ICA Transport Sector Platform

ICA Member’s Meeting Paris, 17 May, 2011

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

Background

At the last Members meeting, JICA and EIB presented the Concept Note for the ICA Transport Sector Platform with some focus on

Promoting the One Stop Border Posts Development of OSBPs Source Book The OSBP Sensitization Workshop: Lesson

Learned from Africa Facilitation of Ports and Airports PPPs

TA for facilitating private participation Support for improving aviation safety

Establishment of a knowledge archive on the ICA website

Promoting the OSBPs Development of OSBP Source Book

Objective : The Study will aim to develop the OSBP Source Book which gives

guidance for all the relevant stakeholders including government officials, RECs and DPs to implement OSBPs in Africa.

Scope of the Study: Review and Analyze existing documents regarding the

implementation of OSBPs Collect and Analyze further information necessary in order to

complement existing documents Develop the OSBP Source Book

Timeline: January 2011: Signing of the contract April 2011: Submission of the 1st draft OSBP

Source Book

Contents of the OSBP Source Book : Part1: OSBP Concept Part2: Critical issues for the Implementation of OSBPs Part3: Case Studies (Chirundu, EAC, Cinkansé)

Promoting the OSBPs Part1: OSBP CONCEPT

OSBP Concept and Applications Rationale and Projected benefit Overview of Agency Operating at Borders Review of Current Trends in Border Management and International

Best Practice

Part2: Critical Issues for the Implementation Traffic and Operation Baseline Survey Institutional Structure for Implementation and Sample Action Plan Legal Framework for OSBP Border Procedures Simplification and Harmonization Joint Inspection and OSBP Operations Physical Facilities and Traffic Flow ICT Applications Common Control Zone Management Tools for Implementation

Part3: Case Studies (Chirundu, EAC, Cinkansé)

Promoting the OSBPs The 1st Joint OSBP Sensitization Workshop: Lessons

Learned from Africa, May 23rd-25th, Arusha, Tanzania Objectives:1. To introduce the EAC border control agencies, the RECs and 　　　　

ICPs to the Source Book highlights2. To create a forum for discussing experiences and lessons learned in

OSBP implementation3. To discuss the way forward in implementing OSBPs in the EAC and

elsewhere as well as ways for future information sharing Participants: More than 100 participants from Sub-Saharan Africa. Contents:

How to Implement OSBPs: Lessons Learned from Africa Case Studies of OSBP Implementation (Chirundu, Cinkanse,

EAC’s on-going Projects) Progress Toward Regional Strategic Plan for OSBP

Implementation Contribution from Development Partners Refinement of Implementation Strategies Future Perspectives on OSBP Implementation

Facilitation Ports/Airports PPP Study to Assess the Potential for Enhanced Private

Participation in the Maritime and Air Transport Sector Objective :

The Study will aim to identify targeted interventions which would facilitate private participation in key ports and airports across the African continent (Northern and Sub-Saharan Africa).

Scope of the Study: Review the past experience of private sector involvement in the

maritime and air transport sector Assess the investment climate, including supporting institutional

and legal frameworks Analyze PPP candidate projects and necessary success

ingredients. Hold the Dissemination Workshop

Timeline: Jul. 2011: Signing of the contract Dec. 2011: Submission of the Final Report Dec. 2011: The Dissemination Workshop

The Way Forward Promoting the OSBPs

Further activities under consideration

Facilitation of Ports and Airports PPPs Appoint consultants and ensure good progress on

the study according to indicative timetable Following study completion, consider next steps

in facilitation process

Establishing knowledge archive ICA Secretariat sector-widely (Energy, Water,

and Transport) working on structure and contents

Thank you for your attention