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The OECD Indicators on Trade Facilitation: What is the
Impact of TF Measures on Trade Flows and Trade Costs ?
WTO WORKSHOP ON RECENT ANALYSES OF THE DOHA ROUNDGeneva, 2 November 2010
OECD measurements of trade facilitation costs and
benefitsA quantitative assessment of the benefits of
trade facilitation, focussing on the distribution of gains among groups of countries
An analysis of the costs of introducing and implementing TF measures, seeking to understand “the cost implications of proposed measures” in the future agreement
Trade facilitation indicators, focussing on the impact of specific TF measures included in the draft agreement
TF indicators - a close connection to the WTO
negotiations
Following the structure of the Draft Consolidated Negotiating Text;
Aiming to provide a basis for prioritizing trade facilitation actions by governments
Helping mobilise technical assistance by donors in a targeted way.
Eleven Families of measures (plus one)
1.Information availability2.Involvement of the trade community3.Advance rulings4.Appeal procedures5.Fees and charges6.Formalities – Documents7.Formalities – Automation8.Formalities – Procedures9.Internal Cooperation 10.External Cooperation 11.Consularization12.Governance and Impartiality*
Expanding coverage
• Currently including the 30 “old” OECD countries and Hong Kong, China
• Seeking to expand to recently acceded OECD countries, OECD’s “Enhanced Engagement” partners and any other country interested in participating, on a voluntary basis.
• Database and methodology adapted to developing country concerns
Relative impact on trade flows
Total Economy
Contribution to the reduction of costs
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Comparison to other variables
TFIs composition
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Welfare effects of trade facilitation (million USD and per cent of
total)
Thank you
OECD Trade Policy Studies
Overcoming Border Bottlenecks THE COSTS AND BENEFITS OF TRADE FACILITATION
www.oecd.org/trade/facilitation