action to be Taken: PRC needs to expedite the contract negotiation process with UNIDO in

order to resume project implementation as soon as possible.

17. Customs Valuation

Objective of the Project: One among many approaches, which is an important solution before

and at the time of customs clearance, and is also recommended by the WCO, is setting up

Customs Valuation Support System (CVSS) that the proposal intends to develop.

Activities for the Quarter: The actual implementation of the project has already started as the

IT expert to undertake the Customs Valuation System has been contracted during the quarter.

At present, activities in the preparation of Customs Valuation System has started and the

Database Structure has been finalized. Table 2.29 provides the summary of achievements of

this project towards results (outcome /outputs):

Table 2.29: Project Results Monitoring Status for “Customs Valuation”

Project Outcome or


Status on the Achievements of Indicators/Results

Monitoring

Outcomes:

Existing IT Systems at

Customs are strengthened

along with associated

infrastructure.


Reduce the average customs clearance

time at the border and other customs

clearance points.


Since this project has not taken-off for several

months, no outcome results can be reported as part of

the Customs Valuation System. However, in

previously implemented project of TFCP, it was

reported that with the use of the ASYCUDA system,

the transaction time from the time the SAD has been

lodged until release of import/export cargoes has

been reduced to less than one hour. These

improvements have led to a reduction in the import

transaction time from 30 days to 10.5 days on

average and in the export transaction time from 6.6

days to 20 hours on average. The average transaction

costs for processing exports decreased from $942 to

$732, and the average import costs fell from $2,477

to $872. Informal fees declined from 5 to 2 per cent

of the total consignment value.

Outputs:

Customs Valuation

Support System (CVSS) is

in place and ready for

implementation.

Targets:

(i) Feasibility studies and needs

assessment (required hardware and

software) completed.

(ii) CVSS connected to other

automated system such as ASUCUDA

and Risk Management.

(iii) Using the risk-based approach,

reduce the number of import

declarations and the number of non-

energy export declarations selected for

physical inspection at designated sites.

(iv) Reduce the average import

clearance time, as measured by the

time taken from the entry of a truck


The preparation for the Customs Valuation

System has already commenced and the

Database Structure has been finalized.

All equipment requirements were procured by

D/ICO and delivered to GDCE.

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into the import clearance terminal to

the release of goods from Customs

control.

(v) Reduce the average customs

clearance time, as measured by the

time taken between lodging of the

customs declaration to the issue of the

release note.

Actions to be Taken: D/ICO and GDCE must constantly follow-up on the activities of the

consultants in order to ensure results and to solve any problems and challenges that may arise.

18. Awareness Program on Customs in Cambodia

Objective of the Project: To set up partnership with Customs stakeholders in order to improve

efficiency of customs services and good governance for better competitiveness.

Activities of the Quarter: Equipment and materials for the project had been procured and

delivered to GDCE. Table 2.30 provides the summary on the achievements of results (outcomes

and outputs) for this project:

Table 2.30: Project Results Monitoring Status for “Awareness Program on Customs in

Cambodia” Project Outcome or Intermediate

Outputs KPI



Outcomes:

Enhanced communication and

information exchange between the

GDCE and the private sector.


(I) Improved mechanism of

consultation between customs

authorities and the private sector.

(ii) Timely dissemination of

information on regulatory and

administrative frameworks of GDCE.


Outcomes/Results:

No achievements to date.

Outputs:

(i) Improved sharing of information on

relevant border crossing regulations and

data in all Customs’ exit and entry

points.

(ii) Streamlined operational procedures

of border crossing agencies in all

Customs’ exit and entry points.

Output Indicators:

(i) Procedures, protocols, and

technology to share relevant data and

information agreed upon between

GDCE and various border agencies.

(ii)Number of border crossing points

with integrated data sharing system in

place and in use.

(ii) Mechanism of consultation

between customs authorities and

private sector improved.

(iv) Appropriate forums and

consultations with private sector to

gather inputs for policy making by

customs authorities organized.

(v) Joint programs of capacity building

for customs officers and economic

operators initiated and organized.


of Outputs:

Training Equipment (Computers,

Projector, Printer, Scanner,

Photocopy Machine, and Teaching

Equipment): All requested

equipment had been delivered.

Action to be Taken/Recommendations: GDCE has planned to hold the two workshops in

November to disseminate the results as planned. D/ICO has to ensure that the two workshops

are implemented as planned.

19. Review of Commercial Laws in Cambodia

Objectives of the Project: The Government and individual line ministries will be able to

articulate a work program on legislative reform for future.

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Activities for the Quarter: The project started on 01 January 2011 and is expected to be

completed on 31 January 2014. This project has not undertaken any activities yet and no

disbursement has been recorded.

Table 2.31: Project Results Monitoring Status for “Review of Commercial Laws” Project Outcome or Intermediate

Outputs KPI



Outcome:

Problems related to the implementation

of the Commercial Laws are addressed

using the results of the WTO Trade

Policy Review.


Cases related to the implementation of

Commercial Laws are reduced and

resolved.


Outcomes/Results:

No expected results. The Project needs

to be reformulated.

Outputs:

(i)Legislations relevant to Cambodia’s

WTO legal obligations are closely

reviewed.

(ii) Activities of the Project

complemented the WTO Trade Policy

Review.

(iii) Cases related to the

implementation of commercial laws are

closely examined.

(iv) Degree of completeness in the

coverage of existing commercial laws

are ascertained;

(v)Gaps in terms of the best

international practice of the existing

commercial laws are identified.

(vi) Status on the implementation of the

existing commercial laws are

documented and recorded.

Output Indicators:

(i) Survey among the business

enterprises on the observance of the

Commercial Laws is undertaken.

(ii) Business community and

government entities are consulted on

the work plan for the survey.

(iii)Final inventory of possible actions

on problems in the implementation of

the Commercial Laws is completed.

(iv) Institutional and organizational

needs assessment in the

implementation of the commercial

laws are undertaken.

(v) New Legislative Work Plan in

reviewing the Commercial Laws is

drawn up by Cambodian government

officials.

(vi) A new WTO work plan is prepared

for the Government’s consideration.


of Outputs:

No progress to date.

This MOU is under consideration.

Action to be Taken: D/ICO and the Department of Notification and Legal Compliance must sit

down again to review the revised scope of the Project in order to ensure that commitment of the

staff and other resources are available when the project re-starts.

21. Strategic Proposal for the Support of ASYCUDA World System

Objectives of the Project: The main goal of this project is to obtain financing from the TDSP

to ensure the successful completion and operation of the AW system, and to sustain the

operation of the already deployed customs automated system - AW. This Support Project will

maintain and further enhance the momentum already established and will build on the gains in

operational effectiveness already achieved.

Activities of the Quarter: The project started on 13 July 2012 and is expected to be completed

on 12 January 2014. No disbursements have been made so far since the Project has just started.

Table 2.30 provides the summary of the achievements of this project as against intended results

(outcome and outputs):

Table 2.32: Project Results Monitoring Status for “Strategic Proposal for the Support of

ASYCUDA World System” Project Outcome or Intermediate

Outputs KPI



Outcomes:

Enhanced institutional capacity of

GDCE in continuing and sustaining the

operation of the ASYCUDA World

System.


Increased competitiveness of

Cambodia in promoting and

strengthening trade by reduced time

and costs to import and export and

made more predictable with the use

of ASYCUDA World System.


Outcomes/Results:

Once rolled up, the project is expected to

speed up the preparation of SAD, clearing

up of customs documentation, reduction in

terms of time of other procedures in

export and import.

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Outputs:

(i)Upgraded ASYCUDA World

Systems software being used at GDCE

(i.e. latest release of the AW Software).

(ii) Improved institutional and

individual capability of NPT Team at

GDCE.

(iii) Enhanced reliability and resiliency

of the ASYCUDA World System.


(i)Number of documents required to

clear imports reduced;

(ii) Share of export shipments that

are physically inspected reduced;

(iii)% reduction of time required to

clear export shipments.

(iv)Share of customs declaration

processed through ASYCUDA

System increased.

(v)System availability of

ASYCUDA increased and

downtime decreased.


Outputs:

Consultant Services Support for

ASYCUDA: Need to obtain approval

for Single Source Selection from MEF

and WB.

ASYCUDA Support for Asian Region

(ASM) – Single Source Selection with

UNCTAD will require justification

from GDCE.

Current Contract for the deployment of

WAN expired July 31, 2012. Contract

extension is in progress.

Actions to be Taken: D/ICO must follow up with MEF on the single source selection of the

WAN contractor.

D. PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT ACHIEVEMENTS AND RESULTS

1. Descriptive Summary:

All procurement relates to Goods and Consultants, and some are subject to prior review by the World

Bank, are described in this report. There are five procurement monitoring reports prepared by TDSP

and attached with this IFR.

2. Procurement Staffing:

Currently, the procurement unit of DICO is headed by a Procurement Chief/Head of Procurement

with one staff. The procurement unit is being assisted by one full time National Procurement

Coordinator and an International Procurement Expert providing intermittent inputs.

3. Notable Procurement Arrangements in the quarter under review:

During the quarter, four goods contracts for the value of US$ 431,263, two new consultancy contracts

with firms for a total amount of US$ 229,680 and 10 individual consultancy contracts for a total

amount of 271,703 were signed. The grand total of contracts signed up to this quarter is US$

5,519,121 equaled to 110.38% as set against the procurement benchmark of US$ 5,000,000.

4. Complaint by bidders, consultants and end users:

During the quarter, there were no complaints by bidders, consultants and end users with regard to the

procurement activities

5. Contract amendments/Variation orders:

No contract amendments or variations made during the quarter.

6. Unsatisfactory performance by contractors/suppliers/consultants:

During the quarter, in order to maintain the continuation of the service provider to Maintenance

Service for Wide Area Network (WAN) System for GDCE, previously was supported TFCP project

which was transferred to TDSP, it was necessary to extend the contracts with current supplier (Viettel

(Cambodia) PTE., Ltd) under a special NOL issued by the Bank. Furthermore, during this quarter two

contracts were extended within three months (up to end November 2012). The total value of those

extended contracts is US$ 159,170.

7. Disputes (which may lead to claims, cancellations, arbitration or legal remedies):

During the quarter or as the end of the quarter no such disputes noted.

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The following is the progress of procurement in each IA.

Multilateral Trade Department: Rules of Origin – Operational Procedures and Training (MOU NO.

TDSP/2010/001)

Procurement Ref Description Current Status

TDSP/2010/020 Consultancy contract with UNCTAD Contract signed

TDSP/2009/002 Office Equipment Completed

TDSP/2010/035/4 Designing and Printing Booklets Awaiting Specifications from

D/MUL

Trade Promotions Department – Top 10 Products Promotion (MOU NO. TDSP/2010/002)


TDSP/2010/049 Printing of Booklets Completed

TDSP/2010/032 National Website Consultant Completed

Trade Promotions Department – Export Training and SME Training (MOU NO. TDSP/2010/003)


TDSP/2010/033/1 National Export Trainer In progress.

TDSP/2010/033/2 National M+E Consultant In progress.

Institute of Standards of Cambodia (MIME) – Strengthening the Capacity of the Institute of Standards of

Cambodia (MOU NO. TDSP/2010/00)


TDSP/2010/034/1 Purchasing ISO Standards Completed.

TDSP/2010/034/2 Int'l. Standards Development

Consultant Completed.

TDSP/2010/034/3 Int'l. Training Consultant Completed.

TDSP/2010/034/4 Nat'l. Consultant to Develop

Booklets Completed.

TDSP/2010/034/5 Purchasing Textbooks From

OPMAP

Combined in to package: TDSP/2012/077.

BER is in process

TDSP/2010/034/7 Designing & Printing Booklets Not yet started. Wait the technical

specification.

General Department of Customs and Excise – Customs Valuation Support System (MOU No.

TDSP/2010/007)


TDSP/2010/065/1 Office Equipment Completed.

TDSP/2010/065/2 National Consultant for Customs

Valuation Support System

Contracted and is now on

board.

General Department of Customs and Excise – Awareness Program on Customs in Cambodia (MOU NO.

TDSP/2010/008)


TDSP/2010/066 Training Equipment Completed

General Department of Intellectual Property Rights – Enhancing IP Teaching and Training (MOU NO>

TDSP/2010/009)


TDSP/2010/036/1 Int'l. Consultant for IP Training Completed

TDSP/2010/036/2 Nat'l. Consultant for IP Training Completed

TDSP/2010/035/4 Designing and Printing Booklets Not yet started

TDSP/2012/036/3 National Translation Consultant Selection process is on-going.

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Council for the Development of Cambodia – Raising Awareness on the Law on Investment (MOU NO.

TDSP/2010/10)


TDSP/2011/052/1 Nat'l. Provinces-Municipalities Consultant Reselection to be conducted.

TDSP/2011/052/2 Int'l. Provinces-Municipalities Consultant Not Required

TDSP/2011/052/3 Office Equipment Completed

TDSP/2011/052/4 Office Furniture Completed

TDSP/2011/052/5 Designing & Printing Booklets In progress.

TDSP/2011/053/4 Office Partitions Completed

Legal Affairs Department – Support Drafting E-Commerce Law (MOU NO. TDSP/2010/011)


TDSP/2010/021/1 Int'l. E-Commerce Consultant Recruited. In progress.

TDSP/2010/021/2 Nat'l. E-Commerce Consultant Reselection to be conducted.

Require a revised TOR.


TDSP/2009/003 Office Furniture Completed

General Department of CAMCONTROL – Strengthening Institutional Risk Management Capacities

(MOU NO. TDSP/2010/012)


TDSP/2011/016 Int'l. Development Management

Consultant Completed


TDSP/2009/003 Office Furniture Completed


Department of Personnel – Strengthening MOC Core Capacities (MOU NO. TDSP/2010/014)


TDSP/2011/050/1 Int'l. Capacity Development Consultant Completed

TDSP/2011/050/2 Nat'l. Human Resource Development

Consultant Completed



Trade Promotions Department – Value Chain Information Unit (MOU NO. TDSP/2010/015)


TDSP/2011/015/1 Int'l. Value Chain Consultant Completed

TDSP/2011/015/2 Nat'l. Value Chain Research Trainer Completed.

TDSP/2011/015/3 Nat'l. Expert on Dissemination of Trade

Statistics Completed.

TDSP/2011/015/4 Nat'l. Web Design Expert Reselection to be conducted.


Department of Trade Statistics and Information – Capacity Building for the DTSI (MOU NO.

TDSP/2010/016)


TDSP/2010/035/1 Int'l. Trade Statistics Consultant Completed

TDSP/2010/035/2 Nat'l. IT Consultant Completed

TDSP/2011/064 Urgent Office Equipment Completed

TDSP/2010/035/4 Designing & Printing of the Trade

Statistics Year Book for 2011

Procurement process is on-

going.

TDSP/2010/035/5 ITC Consultant Completed

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Royal School of Administration – Development of Trade Curriculum (MOU NO. TDSP/2010/018)


TDSP/2010/029 Trade Curriculum Consultant Completed

General Directorate for International Trade – MOC ICT Master Plan (MOU NO. TDSP/2011/SP02)


TDSP/2011/063/1 Nat'l. IT Project Manager Completed

TDSP/2011/063/2 Nat'l. IT Consultancy Firm Contract signing in progress. Re-

negotiating on the commence date

TDSP/2011/063/3 Supply and installation of enterprise

servers and networks

Amended bid closing date is on 10

July 2012. BER is in progress.

Expected contract to be awarded in

mid-September.

TDSP/2011/063/4 ICT Office Equipment Contract Signed.

TDSP/2011/063/5 Turnkey solution for CO processing

and a Trade Information Website

1st bid failed. 2nd bid is in process.

Contract Award stage

TDSP/2011/063/6 Design, Supply and Deployment of a

Wide Area Network

1st bid failed. 2nd bid is in the

process. Contract signing stage

TDSP/2011/063/7 Office Furniture for ICT and ISC's

Rice Is in the process. BER stage

TDSP/2011/063/8 Supply and Installation of Generator

and Electrical Renovation Is in the process. BER stage

TDSP/2011/063/9 Office Renovation and Partitions Is in the process. BER stage

General Department of Customs and Excise – GDCE Capacity Enhancement Program (MOU NO.

TDSP/2011/SP003)




TDSP/2010/018/2 Int'l. Consultant for Customs Intelligence

System Completed

TDSP/2010/018/3 Int'l. Consultant for Customs Marine

Enforcement Completed

TDSP/2010/018/4 Nat'l. Consultant for Compilation of

Trade Statistics On Board: In progress

TDSP/2010/018/5 Int'l. Consultant for Petroleum Products

& Excise On Board: In progress

TDSP/2010/018/6 Int'l. Consultant to Review Legal

Framework Completed

Royal School of Administration – Implementing Agencies Capacity Enhance Program (MOU NO.

TDSP/2011/SP004)


TDSP/2011/069/1 Int'l. Capacity Development Consultant Completed.

TDSP/2011/069/2 Nat'l. Capacity Development Consultant

(short term) Completed.

TDSP/2011/069/3 Nat'l. Capacity Development Consultant

(long term) On Board: In progress

TDSP/2011/069/4 Int'l. CD and ME Consultant Contract signed

TDSP/2011/069/5 Int. ME and Project Proposal Formulation

Consultant Contract signed

TDSP/2011/069/6 Nat. ME and Project Development

Consultant Contract signed

TDSP/2011/069/7 National Consultant Firm Not yet started. Int'l CD

Consultant to produce TOR.

TDSP/2011/069/8 National Training Firm These two packages are combined.

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TDSP/2011/069/9 International Training Firm Int'l CD Consultant to produce

TOR.


TDSP/2011/069/11 Office Furniture Completed.

Institute of Standards of Cambodia – Development of Drafts of National Standards for Rice – Phase 1

(MOU NO. TDSP/2011/SP005)




TDSP/2011/068/3 Purchasing ISO Standards Waiting for NOL from MEF

TDSP/2011/068/4 Purchasing Technical Books and

Software Contract signing stage

TDSP/2011/068/5 Purchasing Testing Methods

TDSP/2011/068/6 Int'l. Consultant (Standards &

Guidelines) In progress

TDSP/2011/068/7 Nat'l. Consultant (Standards &

Guidelines) In progress

TDSP/2011/068/8 Int'l. Consultant (Systems Certification

Scheme) Completed

TDSP/2011/068/9 Nat'l. Consultant (Systems Certification

Scheme) Completed

DSP/2011/068/10 Nat'l. Consultant to Develop Information

Booklets Completed

TDSP/2012/077 Combined ISC Textbooks 1st round failed. 2nd bid was

commended by Bank to rebid

Fishery Administration (MAFF) – Better Quality and Safety of Fish and Fishery Products for Improving

Fish Trade Development (MOU NO. TDSP/2011/SP006)


TDSP/2011/067/1 UNIDO Consultants

Approved by S.M. 24 April. SSS

Justification approved by MEF and

WB 4 July. RFP issued 6 July.

Negotiation with UNIDO is on

progress.

TDSP/2011/067/2 Office Equipment Delivery is in progress

TDSP/2011/067/3 Laboratory Equipment Awaits technical specifications

from IA.

TDSP/2011/067/4 Office Furniture Completed.

General Department of Customs and Excise – ASYCUDA World System (MOU NO. TDSP/2012/SP007)


TDSP/2012/078/01 Consultant Services Support for

ASYCUDA

Obtain approval for SSS from

MEF and WB

TDSP/2012/078/03/1 Maintenance Services for Generators Not yet started

TDSP/2012/078/04 IT Consultant to Update ASYCUDA

website Await TOR from GDCE

TDSP/2012/078/03 Maintenance Services for IT

Equipment Not yet started

TDSP/2012/078/06 ASYCUDA Support Mechanism for

the Asia Region (ASMA)

SSS with UNCTAD. Require

justifications from GDCE.

TDSP/2012/078/07 Training consultant for ASYCUDA Awaiting TOR from GDCE

TDSP/2012/078/08

Int'l. Consultant to Develop Long-

Term Sustainability Plan for

ASYCUDA

Awaiting TOR from GDCE

TDSP/2012/078/02 Deployment of WAN Current contract expires 31 July.

Contract extension in progress

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IV. ISSUES, CHALLENGES, LESSONS LEARNED, AND THE WAY FORWARD

A. ISSUES AND CHALLENGES

A few emerging issues and challenges were encountered by the Project during the Quarter

are:

1. Reporting: Report preparation seems to be challenging on the part of the implementing

agencies. Most of the IAs are not regularly providing their monthly or quarterly reports

to D/ICO. A new format for monthly and quarterly report preparation but it seems

nobody have used it for reporting purposes. As a whole, the implementing agencies

appear to have more difficulty in preparing their reports than implementing the project

itself. The key issues now in ensuring the effectiveness of IAs in preparing reports are:

(a) regular submission of monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports; and (b) preparing

reports in the newly prescribed format. Therefore, there is a need for increased M & E

missions in the IAs to determine bottlenecks in report preparation and ensuring IA

ownership in report preparation.

2. Meetings Frequency: The frequency of meeting set by the WB mission during 2011

appear to be too frequent that only few IAs are regularly attending. When consulted,

some IA representatives complained that their participation in meetings in at least two

meetings a month (i.e. D/ICO and IA meeting; and IC meeting) have kept them away

from their precious time in implementing their respective projects.

3. M&E and Finance Harmonization: The reporting requirement for M & E and Finance

must be harmonized to avoid redundancy and duplication of efforts on the part of the

IAs and D/ICO.

4. Results Framework: The new M&E Results Framework poses another challenge on the

part of the IAs and D/ICO M & E Unit to monitor and to put into real practice. Training

modules must be introduced as soon as possible to ensure that IAs can cope with the

reporting requirements on the achievement of outputs, outcomes, and results.

B. LESSONS LEARNED

1. Case by Case Solution: Separate discussion with the head of the IAs and the most senior

officer in charge of the project on specific issues and bottlenecks would yield better

results in speeding up the progress of the project, especially the ones that are stuck.

2. Field and Phone Data Collection: Since it is not regularly possible to gather report

from each IA, another option was to interview them on the phone on the progress of their

implementation rather than to have face-to-face meeting with them. This may not be the

best option, but it is one way to ensure that regular reports can be prepared.

C. ACTION PROGRAMS FOR THE NEXT QUARTER

Overall Goal: The Project will continue pursuing the following Project Development

Objective: TDSP will contribute to increase the Royal Government of Cambodia's efficiency

in formulating and implementing effective trade policies.

Work Program for Fourth Quarter 2012: For the forthcoming quarter (October to

December 2012), the following are the action programs that the project needs to pursue:

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Component 1: Trade Policy Formulation and Implementation

Component 1a: Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) and Sanitary and Phyto-Sanitary (SPS)

Program Objectives Activities Expected Outputs Output Indicators Month of 2012 Resources

10 11 12

To accelerate the

implementation of

Government's

commitments in the

area of SPS and

TBT.

Strengthening the

Capacity of the Institute of

Standards of

Cambodia

Sixteen drafted new standards are consulted, 5

Technical Committees and

several Working Groups are met to discussed on the

standard, About 350

representatives from the private sector become aware

of standards and conformity

Better products

standards in place for the benefit of Cambodian

consumers and

producers

x x x ISC/MIME

SPS project concept

note to be included into the Pillar

Working Group for

upcoming fund

Another project proposal on SPS to be ready for future

fund

One project drafted

project proposal on SPS x MAFF

Awareness

Programme on Customs Laws and

regulations in Cambodia

Workshop materials and reports for each category of

stakeholders

Information on all Customs related

regulations, operations

and procedures is disseminated to the

public

GDCE/ME

F

Component 1b: Trade Facilitation

To strengthen

competitiveness of

current exports,

promote export

diversification by

improving, formulating, and

implementing trade

policies and regulations.

MoC ICT Master

Plan

Phase 1 of ICT Master Plan

is completed, with equipment installed

MoC is equipped with

modern tools to handle

internal and external communications as well

as transfer some key

trade procedures from a paper-based to an ICT-

based mechanisms

X x x DICO/MoC

Customs Valuation

Programme

Customs Valuation Support

System is introduced in Cambodian by end of 2012

Enhanced revenues

thanks to the setup of a national valuation

database, enhanced

quality of valuation practices and outputs

X DICO/MoC

Export Training ToT and Training

to SME in 24

provinces (export training and

coaching services)

A group of local trainers is trained and a final workshop

conducted

Increased number of

submission of business documents with reduced

mistakes, errors or

omissions

x x DICO/MoC

Component 1c: Other Legal Reforms and RGC WTO Obligations

To accelerate the

implementation of

other Government's

commitments to the

WTO, in particular

the legal reform

agenda that resulted

from WTO accession

IP Teaching and Training

Government agencies and

institutions of higher learning would have at their

disposal a well thought-out

curriculum for IP training and Khmer language

materials

Better quality and

reliability of information on IP and IPR available

in Cambodia

X X X IP/R/MoC

Support to the

drafting and

passing of the E-commerce Law

E-commerce compatible

with E-ASEAN framework

is adopted by National Assembly

Cambodian companies

able to offer e-commerce opportunities to local

and international

consumers

X X X LAD/MoC

Supporting to

Commercial Law review

Work program on legal reform to be complied with

WTO requirement and

benefit of WTO consulted

A work program indicating direction of

reform to meet WTO

regulations produced

X X X DLCN/Mo

C

Component 2: Performance Monitoring

To develop

transparent, consistent, and

sustainable

performance monitoring system.

Capacity building

on Monitoring and Evaluation to all

IAs

Training reports of M&E to IAs and DICO officials

Number of IAs and

DICO officials

participated in training

X X DICO/MoC

Consultation of

logical framework for each project

with each IA

All of projects are consisted of Results framework

Approved results

frameworks in each

project

X X DICO/MoC

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Spread awareness on Trade Sector Wide

Approach (Trade

SWAp) Awareness

Workshop

programs at 3

provinces (Banteay

Mean Cheay, Koh Kong, and Svay

Rieng)

Wide understand on Trade

SWAp

Strong capacity of

government officials

X X X D/ICO/MO

C

Share experiences and information on

trade assistance of

Cambodia Trade Development

Support Program

(TDSP-Trust Fund)

More understand the trade

assistance needs from zones and government institutions

Better quality of

domestic products

Management Trade

SWAP Project

Train users on D/ICO M&E

database

User Friendly M&E database for DICO

developed and trained

Number DICO officials know how to use

database

X

M&E Team /

DICO/MO

C

Practice M&E of

the Field work of the performance

project and

collecting information Trade

SWAp Pillars

More understand about the

M&E tools and results

framework

Number of IAs and

DICO officials know about results frameworks

and M&E tool

X X

Collect, collate and

compile Trade SWAp projects

information

More Trade SWAp

information can be collected and utilized in report

preparation

Adequate data on Trade SWAp

X X

Report about of Performing of the

Trade SWAp

project

Report describing about TDSP with the link to trade

SWAp will be able to

produced

Annual Report X

Component 3: Strengthening Institutional and Human Capacity

To build institutional

and human capacity

in Cambodia through

equipping RGC staff with appropriate

skills and experience

to implement RGC trade policies.

Capacity Building for the Department

of Trade

Information and Statistics (MoC)

Publication of Trade and Statistics Year Book

Data and statistics are

available for decision

making and policy making in MoC, through

online means and hard

copies

X D/TSI

Support the Royal School of

Administration to

design "Trade Curriculum" for its

short term

professional and long term courses.

Trade Curriculum validated and developed

The RSA is able to provide short term trade-

related courses in

addition to long term training

RSA

Development PFM Action Plan

TOR for consultant;

Contract of selected

consultant

PFM Action Plan disseminated

MEF

To Strengthen the

institutional capacity

of the TDSP at the central level

Specific skills training (English

language) for

D/ICO staff

Staff are trained on English Staff are better in term

of English X X X

All D/ICO

staff

Specific skills

training (Basic and

Intermediate IT) for

all D/ICO staff

All staff trained on IT with

final exam

All staff with better

English writing and speaking skills

X All D/ICO

staff

Specific skills training on

procuring goods

and services for international

projects

1 staff attend international

course

1 staff skills and

knowledge increased to

provide efficient procurement services

X X Procuremen

t staff

Specific skills training on project

management in

international development

context

1 staff attend international

course

2 staff skills and

knowledge increased to master project

management tools and

mechanisms

X Implementa

tion Staff

MoC endogenous

capacities to organize

training and related

events

Assess training and

conference

facilities needs and

acquire and install

recommended equipment

Equipment inventory and

assessment completed, procurement authorized

MoC is equipped with

dedicated room and

equipment for hosting

conference and

implemeting annual training plan

X

Funded by

UNDP to MOC

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Overseas request for experience sharing in

Cambodia on Trade

SWAp

2 delegations are meeting relevant

stakeholders and

getting best

practices on SWAp

in the trade field in

Cambodia

1 case study report

50 participants joined in workshop and have

appropriate information

on Trade SWAp

X DICO/MoC

Component 4: Implementation Support to TDSP

Complete work on Trade SWAp website

and launch officially

Coordinate with

service provider to complete work on

the structure of the

website and database

The website is finished and

hosted on the World Wide

Web under address http://www.tradeswap.gov.k

h

The website is ready and

is officially launched

with trained personnel to continuously provide

support in term of

website maintenance and database data entry

MoC,

D/ICO, DPs, Trade

SWAp

pillars, SSC-

TD.TRI

and WGs

Train officials to

use website and

database provided

1 officials trained

Collect and sort all trade related project

data and entered

into the database

Data are entered into the database prior to the launch

and continuously or

intermittently after launched

Organize SSC-

TD.TRI meeting

Organize half-yearly meeting of

the SSC-TD.TRI to

set policies, strategies,

directions for Trade

SWAp and all other working groups

under the SSC

Problems and issues are discussed to find solutions

or alternatives.

Policies and/or strategies are formulated and put

into action

MoC,

D/ICO, Trade

SWAp

pillars, WGs, DPs,

Private

Sector

Organize Annual

Trade SWAp Retreat

Organize the annual

Trade SWAp Retreat to wrap up

activities from the

past years, discuss issues, problems

and lesson learned

to improve the effectiveness and

efficiency of the

Trade SWAp. Establish new

action plans for

upcoming year.

Problems, issues and lesson learned are discussed and

solutions and/or alternatives

found. Action plans are established and put into

action.

Action plans are

implemented with goals,

objectives and/or indicators met.

MoC,

D/ICO, Trade

SWAp

pillars, WGs, DPs,

Private

Sector

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