REVIEW OF TECHNICAL COOPERATION ACTIVITIES OF UNCTAD IN 1999

TD United Nations Conference Trade Development UNITED NATIONS Distr. GENERAL TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 17 August 2000 ENGLISH ONLY TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD Forty-seventh session Geneva, 9 October 2000 Item 3 provisional agenda REVIEW OF TECHNICAL COOPERATION ACTIVITIES OF UNCTAD Report Secretary-General UNCTAD Annex 1: Review activities undertaken 1999 TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 2 CONTENTS Paragraphs Introduction 1 Review activities programme area 2-364 . Division Globalization Development Strategies 2- 40 1. Macroeconomic development policies 2- 11 () Technical support Intergovernmental Group 24 2- 7 () Economic development regional dynamics Africa: 8- 11 lessons East Asian experience 2. Globalization, development debt management 12- 30 () Globalization, finance sustainable development 12- 18 () Development global greenhouse gas emissions trading system 12- 15 (ii) Capital market development Africa 16- 18 () DMFAS Programme 19- 30 3. Special programmes 31- 40 () Assistance Palestinian people 31- 37 () Investment promotion (Palestinian Investment Promotion Agency - PIPA) 38 () Trust Fund Iron Ore 39- 40 . Division International Trade Goods Services, 41-156 Commodities 1. Trade analysis systemic issues 41-116 () Development trade capacities 41- 82 () Impact Uruguay follow- selected 41- 44 African countries: country studies (ii) Tripartite project: UNCTAD component 45- 49 UNCTAD/WTO/ITC Joint Integrated Technical Assistance Programme selected Developed African Countries (JITAP) (iii) Technical assistance countries acceding WTO 50- 69 (iv) Support developing countries multilateral trade negotiations 70- 73 () Trade services ! CAPAS 74- 82 () Trade Analysis Information System (TRAINS) 83- 90 () TRAINS CD-ROM 83- 88 (ii) TRAINS Generalized System Preferences (GSP) 89- 90 () Preferential arrangements 91-116 () Market access, trade laws preferences 91-101 (ii) Global System Trade Preferences Developing 102-103 Countries (GSTP) (iii) Subregional regional integration 104-108 (iv) Technical cooperation trade relations economic 109-116 cooperation Mediterranen region TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 3 Paragraphs 2. Commodities 117-124 () Commodity-based development diversification 117-119 () Natural resources 120-121 () Commodity marketing risk management 122-124 3. Trade, environment development 125-146 () General 125-137 () BIOTRADE Initiative 138-146 4. Competition law policy consumer protection 147-156 () National activities 150-151 () Regional subregional activities 152-155 () Participation seminars conferences 156 . Division Investment, Technology Enterprise Development 157-228 1. International investment, transnationals technology flows 157-171 () Identifying assessing implications development issues 157-164 relevant internationl investment agreements (IIAs) () UNCTAD/International Chamber Commerce project investment 165-171 guides capacity building developed countries 2. National innovation investment policies 172-191 () FORINVEST: policy framework attracting foreign investment 172-175 () Investment policy reviews 176-179 () TRANSACT: negotiating international business arrangements 180-183 () STAMP: strengthening/streamlining agencies concerned 184-187 maximizing promoting FDI () STIP: science, technology innovation policies 188-191 3. Enterprise development 192-228 () EMPRETEC: entrepreneurship SME development 192-208 () Mediterranean 2000 200-205 (ii) Centres Innovation Enterprise Development 206-208 () SME development programmes 209-219 () Enhancing public!private sector dialogue LDCs 209-210 (ii) National policies measures growing small micro 211-212 enterprises LDCs (iii) Private sector trade development programme 213-215 (iv) Enterprise networking: commodity production trade 216-218 diversification Asian-African partnerships () Enhancing participation women entrepreneurs LDC 219 economies () Accounting reform retraining 220-228 () Reform retraining 220-225 (ii) Environmental accounting workshops 226-228 TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 4 Paragraphs . Division Services Infrastructure Development Trade 229-344 Efficiency 1. Trade infrastructure 229-270 () Transport 229-247 () Advance Cargo Information System (ACIS) 229-235 (ii) Ports, shipping training 236-247 () Trade facilitation 248-270 () ASYCUDA 248-260 (ii) Multimodal transport trade facilitation 261-270 2. Business facilitation 271-280 () Development competitive insurance markets 271-277 () Legal issues 278-280 3. Services development 281-344 () Microfinance 281-287 () Human resources development 288-291 () TRAINMAR 292-299 (ii) UNCTAD Port Management Certificate 300-304 (iii) TRAINFORTRADE 305-318 4. Trade Point programme 319-344 . Office Special Coordinator Developed, Landlocked 345-351 Island Developing Countries . Executive Direction Management Support Services 352-365 1. UNCTAD/UNDP Global Programme 353-361 2. Advisory services 362-364 Tables Pages . Division Globalization Development Strategies 18- 21 . Division International Trade Goods Services, Commodities 52- 56 . Division Investment, Technology Enterprise Development 77- 79 . Division Services Infrastructure Development, Trade Efficiency 106-113 . Office Special Coordinator Developed, Landlocked 116 Island Developing Countries . Cross-divisional advisory services 120 . Executive Direction Management Support Services 120 TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 5 Notes references dollars ($) United States dollars. Tables Amounts brackets negative . IALA means “Inter-Agency Letter Agreement”. OPC means “operationally financially completed”. asterisk (*) project number UNCTAD acted associate agency. Details percentages necessarily add totals, owing rounding. financial data tables projects reflect situation 31 December 1998. Occasionally, total expenditures exceed total budget. Early 1999, budget figures corrected reflect correct income. negative amounts 1998 expenditures column pertain adjustments prior year accounts / savings liquidation prior years obligations. TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 6 Abbreviations ALADI Latin American Integration Association APEC Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum BTI Bureau du Trafic International CAPAS Coordinated African Programme Assistance Services CDM Clean Development Mechanism COMESA Common Market Eastern Southern Africa CS cost sharing DANIDA Danish International Development Agency DESA Department Economic Social Affairs DFID Department International Development DMFAS Debt Management Financial Analysis System DSE German Foundation International Development DSM Debt Sustainability Model ECCAS Economic Community Central African States ECOWAS Economic Community Western African States EISADARM Eastern Southern African Initiative Debt Reserves Management FDI foreign direct investment FTAA Free Trade Area Americas GATS General Agreement Trade Services GSP Generalized System Preferences GSTP Global System Trade Preferences Developing Countries ICME International Council Metals Environment IDRC International Development Research Centre IMF International Monetary Fund IPF indicative planning figure IRSG International Rubber Study Group ISO International Organization Standardization IRU International Road Transport Union ITC International Trade Centre UNCTAD/WTO ITU International Telecommunication Union JITAP Joint Integrated Technical Assistance Programme Selected Developed African Countries JOBMAR --job Training Shipping Ports LDC developed country MEFMI Macroeconomic Financial Management Institute Eastern Southern Africa MENA Middle Eastern North Africa MICAS Microcomputer-based Commodity Analysis Information System TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 7 NIE newly industrialized economy OAU Organization African Unity ODA official development assistance OECD Organisation Economic -operation Development PHARE European Community assistance programme reconstruction economies Central Eastern Europe (Originally: "Poland Hungary: Assistance Reconstruction Economy") POEMA Programme Poverty Environment Amazonia RBP restrictive business practices SAARC South Asian Association Regional Cooperation SADC Southern African Development Community SAIC Science Application International Corporation SCFB Sociéé de Chemins de Fer de Burkina SDR special drawing SICF Sociéé Ivoirienne des Chemins de Fer SIDA Swedish International Development Agency SIECA Permanent Secretariat General Treaty Central American Economic Integration SITDC SADC Industry Trade Coordination Division SMART System Market Analysis Restrictions Trade SPPD support policy programme development (UNDP) SPR Special Programme Resources (UNDP) STS Support Technical Services (UNDP) TCR Tanzanian Railways Corporation TRAC targets resource assignments core (UNDP) TRAINS Trade Analysis Information System UDEAC Central African Customs Economic Union UEMOA Union économique monétaire ouest!africaine UNDP United Nations Development Programme UNEP United Nations Environment Programme UNFCCC United Nations Framework Convention Climate Change UNFIP United Nations Fund International Partnership UNIDO United Nations Industrial Development Organization UNITAR United Nations Institute Training Research USAID United States Agency International Development WIPO World Intellectual Property Organization WTO World Trade Organization TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 8 Introduction 1. annex description main technical cooperation projects programmes undertaken UNCTAD 1999. presented, , accordance structure divisions/branches secretariat responsible backstopping projects programmes concerned. list individual projects implemented organizational unit narrative. Review activities programme area . Division Globalization Development Strategies 1. Macroeconomic development policies () Technical support Intergovernmental Group 24 2. Development context: international monetary financial system decisive impact interdependence international trade, finance development, contributes shaping international environment development national macroeconomic policies individual countries. role Intergovernmental Group 24 (!24) strengthen contribution developing countries discussions negotiations issues related design functioning international monetary financial system. 3. Objectives: project aims strengthening !24 efforts build capacity developing countries meaningful contributions design international monetary financial system, strengthen ability cope consequences interdependence. 4. Features/output: -24 technical studies, prepared internationally renowned experts, preparation discussions negotiations international monetary financial issues IMF' Interim Committee, Joint IMF/World Bank Development Committee bodies. papers presented Technical Group -24 meetings -24 Deputies Ministers, published special series. 1999 drafts 15 studies submitted -24. 5. topics covered : orderly workouts cross-border private debt; IMF World Bank international financial architecture; role BIS international financial governance; standards transparency banking regulation supervision; adequacy TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 9 international liquidity current international economic environment; implications United States conditions eleventh quota increase Fund; issues exchange-rate policies developing countries; update effects potential HIPC Initiative; country ownership development cooperation; evaluation ESAF; social funds stabilization adjustment programmes; developmental costs benefits foreign direct investment; strengthening developing countries WTO; interests, options strategies developing developed countries multilateral trade negotiations. 6. addition regular meetings, benefited participation consultants preparing research papers project, presentations , discussions , independent experts, special meetings held connection project. January, brainstorming meeting future international financial system brought senior experts regions world, World Bank, IMF UNCTAD. opportunity exchange views technical political possibilities reform key areas international monetary financial system, attention focused interests developing countries search mechanism prevent financial crises future. discussions helped !24 identify priorities , options , developing countries efforts contribute constructively debate international financial architecture. November, workshop "Developing Countries Multilateral Trade Negotiations" held cooperation Center International Development Harvard University. Twenty- senior representatives developing transition countries, including level Minister, 30 experts academia, international organizations development agencies discussed institutional capacity developing countries implement international trade agreements, dispute settlement procedures transparency, trade-related intellectual property rights, special differential treatment developed countries, special issues trade services agriculture, labour environmental standards relation trade. 7. Results: Eighteen research papers, submitted -24 meetings 1998, published Volumes XI International Monetary Financial Issues 1990s. , paperback version book Capital Account Regimes Developing Countries, including studies submitted -24 previous years, published Macmillan Press. project contributed significantly strengthening coherence !24 enhancing understanding developing countries current upcoming issues subject discussion negotiation international financial institutions, capacity !24 countries contribute constructively discussions. contributed debate policy makers, staff international institutions academia. () Economic development regional dynamics Africa: lessons East Asian experience TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 10 8. Development context: rapid outward-oriented development newly industrialized economies (NIEs) East South-East Asia lessons countries draw successful experience centre debate development policy years. outbreak financial crisis region renewed debate NIEs’ development strategy. , analysis East Asian experience , crisis contribute design adequate policies developing countries. light financial crisis, policy elements dealing financing aspect development strategy receiving attention. 9. Objectives: project aims enhancing understanding policy makers developing countries countries economies transition factors contributed successful development East South-East Asia, remaining weaknesses newly emerging problems NIEs. 10. Features /output: line objective project, research started issues, including management capital account; corporate governance patterns enterprise finance; public finance debt management. studies, draw country regional experiences, finalized 2000 feed subsequent technical cooperation activities. 11. Results: final drafts research papers, work started 1999, circulated 2000. planned submitted seminar African policy makers beginning 2001 provide inputs preparation Trade Development Report, case studies . 1999, Part Trade Development Report 1998 ! "African Development Comparative Perspective" ! largely based research papers prepared project, updated submitted commercial publication 1999. lead wider dissemination research carried project contribute ongoing debate development policies Africa policy makers, academics civil society. TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 11 2. Globalization, development debt management . Globalization, finance sustainable development () Development global greenhouse gas emissions trading system 12. Development context: project response decision Article 17 Kyoto Protocol United Nations Framework Convention Climate Change (UNFCCC). focuses providing needed assistance Governments international stakeholders formulate continue development greenhouse gas emissions trading system. 13. Objectives: project continues provide ongoing support interested Governments, corporations -governmental organizations development , , technical assistance, capacity building developing countries economies transition. contributes supporting furthering research Clean Development Mechanism emissions trading. 14. Features/output/results: main outputs 1999 included: () publication extensive distribution (2000 copies) research report “International Rules Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading: Defining Principles, Modalities, Rules Guidelines Verification, Reporting Accountability” (UNCTAD/GDS/GFSB/Misc.6), accompanied Executive Summary (UNCTAD/GDS/GFSB/Misc.6/Executive Summary); (ii) preparation joint research report (UNCTAD, UNDP, UNEP UNIDO) “Clean Development Mechanism” (CDM), based deliberations Ad Hoc Working Group CDM; (iii) preparation research report “Voluntary Participation Developing Countries”; (iv) preparation research report “Size Carbon Market”; () preparation “Comprehensive Emissions Trading Manual”, evolving manual workshops developing countries economies transition. 15. activities included: “Regional Workshop Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Countries Economies Transition”, held Moscow, Russian Federation, September 1999. objective improve awareness, share experiences, identify capacity building countries transition. addition, participation discussions negotiations UNFCCC subsidiary body meetings (June 1999, Bonn, Germany) Fourth Conference Parties UNFCCC (November 1999, Bonn, Germany); preparation publication quarterly newsletter, Global Greenhouse Emissions Trader. number meetings attended order contribute progress setting international emissions trading system. TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 12 (ii) Capital market development Africa 16. Development context: Developing countries faced international environment increasing reliance private financing development, ongoing trend declining volumes official development assistance. , development effective mechanisms domestic resource mobilization developing countries increasingly critical. number African countries initiated efforts decade develop domestic capital markets serve, inter alia, mobilize domestic foreign financial resources. UNCTAD cooperating Economic Commission Africa (ECA) project capital market development Africa seeks support countries’ efforts strengthening process development domestic capital markets. 17. Objectives: project aims assist African countries seeking develop domestic capital market . project envisages provision targeted training seminars study tours, preparation policy-oriented studies, seeks address specific requests technical assistance. 18. Output/results: 1999 major activities undertaken part project. fact-finding missions undertaken July September order assess state capital market development African countries determine technical assistance requirements. mission July visited South Africa, Botswana, Malawi Zambia September visited Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon ôte ’Ivoire. major activity organization High-Level Policy Workshop Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, November gain wider country representation consideration technical assistance African countries regard capital market development. basis missions workshop, areas project provide technical assistance identified programme assistance prepared. . DMFAS Programme 19. Development context: scant attention paid developing countries basic functions debt management contributing factors debt crisis 1980s. basic functions include: () compilation accurate --date records external loans; () full awareness timing amounts debt-servicing obligation; () possibility projecting impact foreign borrowing decisions entities debt profile balance payments. 20. Objectives: objectives Debt Management Financial Analysis System (DMFAS) Programme : developing countries countries transition develop TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 13 administrative, institutional legal structures effective debt management; establish adequate information system, detailed aggregated data loan contracts, future disbursements, future debt service payments; improve national capacity define select debt strategies; increase national capacity record grants projects financed external resources, contributing aid management. 21. Features: core DMFAS technical cooperation package provision effective debt management framework analysis computer-based debt management system. system installed central banks ministries finance framework technical cooperation country project, funded UNDP, multilateral bilateral donors, Governments . 22. assistance Programme main features: () Advisory services, including assessments advice technical, administrative, legal institutional debt management issues, assistance software installation maintenance; () Software designed meet operational, statistical analytical debt managers bodies involved elaborating external debt strategies; () Training software debt management issues general. 23. 50 active country projects total yearly extrabudgetary expenditure $2.3 million year, DMFAS Programme main technical cooperation programmes UNCTAD. 24. response high demand countries cooperating DMFAS Programme, UNCTAD regularly organizes regional interregional workshops seminars pertaining current debt management topics trends advance DMFAS system. events enhance understanding debt management problems developing countries countries economies transition, accordance Midrand Declaration adopted UNCTAD IX 1996. 25. DMFAS, represents 15 years cumulative experience area debt management, state---art debt management system, widely standard system world. years, DMFAS Programme doubled client base 50 countries. long- medium-term debts managed DMFAS amount $520 billion represent 30 cent TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 14 debts group countries. expected expansion continue Programme managing client base 60 countries. 26. Output/results/impact: 1999, activities focused continued implementation version system (DMFAS 5.0/5.1), replacing previous DMFAS 4.1Plus version. version, English, French, Russian Spanish, developed Oracle’ relational database management system fourth-generation programming tools. 27. 1999, addition maintenance system, implementation support, major activities included assessments demonstration missions, design national regional projects. 28. gains obtained DMFAS Programme user countries difficult quantify, benefits information, analysis, negotiations policy-making easily measured. , generally accepted gains exceed cost DMFAS country projects. cost projects ranges $60,000 $1 million, depending activities undertaken, size debt database computerized, equipment staff included project. 29. , DMFAS pays making debt-servicing procedures efficient checking inconsistencies claims creditor agencies. Substantial savings avoiding unnecessary costs overpayments creditors penalty interests due poor bookkeeping. Argentina, , DMFAS project cost $1 million, direct savings -year implementation phase project amounted $25 million. 30. DMFAS Programme products services framework country projects, funding generally , operates central team experts ( 17 professionals) based Geneva. 1995, addition regular budget country projects, team funded group bilateral donors. Donor meetings organized regularly order obtain resources required. Discussions ensure stable adequate funding Programme continue respond challenges . TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 15 3. Special programmes () Assistance Palestinian people 31. Development context: Building opportunities created Israel!Palestine economic accords 1994, work UNCTAD secretariat assistance Palestinian people acquired clear emphasis operational activities. endorsement Palestinian Authority (PA) UNCTAD’ “Programme Technical Cooperation Activities”, secretariat requested extend technical assistance priority areas. 1995, UNCTAD secretariat fielded 20 advisory missions 14 project areas prepared number project proposals, endorsed concerned Ministries PA. 32. Objectives: line provisions United Nations Medium-term Plan 1998!2001, UNCTAD aims continue work, accordance mandate, assisting Palestinian people develop capacities effective policy-making management. secretariat’ technical cooperation programme area aims provide concrete assistance PA view bolstering Palestinian institutional development helping create enabling environment private sector. 33. Features: year witnessed substantial progress projects commenced, advisory missions project preparation areas, identification extrabudgetary resources implement pending project proposals. 1999, secretariat completed activities projects, funded combination Regular Budget, UNDP, UNITAR bilateral resources: () Feasibility study industrial estate Nablus () Promoting cooperation PA Egypt Jordan improving subregional trade-related services (customs procedures, transport coordination, business information trade) () Training programme international commercial diplomacy (Phase ) 34. Project implementation advisory services continued 1999 : () Strengthening trade efficiency: Trade Point Palestine Ramallah TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 16 () Guidelines principles sustained development Palestinian economy (including macroeconomic forecasting analysis) () Strengthening technical operational capacities customs administration trade facilitation. 35. Bilateral funding identified pledged cover project activities, due commence 2000, : () Training programme international commercial diplomacy (Phase II) () Debt Management Financial Analysis System (DMFAS) () Support small medium-sized enterprise development (EMPRETEC). 36. Advisory services 1997!1999 resulted project proposals areas, funding mobilized 1999, : () Promoting cooperation PA subregional trade partners improving trade- related services (Phase II) () Strengthening institutional capacities domestic insurance sector () Seminar international procurement trading strategic food commodities commodity supply management () Statistical series Palestinian international trade () Managerial institutional capacities operation Gaza Commercial Sea Port () Guidelines human resource development trade: TRAINFORTRADE 37. 1999, UNCTAD contributed execution project promote trade Palestinian Authority Egypt Jordan. participated backstopping multinational team experts. findings experts presented workshop Ramallah June 1999. follow- workshop recommendations, UNCTAD mission organized 1999 carry study-cum-report focusing trade facilitation information technologies customs procedures, objective “Strengthening institutional managerial capacities Palestine Customs administration”. TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 17 () Investment promotion (Palestinian Investment Promotion Agency !! PIPA) 38. Impact orientation: number factors cited attest relevance , demand , UNCTAD’ technical assistance: number requests advisory services, actual missions undertaken, subsequent follow- UNCTAD PA mobilize project resources, close cooperation regard. extrabudgetary funding approved projects implemented 1998!1999 attests role programme. Press coverage, reader interest citation sources UNCTAD’ studies subject provide indication impact UNCTAD’ work Palestinian economy. extent PA endorsed UNCTAD' proposals technical cooperation activities emanating findings research analysis, UNCTAD’ capacity contribute reform policy institutional framework recognized prime beneficiary. survey small group senior PA officials act counterparts secretariat, evaluation indicators . Respondents’ evaluation main strengths UNCTAD assistance highlighted factors research, analysis studies, close coordination PA, good selection experts, -house technical capacity, willingness assist good knowledge local conditions. Weaknesses cited concerned logistical support, lengthy administrative procedures, lack regular field presence funding shortfalls. () Trust Fund Iron Ore 39. Development context: suspension activities Association Iron Ore Exporting Countries 1 June 1989, Governments countries decided establish trust fund iron ore information administered UNCTAD. 40. Output/results: Iron Ore Statistics, statistical report published annually August, continues series started 1989. tables worldwide country-specific data iron ore production, exports, imports prices, pellet production, exports production capacity data relevant world iron ore market. 1999 Market Report Iron Ore latest series annual publications ( issued April/) updated data iron ore production, trade prices, short-term outlook, market analysis. Annually, sales income reports percentage total expenditures Fund increased 25 cent early 1990s 57 cent years. TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 pages 18 -21 TABLE ( bookmarks) TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 22 . Division International Trade Goods Services, Commodities 1. Trade analysis systemic issues () Development trade capacities () Impact Uruguay follow- selected African countries: country studies 41. Development context: African countries highly dependent foreign trade, export-led growth remains constrained weak production structures heavy reliance narrow range primary exports. UNCTAD IX, member States agreed UNCTAD focus assisting effective integration developing countries international trading system promote development competitiveness. 42. Objectives: main objectives studies : assist Governments acquiring understanding impact Uruguay respective economies facilitate policy responses adjusting Uruguay agreements, maximum advantage opportunities created . study national workshop discuss findings recommendations. 43. Features: approach conducting studies based assumption attainment effective integration world trading system depends exogenous trade factors adoption suitable domestic policies. methodology adopted consists analysing existing trade flows country, identifying extent tariff benefit exports concerned. addition, attention paid growth export products, identified. 44. Output/results: October 1997, request African Ministers Trade, UNCTAD, financial assistance Governments France Netherlands, launched series country-specific studies selected African countries impact Uruguay Agreements national economy attendant trade policy adjustment adapt respond challenges opportunities. countries covered Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Niger Togo. Work country studies started 1997, completion delayed owing unavailability relevant data. 1999, draft studies completed Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad Niger, studies Mali Togo finalized early 2000. studies Benin Burkina Faso integrated complemented similar work launched countries JITAP ( ). studies technical material national workshops trade policy multilateral trading system. TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 23 (ii) Tripartite project: UNCTAD component UNCTAD/WTO/ITC Joint Integrated Technical Assistance Programme Selected Developed African Countries (JITAP) 45. Development context: JITAP integrated response UNCTAD, WTO International Trade Centre UNCTAD/WTO (ITC), collaboration interested international donors, assist effective integration beneficiary African countries international trading system promote development. 46. Objectives: JITAP’ objective enhance development prospects competitiveness African countries increased participation international trade. emphasizes human resource development institutional capacity building strengthening export supply capabilities. 47. Features: JITAP promotes main objective implementation series interconnected activities aimed building national capacity understand WTO Agreements development implications beneficiary country, including trade negotiations; adapting policy regulatory framework WTO Agreements; enhancing country’ capacity advantage WTO Agreements improved export readiness. UNCTAD’ contribution focused track, involved, ITC WTO, aspects implementation 15 clusters JITAP activities. 48. JITAP Common Trust Fund beneficiary countries launched 1 March 1998 estimated funding $10.3 million. 1999, total pledges Fund 13 donor countries amounted $8.2 million. Fund managed ITC supervised Steering Group representatives donors, beneficiaries secretariats ITC, UNCTAD WTO. 49. Output/results: 8 beneficiary countries JITAP Benin, Burkina Faso, ôte ’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Tunisia, Uganda United Republic Tanzania. 1999, agencies implementing JITAP delivered $3 million activities. part, UNCTAD, addition supporting ITC WTO heavy administrative tasks JITAP activities, lead facilitating participated : () Launching 7 country-specific studies impact multilateral trading system Benin, Burkina Faso, ôte ’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda United Republic Tanzania . studies provide: () information assist country understanding impact WTO Agreements economy facilitate adaptation national trade policies; (ii) analyses opportunities country multilateral trade liberalization TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 24 challenges arising advantage opportunities; analyses country’ trade interests trade negotiation objectives multilateral regional trade negotiations. Drafts studies completed 7 countries technical material “national symposia high-level seminars trade policy measures framework multilateral trading system”, organized jointly 3 agencies countries concerned, 5 countries (Burkina Faso, ôte ’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya Uganda) early November 1999 prior WTO Ministerial Conference. events attended average 80!100 persons Government, parliamentarians, private sector representatives, NGOs academia. produced recommendations follow- measures relating trade policy, legislation priority issues trade negotiations. Similar events convened Benin United Republic Tanzania year 2000. studies revised finalized basis comments received events. UNCTAD initiated work preparation country studies transfer technology policies Ghana, Kenya, Uganda United Republic Tanzania; studies completed 2000; () Providing resource persons service series 8 specialized subregional workshops ! training, 4 East African JITAP countries 4 West African JITAP countries. covered topics: TBT SPS; textiles clothing; agriculture; customs valuation, rules origin pre-shipment. workshops attended resource persons country, specialized topic consideration deliver training. training, resource persons training material. Local training information dissemination exercises carried number JITAP countries national network JITAP trainers; () Procurement delivery equipment, including computer accessories, printer, scanner photocopier UNCTAD documentation 4 JITAP countries (Ghana, Kenya, Uganda United Republic Tanzania) setting reference centres multilateral trading system academic research community. sites centres Ghana Institute Management Public Administration (GIMPA) Accra, Kenya Institute Business Training (KIBT) Nairobi, Makerere University Business School Kampala College Business Education (CBE) Dar-es-Salaam. equipment delivered 4 sites installed operational 3 1999 (equipment installed GIMPA). managers centres trained ITC expert; TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 25 WTO document WT/ACC/7/Rev.1, Technical Note Accession Process, 19 November 1999.1 () Organization 3-week special training ASYCUDA 6 customs officials, 3 Benin Burkina Faso, ECOWAS Community Computer Centre Lomé (Togo) September!October 1999. training intended prepare countries shifting advanced versions ASYCUDA software; () JITAP website (jitap.org), jointly prepared ITC, UNCTAD WTO, set maintained ITC. electronic communication discussion facility, form integral part JITAP website, developed prototype successfully tested. Production facility concluded 2000, managed ITC. (iii) Technical assistance countries acceding WTO 50. Development context. 1999, UNCTAD secretariat pursued implementation intergovernmental mandate agreed UNCTAD IX, aimed assisting countries process accession WTO part integration world economy international trading system. technical assistance delivered national regional projects financed UNDP. development area launching, November 1999, UNCTAD Trust Fund Project WTO Accessions 2000!2001. 51. providing technical assistance WTO acceding countries, UNCTAD maintained close contact developed cooperation WTO secretariat. , technical note accession process, acknowledged “-operation UNCTAD provision tailoring technical assistance close complementary”. 1 52. Objectives. UNCTAD’ technical cooperation Governments acceding countries general objectives: () assist national officials elaborating optimal policy approaches WTO accession process, making inventory relevant problems solved internal external nature, including related adaptation existing trade-related legislation WTO rules disciplines; (ii) Training national officials strengthen knowledge multilateral trade negotiation techniques tactics order improve negotiating capacity; TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 26 (iii) provide advice trade policy formulation, relating WTO accession negotiations; (iv) strengthen capacities trade-supporting national institutional structures (including private sector academic community) training joint analysis relevant problem areas. 53. Features. Technical assistance delivered UNCTAD : () Undertaking advisory missions working national negotiating team; () Assistance preparing documentation required WTO accession negotiations; () Preparation analytical papers briefings national policy-makers; () Training national trade negotiators specific issues accession process; () Organization brainstorming meetings seminars; () Diffusion trade policy information. 54. Output/results/impact. 1999, outputs results achieved implementation main projects, depending specific situation individual acceding countries: 55. Algeria, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Nepal Viet Nam: Activities focused : () supporting preparations national negotiating teams meetings WTO Working Parties Accessions, including definition negotiating strategy tactics; () assisting Governments preparation offers market access goods, commitments agriculture services sectors; () preparing reports background papers policies acceding countries’ trading partners members WTO regard accession scenarios accession negotiations; () providing expertise advice strengthening capacity building area trade policy; () training trade officials specific trade policy issues. impact technical assistance resulted effective participation countries’ negotiating teams WTO accession negotiations improved understanding WTO rules disciplines implications national policy options. TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 27 56. Jordan: cooperation Government Jordan, UNCTAD organized regional seminar Arab acceding countries (Amman, 1999) participation WTO WIPO secretariats. UNCTAD advice final stages Jordan’ accession process, completed December 1999. 57. Sudan: UNCTAD secretariat ad hoc support Government preparation memorandum Sudan’ foreign trade regime, prospects launching financing national project consideration. memorandum submitted WTO January 1999 substantive phase WTO accession process start. UNCTAD -organized study tour 20 officials Geneva WTO accession issues (June 1999). 58. Nepal: activities 1999 technical assistance project Nepal’ accession WTO focused examination macroeconomic, regional sectoral trade issues matters context WTO requirements, aimed formulation coherent negotiation options strategies meeting Working Party meeting, background inputs initial offers goods services. work Nepal international consultants organized tables meetings aimed training Nepalese trade officials future negotiators respective areas WTO issues capacity building exercises. Nepalese trade officials study tour neighbouring countries discuss WTO issues part capacity building. Activities sensitize private sector events organized Chamber Commerce support project started. 59. Cambodia: UNCTAD secretariat ad hoc support Government preparation memorandum Cambodia’ foreign trade regime, submitted WTO 1999. , government officials Phnom Penh undertook -month study tour Geneva. activities financed Trust Fund Developed Countries. 60. Belarus: technical assistance focused preparation documentation meeting Working Party Accession, preparation initial offers goods services, including agricultural support documents bilateral market access negotiations. activities included capacity building training elements. Activities carried form advisory missions advise preparation documents domestic support agriculture agricultural export subsidies, including seminar WTO Agreement Agriculture implication Belarus; mission assist finalization initial offer services, including brainstorming session covering service sectors balancing negotiation options strategies respective concessions; mission assist preparation revised market access offer goods, including intensive sessions prepare programme action relating revised offer presentation negotiation techniques tariffs WTO context. TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 28 61. Viet Nam: Vietnamese trade officials received training UNCTAD Geneva fellowships. activities undertaken: Organization making arrangements : Training courses: () 7-member high-level Vietnamese study-tour WTO accession negotiation experience Russian Federation China Moscow August 1999 Beijing August 1999; (ii) national training preparation draft commitments area services participation international consultants experts, 80 national participants, Hanoi, October 1999; (iii) national training preparation draft schedules commitments trade agriculture participation international consultants experts, 70 national participants, Hanoi October 1999; (iv) national training preparation draft tariff schedules industrial goods participation international consultants, 70 national participants, Hanoi October 1999. Missions: 62. fact-finding missions April September 1999 : status Viet Nam’ foreign trade regime national legal framework modifications; institutional human resources capacities related trade policy formulation; technicalities required WTO agricultural market access negotiations; alternative scenarios Viet Nam’ WTO accession negotiations. Seminars workshops: - Organization participation brainstorming meeting WTO accession Hanoi 1999; - Organization preparation documents papers national seminars WTO rules Viet Nam’ accession, Haiphong Danang 1999. TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 29 Studies reports: 63. reports prepared : status Viet Nam’ foreign trade regime national legal framework modifications required, trade goods TRIMs; alternative scenarios Viet Nam’ WTO accession negotiations; Viet Nam’ agricultural trade regime light WTO Agreement Agriculture implications Viet Nam’ agriculture trade economy; assessment Viet Nam’ services trade regime light GATS implications; Viet Nam’ trade regime industrial goods light GATT 1994 WTO Agreements implications. 64. China: main activities carried 1999 : () completion finalization English version book China WTO, proof-reading Chinese translation; (ii) assistance advice Chinese authorities technicalities involved WTO accession negotiations; (iii) preparation report “Prospects Normalization Trade Relations People’ Republic China United States America”. 65. addition, national projects involving WTO acceding countries pipeline, financing prospects remained unclear. growing number acceding Governments requested technical support UNCTAD, lack funding major problem providing assistance. expected launching UNCTAD Trust Fund WTO Accessions, assistance acceding countries, focus concentrated developed countries acceding WTO, Bhutan, Cambodia, Lao People’ Democratic Republic Samoa. 66. Arab regional programme: Training advisory services 1999 Arab countries acceding WTO, individually, .. Algeria, Jordan, Saudi Arabia Sudan, collectively, brainstorming meeting financed UNDP organized UNCTAD Amman. Bilateral consultations place representatives Arab countries present, including observer countries ! Lebanon Yemen ! Palestinian Authority. High-level independent international Arab consultants advice accession matters, addition staff UNCTAD/WIPO/WTO/LAS/ESCWA. 67. Preparation Seattle meeting: UNCTAD secretariat held Chavanne-de-Bogis symposium Arab trade representatives economic advisers accredited WTO UNCTAD Geneva review process preparation ministerial conference WTO. , conference debate Arab countries prior Seattle meeting organized Geneva presence Arab Ambassadors accredited WTO UNCTAD cooperation WTO, WIPO, ITC League Arab States. TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 30 68. cooperation LAS OAU secretariats, UNCTAD participated fourth Afro- Arab Trade fair Dakar (Senegal) held forum cooperation Arab African countries international interregional trade issues, including LDCs. 69. UNCTAD secretariat participated high-level meeting organized Beirut (ESCWA) chairmanship . Frechette discuss coordination technical assistance Arab countries developed UN system. (iv) Support developing countries multilateral trade negotiations 70. Development context: Uruguay Multilateral Trade Negotiations, developing countries felt disadvantage, agenda , reacting proposals trading partners. recognized weakness, approached UNCTAD assist formulating negotiating agenda future trade negotiations. UN General Assembly mandated UNCTAD (/52/898, paragraph 24()) resources assistance developing countries. 71. Objective: main objective prepare developing countries identify assess strategic trade development interests trade negotiation issues multilateral forums, context preparation WTO Ministerial Conference, subregional interregional levels. 72. Features: intensive schedule workshops generic national studies discuss elements proposals developing countries multilateral trade rules arising experiences acquired implementing WTO Agreements, discussions proposals reviews negotiations built- agenda WTO, negotiation issues emerge progress programme work adopted WTO Ministerial Conference Singapore 1996. Market access issues subregional regional trade agreements trade agreements addressed. 73. Output/results: resources UN General Assembly technical cooperation projects, UNCTAD assisted developing countries preparations participation trade negotiations context preparations WTO Ministerial Conference, subregional regional integration processes market access trade agreements, : () framework programme mandated UN General Assembly, UNCTAD, collaboration ( cases financial support ) Governments Dominican Republic, Republic Korea South Africa TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 31 regional international organizations ESCAP OAU/AEC, organized series workshops Asia, Seoul, Republic Korea, June 1999, Africa, Pretoria, South Africa, June!July 1999, Latin America Caribbean, Boca Chica, Dominican Republic, August 1999. workshops attended average 30 experts Governments developing countries, regional groupings independent experts. experts considered issues interest region identified proposals considered developing countries preparation WTO Ministerial Conference. case Africa, experts considered put recommendations pertaining negotiations successor agreement Fourth Lomé Convention ACP States EU. number papers prepared presented workshops, including papers : () interests developing countries WTO agricultural negotiations; (ii) prospects extension trade preferences -Saharan countries United States America; (iii) positive agenda subsidies; (iv) positive agenda TRIPS Agreement; () challenges post-Lomé trade framework African countries. () collaboration Islamic Development Bank, UNCTAD prepared studies WTO Agreement Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMS), Agreement Agriculture General Agreement Trade Services (GATS). studies contained analysis WTO agreement concerned ( educational purposes), impact trading opportunities World Bank member States developing countries general ( trade policy adaptation), key issues arise analyses future trade negotiations ( trade negotiations), drawing analyses identify trade negotiations objectives World Bank members WTO Ministerial Conference, underpinned country case study study (Uganda agriculture, Egypt services Malaysia TRIMS). studies basic documents Consultative Meeting Organization Islamic Conference October 1999, attended representatives 53 OIC member States, Islamic Chamber Commerce Industry, WTO UNCTAD resource persons presented studies. meeting discussed broad issues interest OIC countries recommended priorities multilateral trade agenda WTO Ministerial Conference, including built- agenda issues concern LDCs, linkage issues agreement conference. () collaboration UNDP OAU/AEC, UNCTAD organized series subregional workshops prepare -Saharan African countries trade negotiations context preparations WTO Ministerial Conference, TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 32 negotiations ACP States EU successor agreement Lomé Convention, deepening process subregional integration. subregional workshops organized, cooperation subregional grouping concerned, COMESA member States (Harare, Zimbabwe, August 1999); ECOWAS member States (Abuja, Nigeria, August 1999); SADC member States (Cape Town, South Africa, August!September 1999); ECCAS member States (Libreville, Gabon, October 1999). workshops attended senior policy makers trade negotiators, dealing subregional multilateral agreements Lomé Convention. serviced experts OAU/AEC, UNCTAD UNDP. addition, advisory support assessing trade negotiation proposals Geneva-based African trade negotiators final phases preparatory process WTO Ministerial Conference. 1999, series workshops trade services launched prepare African trade negotiators forthcoming negotiations framework GATS. subregional seminar UEMOA member States held (Abidjan, ôte ’Ivoire, December 1999), conjunction ongoing work UNCTAD agencies framework CAPAS. subregional seminars EAC member States SADC member States convened 2000. () Government Zimbabwe UNDP, UNCTAD prepared “study impact WTO agreement trade agreements economy external trade Zimbabwe”, -sector issue-specific reports covering implementation/compliance WTO agreements, requirements adaptation national legislation, tariff policy, textile industry agricultural sector. studies technical material National Consultative Conference WTO (Harare, 3!5 November 1999). conference attended 30 participants government (including Geneva-based trade negotiators), private sector academia. conference adopted set recommendations addressing () key policies practices, including consistent WTO obligations, strengthen country’ capacity advantage trading opportunities; (ii) key trade negotiation objectives Zimbabwe multilateral regional trade negotiations; (iii) restructuring existing inter-institutional coordinating mechanisms WTO trade agreements. recommendations transmitted Government follow-, including WTO Ministerial Conference. () Trade services ! CAPAS TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 33 74. Development context: African countries dearth knowledge services critical role national economy. negotiation adoption multilateral framework rules General Agreement Trade Services (GATS) African developing nations painfully aware knowledge gap. coordinated African Programme Assistance Services (CAPAS) conceived African countries capacity building tool narrow knowledge gap link liberalization process WTO framework GATS identified national development objectives. 75. Objective: ultimate objective enable African Governments respond environment services sector created result Uruguay agreements , , GATS. 76. Features: National studies strengths weaknesses strategic service sectors carried national research teams inter-institutional working groups part policy-making capacity building efforts field services. approach “positive trade agenda approach” negotiations trade services. CAPAS covered 20 African countries phases (Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, ôte ’Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Lesotho, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritius, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Uganda, United Republic Tanzania, Zambia Zimbabwe. countries participated EAC meeting ! Eritrea, Ethiopia Rwanda. , emphasis CAPAS developing national research capacities issues relating trade services linking capacity national policy- making encouraging dialogue national decision-makers, led trade ministries support researchers. 77. Output/results: regional seminars place framework regional technical assistance CAPAS, support UNDP, implementation decisions regular meeting CAPAS held October 1998 Mauritius, .. organize series subregional seminars aimed () supporting process gradual liberalization trade services regions, () preparing African countries participate effectively GATS 2000 negotiations. 78. subregional meetings held Abidjan, ôte ’Ivoire 14 16 December 1999 UEMOA member States (Benin, Burkina Faso, ôte ’Ivoire, Ghana, Mali, Niger, Senegal, Togo; Guinea Bissau participate). objectives : () review work UEMOA member States phase CAPAS; () discuss GATS 2000 negotiations contribution CAPAS; () facilitate development negotiating positions, positive improved schedule commitments; () TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 34 exchange views future CAPAS, including dissemination studies, holding regional meetings evaluation programme. 79. meeting held Nairobi, Kenya, 2 3 March 2000 EAC member States (Kenya, Uganda United Republic Tanzania) Burundi, Eritrea, Ethiopia Rwanda. 80. meeting focused discussion specific issues raised studies prepared CAPAS national experts subregional integration services serve accelerate subregional development formulate common positions services WTO negotiations. meeting discussed future CAPAS, view making phase CAPAS effective assisting participating African countries. CAPAS IV designed account regional trade services Africa. 81. subregional meeting place June 2000 SADC countries lines previous subregional meetings UEMOA EAC. noted specific decisions phase CAPAS SADC intergovernmental regional meeting, account results experience CAPAS previous meeting. 82. Conclusion: subregional meetings, view supporting African Governments’ preparations future negotiations trade services GATS, including strengthening subregional coordination, follow- activities developed UNCTAD collaboration International Telecommunication Union (ITU), United Nations Department Economic Social Affairs (UNDESA), World Bank, Commonwealth Secretariat UNDP. () Trade Analysis Information System (TRAINS) () TRAINS CD-ROM 83. Development context: decision Trade Development Board calling UNCTAD secretariat provide, request, information Database Trade Control Measures responsibility (decision 354, -fourth session Board), UNCTAD developed Trade Analysis Information System (TRAINS) dissemination tool, TRAINS CD-ROM. 84. Objectives: TRAINS information system intended increase transparency international trading conditions. intended specifically provide comprehensive information system policy makers economic operators engaged exporting. powerful tool trade negotiations (.. monitor integration process) TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 35 general research international trade. component system relates Generalized System Preferences (GSP) includes information tariffs, preferential margins, rules origin regulations affecting export interests developing countries vis-à-vis preference-giving countries. 85. Features: TRAINS CD-ROM compared specialized library books trade-related topics. : () 113 volumes tariff schedules, 51 1999; () 52 volumes para-tariff measures; () 87 publications -tariff measures, produced UNCTAD; () 329 volumes detailed import statistics origin 91 reporting countries, successive years period 1994!1998. 86. software accompanying information CD-ROM designed presentation analysis databases compatible. enables user search sort data, perform comparative data analysis effectively conventional library. 5,000 basic items current international trade classification, aggregate thereof, cross-country comparison basic indicators import regime, tariff averages incidence -tariff measures. , comparison import values. development TRAINS software, including integration SMART module (System Market Analysis Restrictions Trade), carried collaboration World Bank. subsystem (TRAINS Americas) developed collaboration Inter- American Development Bank extension database information bilateral preferential trade agreements, rules origin western hemisphere. 87. dissemination purposes, UNCTAD invited member States subregional institutions designate TRAINS focal points , addition supplied updated information trade control measures, serve channel UNCTAD obtains information countries regions, computerized information tariffs trade, documentation para-tariff -tariff measures. regional secretariats actively collaborating UNCTAD Latin American Integration Association (ALADI), South Asian Association Regional Cooperation (SAARC), Permanent Secretariat General Treaty Central American Economic Integration (SIECA), Central African Customs Economic Union (UDEAC) , , South African Development Committee TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 36 (SADC) Industry Trade Coordination Division (SITCD). TRAINS CD-ROM parties minimum contribution UNCTAD trust fund created purpose. 88. Output/results/impact: widespread UNCTAD database, publications organizations Organisation Economic -operation Development (OECD), World Bank IMF, UNCTAD , attests recognition usefulness. number universities private organizations voluntary contributions TRAINS trust fund good indication system. 1998, time, contributions research institutions Botswana India. Requests TRAINS CD-ROM government ministries international organizations engaged trade negotiations Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum (APEC) Free Trade Area Americas (FTAA). (ii) TRAINS Generalized System Preferences (GSP) 89. Development context/objectives: aim TRAINS GSP increase transparency GSP preferential tariffs developing countries, , specifically, facilitate spread --date information tariffs para-tariffs Mediterranean GSP preference-receiving countries disseminating TRAINS GSP focal points. 90. Features/output/results: period review, cooperation preference-giving countries, updated information incorporated version TRAINS revised GSP schemes preferential European Union tariffs Mediterranean countries countries economies transition. version distributed GSP focal points spring 2000. improved version TRAINS encourage increased utilization preferential schemes. () Preferential arrangements () Market access, trade laws preferences Generalized System Preferences (GSP) 91. Development Context: Market access essential condition trade growth developing countries. Preferential market access developing countries’ exports constitutes essential basis creation trading opportunities fostering industrialization. 92. decades, Generalized System Preferences developing countries’ exports reduction total elimination customs duties, special treatment TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 37 granted products originating developed countries. preference-giving countries amended GSP schemes ways, conclusion Uruguay multilateral trade negotiations. , developed countries derived limited benefits GSP number reasons, including limited coverage products specific export interest , supply-side constraints, complexity stringency regulations. 93. order ensure developing countries LDCs derive greatest benefits international trading system, GSP , entrepreneurs government officials clear knowledge rules utilize trade opportunities GSP schemes. 94. Important export sectors interest developing countries face substantial barriers, notably trade regulations, tariff escalation tariff peaks considerably affect market access. time developing countries (notably LDCs) achieve sufficient degree export development diversification order compete efficiently world market, importance preferential market access exports. project established UNCTAD recognition continuing technical assistance regard. 95. Objectives: project programme objectives. increase trade opportunities trade preferences developing countries preferential arrangements GSP, Lomé bilateral agreements understanding , familiarization interested parties ( government officials business community) , current market access possibilities main industrialized markets. 96. objective increase understanding developing countries trade laws regulations, rules origin, quotas anti-dumping duties, governing market access conditions main preference-giving countries. 97. , objectives contribute expansion diversification developing countries’ exports. 98. Features: project beneficiary countries expertise overcoming difficulties encountered GSP utilization disseminating information market access : () Advisory missions/workshops/seminars advise local authorities exporters individual GSP schemes, preferential preferential rules origin, anti-dumping, TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 38 specific problems/difficulties encountered developing countries GSP utilization questions market access; (ii) updating relevant handbooks GSP schemes trade laws background materials field activities distribution focal points. establishment GSP website Internet 99. Output/results: Assistance delivered UNCTAD publication GSP handbook European Community, United States, Japan, Switzerland, Slovakia, Poland Zealand. 100. publications: () “Status work programme harmonization - preferential rules origin”; (ii) “Quantifying benefits obtained developing countries GSP”; (iii) “Digest GSP Rules Origin”; (iv) GSP website Internet (fully operational). 101. Missions undertaken: () National Seminar GSP Rules Origin, Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 1999. (ii) National Seminar GSP Rules Origin, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September!October 1999; (iii) National Seminar GSP Rules Origin, Ulan Bator, Mongolia, October 1999. (ii) Global System Trade Preferences Developing Countries (GSTP) 102. Development context/objectives: GSTP established framework exchange trade preferences developing countries view promoting mutual trade. entry force, 44 countries participants. GSTP negotiations conducted aim facilitating process accession GSTP widening deepening exchange trade concessions. objective GSTP project support processes. 103. Output/results: 1999, technical support GSTP project follow- bilateral product--product negotiations framework GSTP preferential trade negotiations concluded December 1998. Support activities related servicing depositary negotiated consolidated lists concessions, collectively establish schedule concessions resulting GSTP trade negotiations. Technical support request facilitate verification negotiated lists concessions. Supportive activities extended facilitate acceptance procedure 1998 Protocol participating countries 31 December 2000. TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 39 (iii) Subregional regional integration UNCTAD support formulation Free Trade Agreement SADC region 104. Development context: 1996, Southern African countries embarked process trade negotiations aimed gradually liberalizing domestic markets eventually creating Free Trade Area . Factors leading process , hand, recognition level economic integration compared countries regions , , future possibility developing negotiating partnership agreement EU. negotiating process tariff reductions advanced consistently 1998 1999 , entry force SADC Trade Protocol (25 January 2000), SADC member States determined start implementation phase, expected September 2000. SADC countries process starting negotiations issues, notably liberalization services elimination NTBs. developments provide SADC countries unique challenge improve political economic relationships set ground stronger participation world economy. 105. Objective: advances SADC FTA depend political member States, capacity negotiate technically sound solutions account economic interests, objectives expectations. objective support enable government officials conduct negotiations, drawing expertise comparable experiences developing regions, carefully assess impact rules origin regulations intra-SADC trade strengthen SADC process economic integration. 106. Features: Technical assistance delivered UNCTAD : () Provision substantive support SITCD SADC secretariat addressing technical issues negotiations; (ii) Preparation relevant papers facilitate discussion dialogue member States outstanding issues; (iii) Provision assistance SITCD SADC secretariat management meetings. 107. Output/results: UNCTAD’ activities 1999 aimed supporting ongoing SADC FTA negotiating process. regard, UNCTAD actively participated Trade Negotiating Forum (TNF), plenary negotiations discussions SADC member States place, providing SADC delegates (officials Permanent Secretaries Ministers) continuous TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 40 analytical technical assistance, outstanding contentious issues. UNCTAD’ contribution negotiations regular preparation presentation technical papers facilitate discussion. UNCTAD’ technical assistance recognized substantial contribution SADC FTA process Ministers occasions. 108. missions African countries undertaken participate 9th 15th sessions SADC Trade Negotiationg Forum March December 1999. (iv) Technical cooperation trade relations economic cooperation Mediterranen region 109. Development context: implementation Uruguay Agreements reorientation European Union trade policy countries resulted drastic market access trade relations developing countries Mediterranean region. Barcelona Declaration October 1995 envisages establishment Euro-Mediterranean free trade zone year 2010, involving bilateral association agreements European Union individual Mediterranean countries, closer ties Mediterranean countries. developments confront region significant shift trade policy main trading partner, -reciprocal reciprocal market access. establishment association agreements affect areas trade goods, involving adaptation trade-related policies, intellectual property rights, competition law, customs cooperation standards. 110. Objectives: Barcelona programme represents formidable challenge economies countries involved. objective project support Mediterranean countries’ efforts meet challenge assisting negotiation implementation agreements, lay groundwork phase Barcelona programme, establishment free trade agreements Mediterranean countries. 111. Features: project activities aimed : () Providing support policy makers, negotiations implementation agreements, selected topics preferential market access European Union Mediterranean country territory agricultural goods ( comparison European Union concessions WTO), alternatives liberalization industrial sector, provisions intellectual property rights, competition law, liberalization services, customs cooperation, environmental technical standards; TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 41 () Familiarizing business community coverage depth tariff cuts preferential market access provisions, including information rules--origin regulations administrative requirements obtain benefits, procedures obtaining financing MEDA funds. Support Union du Maghreb Arabe 112. Development context: Intraregional trade Maghreb countries today limited. largest part external trade countries EU countries developed countries. widely accepted regional integration export diversification increase export revenues. Today integration process member countries UMA – Union du Maghreb Arabe – redynamized, account international trading context occurred 1990s. 113. Objectives: Progress operative Free Trade Area UMA members requires present legal base updated, account progress Multilateral Trading System (MTS) type Euro-Mediterranean cooperation initiated Barcelona Conference. 114. framework raises questions design Maghreb FTA liberalization goods. UMA draw experience ( success failures) preferential trading agreements regions order develop approach regional integration. 115. Features: project aims delivery UMA secretariat study, : () suggest options concretely implement UMA FTA, account environment created WTO Uruguay Agreements Euro-Mediterranean process; draw experience FTAs world main trading issues competition, IPRs, services, TBT-SPS rules origin; advise directions common policy issues; (ii) Evaluate potential costs benefits stemming implementation FTA Maghreb countries; (iii) Propose prototype FTA Treaty UMA members, including framework protocol rules origin. TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 42 116. Output/results 1999: UMA study finalized, account inputs UMA secretariat representatives member countries, published . 2. Commodities () Commodity-based development diversification 117. Objectives: objectives : () assist Governments commodity-dependent countries design implementation policies measures facilitate horizontal vertical diversification, improve performance traditional commodity sectors; () enterprise sector benefit opportunities deal challenges post-Uruguay trading framework. 118. Features: programme consists country- sector-based analytical studies, policy advice capacity building. 119. Output/results/impact: project aimed defining policies facilitating entry small-scale farmers sugar cane cultivation carried Swaziland. results project document UNCTAD/ITCD/COM/28. () Natural resources 120. Development context objectives: principal objective assist developing country Governments implementing policies ensure exploitation natural resources contributes broadly based, diversified economic development, areas heavily dependent natural-resource-based commodity production. 121. Features/outputs/results: UNCTAD developed model framework assist identification, analysis management long-term mineral resource issues. model framework consists geomanagement system economic/ecological model. 1999, scoping study application framework carried northern Chile. intended pursue project 2000. () Commodity marketing risk management 122. Objective/features: main objective work area commodity marketing, risk management finance improve modern marketing financing techniques commodity trade. important cost savings , Governments, parastatals private sector entities plan manage efficiently. TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 43 programme involves publication analytical studies manuals, policy advice, awareness-raising activities training. 123. Output/results: area commodity marketing, risk management finance, major event organized Africa Fourth African Oil Gas Trade Finance Conference, held April 1999 Windhoek, Namibia. 180 people participated Africa, including Ministers, key officials African petroleum importing exporting companies. conference, funded private sector sponsorship, addressed interface oil finance sectors; discussed, inter alia, domestic oil pricing marketing policies, possibilities improving oil import export finance. adopted training capacity building programme Africa' oil gas industry. , training structured commodity finance senior African bankers, cooperation African Export-Import Bank. , direct contacts UNCTAD-organized workshop major Burgenstock futures exchanges conference, lessons exchange development worldwide Africa' emerging commodity exchanges (Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Zimbabwe). 124. Asia, work Governments private sector India Indonesia commodity exchanges innovative commodity financing mechanisms continued. , conferences warehouse receipt finance -organized government agencies countries. conferences attracted total 500 participants, including top executives commodity firms countries. meeting India, , led large Indian bank, National Central Warehousing Corporation association local cotton traders initiate $20 million warehouse receipt-based line credit, providing traders access credit rate 3.5 cent usual rates. Policy advice Government India, advice legal regulatory reforms needed proper management commodity exchanges continued, World Bank-financed programme. 3. Trade, environment development () General 125. Development context: Agenda 21 emphasized trade environmental policies mutually supportive actions national multilateral levels. TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 44 requires attention , , policy makers, business community, academic institutions -governmental organizations. trade environment debate increasingly emphasized capacity building developing countries deal effectively trade-related environmental environment-related trade problems. response , UNCTAD secretariat developed comprehensive capacity building programme. 126. Objectives: objectives programme : - facilitate dialogue trade, environment development communities; - strengthen capacities policy analysis trade environment policy coordination developing countries; - assist developing countries advantage trading opportunities; - support effective participation developing countries international deliberations trade environment. 127. Features: Important features programme include: - close interaction intergovernmental work programme secretariat research; - broad geographical coverage; - special attention LDCs; - broad coverage issues; - participatory approaches local research capacity -governmental organizations; - networking institutions civil society. 128. Output/results: Detailed information UNCTAD' ongoing proposed technical cooperation activities contained comprehensive 53-page document entitled UNCTAD: Building Capacity Trade, Environment Development. advance unedited copy issued 1999 (UNCTAD/DITC/TED/Misc.7). externally printed edition produced UNCTAD February 2000 secretariat request. highlights activities place 1999. TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 45 129. comprehensive project entitled Strengthening Research Policy-Making Capacity Trade Environment Developing Countries launched 1999. helps ten developing countries (Bangladesh, Brazil, Costa Rica, Cuba, India, Philippines, South Africa, Tunisia, Uganda United Republic Tanzania) () deepen understanding complex linkages trade environment; () improve policy coordination national level; () participate effectively multilateral deliberations trade environment WTO, UNCTAD forums. project implemented collaboration Foundation International Environmental Law Development (FIELD). 130. project-launching roundtable held 24 25 June 1999 Geneva. Participants defined ten priority issues wished collectively work , supported research carried countries. issues included biodiversity, market access, technology transfer trade environmentally preferable products. Initial results presented workshop, held Los Baños, Philippines, 11 13 November 1999. workshops held Cuba, London South Africa 2000. 131. Strengthening capacities trade environmental policy coordination main aim national projects launched India Viet Nam. seminars organized 1999 Indian project: “Market Access Environmentally Preferable Products” (Calcutta, 30 September) “Accessing Environment-friendly Technologies Context Multilateral Environmental Agreements” (Bangalore, 15 October). 132. project trade, environment investment launched seminar held Jaipur, India, January 1999. main objective project examine role TNCs supporting efforts developing countries reaching sustainable development objectives implementing objectives multilateral environmental agreements. project based company-level case studies carried China, India Malaysia Institute Environmental Management Business Administration, based Germany, collaboration national research institutes countries. case studies meant highlight practices TNCs developing host countries area environmental management transfer environmentally sound technologies. preliminary findings project presented -attended Pre-UNCTAD Seminar "Making FDI Work Sustainable Development", held Geneva 15 November 1999. final findings presented meeting held Geneva June 2000. 133. UNCTAD completed analytical phase project enhancing capacity environmentally economically sustainable management lead Philippines. project aims enhancing environmental occupational performance recycling lead-acid batteries, jeopardizing economic viability. collaboration UNDP technical TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 46 support International Lead Management Center, UNCTAD organized briefing sessions findings analytical work concerned government departments, hand, NGOs media, hand. briefings endorsed proposal set multi-stakeholder panel advising Philippine Government developing implementing comprehensive national strategy sustainable management lead. forum planned sessions 2000!2001, starting June 2000. 134. UNCTAD/International Rubber Study Group workshop opportunities constraints internalizing environmental costs benefits prices rubber rubber goods held Vera Cruz, Mexico, October. 150 representatives government, business community research institutes rubber producing consuming countries participated. discussion centred economic suitable regulatory instruments enhancing reuse recycling rubber tyres, developing countries, opportunities carbon offset swaps context Kyoto Protocol UNFCCC foster competitiveness natural rubber production. 135. Work TRAINFORTRADE 2000 trade, environment development began 1999. main objectives () familiarize participants international debate trade environment; () identify issues national regional concern; () encourage national-level actions address issues, increased coordination government officials responsible trade environment issues improved dialogue representatives civil society (.. industry representatives environmental NGOs). 136. response requests technical cooperation activities capacity building trade, environment development Mozambique, meetings held Maputo July, workshop October establish priorities project proposal. identified included strengthening capacities national policy coordination effective participation international discussions trade environment issues. 137. UNCTAD secretariat participated actively number capacity building workshops seminars organized institutions civil society, .. helping prepare agenda meeting / preparing background papers. included FORUM secretariat’ Regional Trade Environment Seminar Pacific Island Countries (Fiji, January); ICTSD/ART/ZERO Regional Trade Environment Seminar Governments Civil Society Africa (Harare, February); UNEP Seminars Capacity Building Integrating Environmental Considerations Development Planning Decision Making ( Delhi, ); Environmental Impact Structural Adjustment Policies: Case Export-Oriented Shrimp Culture Bangladesh (Dhaka, ); Development Market-Based Instruments Management Makiling Forest Reserve (Los Baños, Philippines, June); Arab Regional Symposium Trade Environment, TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 47 organized League Arab States, UNEP Government Egypt; ICTSD Seminar Trade Environment (Caracas, October); ESCWA’ Expert Meeting Impact WTO Trade Environment Decisions ESCWA member States. () BIOTRADE Initiative 138. Development context: developing countries endowed rich highly diverse biological resources provide wide range products services. Developing countries seek biological resources tool development promote bio-resource industry creating critical mass technical entrepreneurial skills, involving research development marketing biological resources. ensure benefits generated biological resources future generations contribute development, resources sustainably. , owing factors, Governments, private sector local communities failed sufficient incentives preserve biological resources. Examples factors : uncertain property rights, lack entrepreneurial financial resources, political, economic technological risks. 139. light , context call Convention Biological Diversity (CBD) linking trade, biodiversity conservation sustainable development mutually beneficial , UNCTAD launched BIOTRADE Initiative November 1996. 140. Objectives: BIOTRADE Initiative aims stimulating investment trade biological resources means furthering objectives CBD: () conservation biodiversity; (ii) sustainable components; (iii) fair equitable sharing benefits arising utilization biological resources. initiative’ ultimate objective enhance capability developing countries sustainably biodiversity produce -added products services international domestic markets. 141. Features: initiative collaborates private sector, local indigenous communities, governmental -governmental organizations academia. integrated programme consisting complementary mutually reinforcing components: BIOTRADE country programmes; trade promotion; market research policy analysis; Internet services. 142. Output/results: BIOTRADE seminar held Villa de Leiva, Colombia, March 1999. attended government officials, research institutes, NGOs private indigenous communities. Prior workshop, capacity building seminar indigenous communities held March Bogotá, Colombia. TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 48 143. Peru number coordinating meetings place 1999, including indigenous communities facilitate active participation BIOTRADE programme. 144. Programme "Bolsa Amazonia", instrument promote intermediate bio-business opportunities natural products, launched Belem, Brazil, June 1999. results collaborative effort UNCTAD secretariat Programme Poverty Environment Amazon (POEMA). occasion, Memorandum Understanding signed secretariat UNCTAD POEMA. 145. UNCTAD, German Association Technical -operation (GTZ) Guinean NGO Guiné Ecologie, organized workshop Mamou, Guinea, April 1999. event focused commercialization sustainable medicinal plants attended traditional healers representatives NGOs international organizations WHO World Bank. workshop helped develop action plan sustainable commercial medicinal plants. 146. Financially supported UN Foundation (UNF), UN Foundation International Partnerships (UNFIP), project document developed preparatory missions undertaken implementation BIOTRADE initiative Amazonian region. project proposal approved implementation 2000!2002. 4. Competition law policy consumer protection 147. Development context: Strengthened competition enhances economic efficiency significantly improves prospects sustained economic growth development. worldwide implementation fundamental market-oriented economic reforms unleashed considerable competitive forces, play key role ensuring success reforms supported rules game. , general widespread trend adoption, reformulation implementation competition laws policies developing countries economies transition, countries --date competition legislation policies apply full effectiveness request technical assistance area. connection, UN Set Multilaterally Agreed Equitable Principles Rules Control Restrictive Business Practices calls provision technical assistance, advisory training programmes, developing countries. , UNCTAD IX, UNCTAD mandate enhance technical cooperation area “promoting national competition consumer protection law policy formulation”. 148. Objectives: programme aims assisting developing countries formulating reviewing competition policies legislations, contributing building national institutional capacity TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 49 area providing government officials private entrepreneurs understanding competition laws policies. 149. Features: Assistance accordance requests received, countries concerned resources . main types technical cooperation activities : () Provision information restrictive business practices (RBPs), existence adverse effects economy. involve study restrictive business practices specific country; () Introductory seminars directed wide audience, including government officials academics, business consumer-oriented circles; () Assistance countries process drafting competition legislation form provision information legislation countries advice drafting competition legislation; () Advisory services setting competition authority; includes training officials responsible actual control RBPs involve training workshops / --job training competition authorities countries experience field competition; () Organization seminars States adopted competition legislation, experience control RBPs consult specific cases exchange information; () Assistance countries revise competition legislation seek expert advice competition authorities States, amend laws effective manner ; () Assistance area creating "competitive culture" preparing developing countries, including LDCs economies transition, future multilateral negotiations area. () National activities 150. Output/results: 1999, UNCTAD assisted Thailand, Mauritania, Madagascar, Viet Nam Ecuador preparing, elaborating reviewing national competition / consumer protection TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 50 legislation. UNCTAD advisory services Thailand drafting guidelines operational procedures competition authority. competition expert engaged UNCTAD prepared report assessing CIS countries’ experience implementing competition policy. UNCTAD advised Task Force CARICOM countries preparing revision Protocol IX competition policy consumer protection issues. , work elaborating common approach competition policy member States Common Market Eastern Southern Africa (COMESA) continued. 151. national training workshop competition policy organized UNCTAD 1999 Zambia. workshop’ objectives enhance capacity institution building Zambia Competition Commission contribute educational process ZCC launched view creating “competition culture” Zambia. workshop implementation Business Competition Act 1999 Thailand, held September 1999 Bangkok, acquainted wide range participants specific features Thai competition legislation enabled Government note specific recommendations, elaborated workshop. workshop issues related competition law, lessons recommendations Viet Nam, held September 1999 Hanoi view helping Vietnamese Government prepare draft competition legislation. national seminar competition law policy organized December 1999 Madagascar view enabling participating government officials representatives private business understand implications draft competition law adopted applied. () Regional subregional activities 152. Output/results: Africa, Regional Seminar Competition Policy, Trade Development jointly organized UNCTAD, COMESA (Common Market Eastern Southern Africa) Zambia Competition Commission, 2 4 June 1999 Lusaka, Zambia. aim seminar discuss competition issues importance regional development integration COMESA member countries; interrelationship objectives instruments trade investment competition policies; relevance COMESA integration grouping experiences common competition policy; role cooperation communication competition law policy. 153. Asia, UNCTAD participated February 1999 Pakistan subregional workshop competition South Asian Association Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries, organized cooperation German Foundation International Economic Development (DSE), March 1999 Thailand APEC/Partners Progress (PFP) training programme/workshop competition policies. TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 51 154. Latin America, subregional workshop CARICOM member States competition law policy held 12 13 October 1999 Port--Spain, Trinidad Tobago. organized UNCTAD jointly CARICOM secretariat, EU, University West Indies Institute Social Economic Research. objective wokshop strengthen Caribbean countries’ knowledge main principles application competition law policy. seminar considered scope rules competition applicable regional integration agreements focused issue global hemispheric trade, liberalization competition. 155. UNCTAD participated regional meeting CIS antimonopoly bodies’ leadership, organized September 1999 Moscow, Russian Federation, Inter-State CIS Council Antimonopoly Policy Russian Ministry Antimonopoly Policy Support Entrepreneurship. () Participation seminars conferences 156. 1999, staff members UNCTAD part number seminars, workshops conferences related issues competition law policy consumer protection. , UNCTAD secretariat actively participated : () IXth International Conference Competition, held Berlin 1999 organized German Federal Cartel Office German Foundation International Economic Development; () International Conference Competition Policy Economic Adjustment, organized Bangkok 1999 World Bank, OECD Global Forum Competition Policy International Bar Association; () OECD Conference Trade Competition, held Paris June 1999; () Multilateral Trade, Investment Competition Policy Capacity-Building Seminar, organized July 1999 Jaipur (India) Consumer Unity Trust Society (India) Pro-Public (Nepal); () 14th Session OECD Committee Competition Law Policy (Paris, October 1999); () International Conference Competition Policy Institutions (Managua, Nicaragua, November 1999); () Forum Trends Competition Law Implications Business Central Eastern Europe CIS Countries, -organized November 1999 Brno UN, ECE Czech Office Protection Competition; () Conference Competition Policy Cyber-World ( York, November 1999); () 4th International Symposium Competition Policy (Seoul, December 1999). TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 pages 52 -56 TABLE ( bookmarks) TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 57 . Division Investment, Technology Enterprise Development 1. International investment, transnationals technology flows () Identifying assessing implications development issues relevant international investment agreements (IIAs) 157. Development context: discussions negotiations IIAs bilateral, regional multilateral levels proliferated years, momentum involvement developing countries economies transition discussions / negotiations. discussions require delegates participating familiar key issues FDI development dimension, key concepts considered context IIAs. 158. Objectives: objectives programme follow UNCTAD IX Midrand Declaration " Partnership Growth Development" (TD/377, paragraph 89b), stipulating UNCTAD' role identifying analysing implications development issues relevant multilateral framework investment. prime objective UNCTAD’ work area developing countries economies transition participate effectively international discussions investment rule-making, bilateral, regional, plurilateral multilateral level. reflects greater information, transparency proper economic legal analysis subject. specifically, UNCTAD’ work aims consensus-building seeks developing countries deepen understanding issues involved, explore range problems considered, identify interests, , , ensure development dimensions understood adequately addressed. 159. Features: Important features programme work : () preparation series Issues International Investment Agreements Papers, primary objective provide analytical stocktaking approaches issue consideration context international arrangements investment, emphasis development dimension, including comprehensive analysis documentation concept legal, economic development trade-offs approaches; (ii) organization series regional symposia seminars Geneva-based delegates; (iii) organization number training courses diplomats government officials matters related IIAs; (iv) organization public/private sector dialogues issues related IIAs. 160. Parts work programme ( seminars Geneva-based delegates) jointly implemented WTO. UNCTAD cooperates , draws work , relevant international organizations dealing IIAs. , UNCTAD closely TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 58 work discussions WTO providing inputs Working Group Relationship Trade Investment. Experts organizations IMF, OECD ICC involved work undertaken area. addition, organizations cooperated implementation parts programme, including Secretariat Andean Community, Inter-Arab Investment Guarantee Corporation, League Arab States, Organization American States, Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie, United Nations Department Economic Social Development, UNDP World Trade Organization, -governmental organizations included Centro de Estudios Interdisciplinarios de Derecho Industrial Económico ! Universidad Buenos Aires, Consumer Unity Trust Society (India), Economic Research Forum (Cairo), European -table Industrialists, Friedrich Ebert Foundation, International Confederation Free Trade Unions, Oxfam, SOMO ! Centre Research Multinational Corporations, World Network, Universidad del Pacífico, University West Indies, World Wildlife Fund International. 161. Outputs/results/impact: 1999, regional symposia implemented. regional symposium Arab countries place Cairo, Egypt, 17 18 1999. Hosted Government Egypt jointly organized Inter-Arab Investment Guarantee Corporation, participation League Arab States, symposium included 70 participants 20 Arab countries. Asia symposium table NGOs, -organized UNCTAD Economic Research Forum, place 20 1999. interregional symposium held 9 10 September 1999 Xiamen, China. Drawing experience lessons learned government experts 30 countries, discussions held view enhancing development dimensions IIAs, multilateral, regional bilateral levels. symposium developed countries development implications IIAs held Geneva 29 September 1 October 1999, attended 28 participants 27 LDCs; special emphasis strengthen LDCs’ negotiating capacity. regional symposium Latin American Caribbean countries place Caracas, Venezuela, 6 8 December 1999. Attended 41 representatives 16 countries region, symposium focused regional perspectives regard IIAs. meeting government officials opportunity draw lessons negotiation IIAs reflect future deliberations negotiations, regional perspective. symposium national workshop IIAs group junior diplomats negotiators Government Venezuela. subregional symposium Central American countries place Guatemala City, Guatemala, 9 11 December 1999. Jointly organized SIECA ( USAID providing financing PROALCA support SIECA), event hosted Government Guatemala. Attended 58 participants Central American States, reviewed subregional initiatives regard investment framework. time representatives academia civil society involved consultative group discussions subregional investment TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 59 framework. participants welcomed initiative extremely helpful fostering dialogue . Finally, subregional symposium South Asian countries place Colombo, Sri Lanka, 14 15 December 1999. symposium, organized request member countries SAARC, attended countries region. discussions dealt , , SAARC investment framework. 162. 1999, joint WTO/UNCTAD Geneva seminar organized Evian-les- Bains, France, 21 22 April 1999. event included representatives civil society. UNCTAD requested interested negotiators examine investment question context WTO Ministerial Conference Seattle November/December 1999 develop scenarios respect. meeting place 2 3 October 1999 Glion-sur-Montreux, Switzerland, bringing negotiators involved Seattle Ministerial Conference exchange views discuss options developing countries issue investment concerned. 163. addition, secretariat organized, request -15 cooperation United Nations Department Social Economic Development Government Sri Lanka, double taxation treaty training workshop Colombo, Sri Lanka, 9 14 December 1999, member countries -15 negotiated number double taxation treaties. 1999, secretariat assistance Andean Secretariat modernization regional framework FDI. 164. impact programme work assessed independent evaluation commissioned integral part programme. results evaluation document TD//47/2 -TD//WP/125, “Overview technical cooperation activities”. () UNCTAD-ICC Project “investment guides capacity building developed countries 165. Development context: joint UNCTAD-ICC project investment guides capacity building developed countries launched meeting Secretary-General United Nations international business community, represented International Chamber Commerce (ICC), February 1998. major obstacles developed countries face achieving full development potential lack investment, including foreign direct investment (FDI). widely recognized FDI play important positive role economic development, developing countries decade attracted increasing share global FDI inflows ( $827 billion 1999), LDCs receiving 1 cent flows. TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 60 166. Objectives: project response situation. aims reducing information gap investment opportunities LDCs providing potential investors relevant information investment conditions opportunities countries. addition, preparation investment guide country enable dialogue policy makers investors improve conditions foreign investors countries. 167. Features: project components:( ) preparation investment guides provide objective --date information investment conditions LDCs, (ii) investment-related capacity building LDCs. strategy project includes workshops country project implemented, held cooperation country’ investment promotion agency. pilot phase project involves countries: Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Madagascar, Mali, Mozambique Uganda. Twenty- internationally companies championing project contributing kind participating substantive work. features : Close cooperation private sector 168. role private sector, including 28 project champions, crucial countries project implemented. champions offered input structure guide, feedback investment conditions individual countries, feedback drafts guides, practical assistance. intended readership UNCTAD-ICC guides consists potential foreign investors, champions effect playing role strengthening credibility guides target readership. project champions : Agip, Akzo Nobel, Anglogold, BNP, BAT, Bata, Bayer, BP, Cargill, Coca-Cola, Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC), DaimlerChrysler, Eskom, Hilton Hotels International, Marubeni, Moving Water Industries, Myungsung International Development, Nestlé, Novartis, Rio Tinto, Shell, Sheraton Hotels International, Siemens, SGS, South African Breweries, Standard Chartered Bank, Unilever Vodafone. participation private sector, foreign domestic, fundamental long-term significance project serves catalyst initiating strengthening ongoing dialogue investors Governments improving investment climate. elaborate dissemination plan 169. dissemination plan developed process implemented. UNCTAD-ICC series investment guides advertised means flyer, Corporate Location magazine ( 11,000 subscribers involved making corporate location decisions), national committees ICC, outward investment agencies major home countries, variety business industry associations, events Expo 2000 Hannover, Germany. TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 61 170. project showcases close working partnership exists United Nations international business, brings development expertise UNCTAD international business perspective ICC. 171. Outputs/results/impact: Work completed Ethiopia advance copy Investment Guide Ethiopia presented UN-ICC meeting 5 July 1999, Internet address: www.ipanet.net/ipanet/unctad/investmentguide/ethiopia.htm. revised version Ethiopia guide printed expected . , work completed Mali. Investment Guide Mali final revision publication expected June. guide French English. countries project expected implemented Mozambique Uganda. 2. National innovation investment policies () FORINVEST: policy framework attracting foreign investment 172. Development context: globalization economic activities, driven increased liberalization, developing countries seeking investment transnational corporations. materializes proactive policy designed maximize foreign investment flows view increasing external capital/foreign exchange, exports, employment training, technology capacity management marketing skills. 173. Objectives: assist developing countries strengthening capacity create manage policy operating climate foreign investment international business thrive. 174. Features: FORINVEST advisory services training packages related investment policy, investment legislation, investment codes, sector policies governing participation transnational corporations specific sectors, technology transfer mechanisms attracting investment ( export processing zones, industrial estates build-operate-transfer arrangements). 175. Outputs/results: reporting period, components FORINVEST programme implemented Albania, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Djibouti, Gambia, India, Jordan, Sudan, Uganda, Vanuatu, West Bank Gaza Strip. , UNCTAD involved number regional initiatives. cases exemplify programme implemented: () Jordan. request Government Jordan, UNCTAD assists developing initiative strengthen competitiveness mining minerals sector TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 62 attract foreign investment mining mineral processing activities. -phase strategy pursued involving () review legal fiscal framework mining minerals sector; (ii) comprehensive analysis competitiveness mining minerals sector culminating preparation Action Plan promotion; (iii) implementation action plan series training measures aimed strengthening Jordan' capacity promote mining sector target investors. , project aims foster private sector development good governance, focusing proactive developmental role played Jordan' Natural Resources Authority Investment Promotion Corporation. () Group Arab countries. 1997, regional project initiated harmonize relevant business legislation Arab countries. purpose, local legal consultants completed studies business legislation Egypt, Lebanon, Morocco Saudi Arabia. studies served major input regional seminar, held Beirut, Lebanon, September 1998. declaration adopted seminar participants 14 Arab countries calls continuation harmonization process establishment annual meetings discuss investment promotion Arab world. follow- seminar, annual event, place Morocco June 1999. seminar supposed place Bahrain year 2000. () Investment policy reviews (IPRs) 176. Development context: today’ competitive environment foreign direct investment, number countries requested independent assessments investment policies business environment, hope identify strengths weaknesses terms attracting FDI. 177. Objective: objective provide developing countries external tool assessing stand today attracting FDI kind consonance stated national objectives, incorporating medium- long-term perspective respond emerging regional global opportunities. 178. Features: IPRs encompass : () examination country’ objectives competitive position attracting FDI; (ii) audit country’ FDI policy framework administrative structures procedures; (iii) survey firms obtain investor’ perceptions experiences; (iv) -table meeting stakeholders discuss preliminary findings, policy options recommendations; () presentation intergovernmental international forums Governments private sector representatives familiarize TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 63 country’ investment environment policies, country officials benefit peer review. 179. Outputs/results: 1999, IPRs completed Egypt, Peru, Uganda Uzbekistan. Commission Investment Related Financial Matters examined investment policy review Egypt endorsed recommendations. reviews implemented Ecuador, Mauritius Zimbabwe planned Ghana, Islamic Republic Iran, Kenya Pakistan. Reviews carried request subject availability resources desirability ensuring diversity development experiences wide geographical coverage. () TRANSACT: negotiating international business arrangements 180. Development context: Successful agreements today' complex international business environment require command innovative financial techniques sophisticated legal fiscal structures, expertise variety disciplines. 181. Objectives: assist Governments ( private sector) developing countries countries economies transition tackling range issues arise negotiations foreign investors, transnational corporations. 182. Features: TRANSACT advisory services training packages investment projects, sector regimes, construction contracts joint ventures, related technology transfer, finance taxation issues. 183. Outputs/results: 1999, components TRANSACT programme implemented Gambia, Government assisted preparing model agreement electric power distribution sector. () STAMP: strengthening/streamlining agencies concerned maximizing promoting FDI 184. Development context: environment increased liberalization, countries adopting proactive policy maximizing foreign investment flows, subject terms conditions prevail environment. 185. Objectives: assist developing countries economies transition strengthening investment institutions ! investment promotion agencies (IPAs) ! streamlining modes operation approval processes, monitoring quantity, quality impact inflows, promoting host country attractive locations. Special attention institutional strengthening IPAs Africa investment promotion efforts African region. TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 64 186. Features: STAMP advisory services training packages relating () setting investment promotion agency scratch clarifying identity, role powers existing institutions; (ii) establishing effective “-stop” agencies; (iii) procedures practices employed encouraging evaluating foreign investment inflows; (iv) development information system capability effectively register/record inflows assess impact employment, taxation, balance payments, training technological development, linkages; () setting information systems, organizing promotional visits promotional material (including brochures) arranging investment tables. 187. Outputs/results: 1999, components STAMP programme implemented Albania, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Brazil, Djibouti, Gambia, Ivory Coast, Jordan, Pakistan, Uganda, Vanuatu, West Bank Gaza Strip. , UNCTAD involved number regional interregional initiatives work World Association Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA). cases exemplify programme implemented: () African region. December 1999, NIIP organized cooperation World Association Investment Promotion Agencies Uganda Investment Authority regional workshop investor targeting representatives African investment promotion agencies. Twenty- officials, representing thirteen investment promotion agencies, participated workshop. addition -day intensive investor targeting, participants opportunity -- sessions international experts discuss issues related promotion work. () World Association Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA). continuing support WAIPA, UNCTAD -organized Fourth Annual WAIPA Conference, place Geneva 25 26 1999. conference hold parallel Emerging Market International Fair, 26 WAIPA members developing countries exhibited investment opportunities networked European investors. , UNCTAD organized investor-targeting workshop part programme annual conference, attended 50 representatives investment promotion agencies. context WAIPA initiative, publications prepared UNCTAD: () annual WAIPA Report 1998/1999; (ii) 1999 World Directory Investment Promotion Agencies; (iii) Pro-Invest news bulletin, newsletter investment promotion agencies. 1999, UNCTAD continued assist WAIPA secretariat, independent funded contributions WAIPA members. Additional training activities investment promotion agencies -income countries organized. addition training workshop African investment promotion agencies, study tours organized young investment TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 65 promotion officials Lesotho, Nepal, Uganda Vanuatu, visited investment promotion agencies Jamaica Malaysia. () STIPs: science, technology innovation policies 188. Development context: purpose science, technology innovation policy reviews enable developing countries evaluate efficiency scientific technological, industrial, economic, educational social, institutions mechanisms contribute development ! technological development ! enterprises. enriching knowledge policies designed applied, reviews countries improve policies, time opening opportunities greater international cooperation. 189. Objectives: STIP review intended facilitate effective integration science technology policies development planning , inter alia, establishing constructive dialogue agencies responsible technology, investment, agriculture, trade, education related issues view building strengthening local technological capabilities resources. examining issues, STIP review aims enhancing policy-making capability Governments respect innovation strengthening technological infrastructure. 190. Features: invitation relevant authorities, UNCTAD secretariat carries programming mission participating country jointly, local authorities, designs content guidelines country' background report. completion background report national authorities, small team international experts, chosen jointly participating country, carries independent evaluation country' science, technology innovation (STI) conditions policies. Subsequently, international review teams prepares evaluation report, secretariat acting rapporteur, assessment STI system country suggests policy options. Finally, -table meeting held country international experts, secretariat key local players STI, discuss preliminary findings, policy options recommendations. 191. Outputs/results: 1999, STIP review Ethiopia completed prepared publication. STIP review United Republic Tanzania initiated 1999. Requests received Ecuador Peru. TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 66 3. Enterprise development () EMPRETEC - entrepreneurship SME development 192. Development context: Increasing number entrepreneurs developing countries provide impetus vigorous developmental process, generates dynamic business environment multitude employment opportunities. cases, , market imperfections work small medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), inhibiting emergence entrepreneur growth SMEs. , SMEs lack access markets, finance, technology business skills. 193. Objectives: UNCTAD’ activities area promote entrepreneurship SME development public!private sector dialogue, policy coherence, rationalization business development services, networking, clustering partnering. technical cooperation programme aims stimulating employment creation, technology transfer exports development indigenous entrepreneurs innovative SMEs. 194. Features outputs: EMPRETEC, entrepreneurship innovation partnering programme, integrated capacity building programme promoting creation sustainable support structures promising entrepreneurs build innovative internationally competitive SMEs, contributing development dynamic private sector. Beneficiaries programme : () micro, small medium-sized enterprises; (ii) agribusiness entrepreneurs aspiring professionalize enterprise advantage internationalization markets; (iii) public sector institutions undergoing reform; (iv) universities training centres employment opportunities graduates. Women constitute 35!40 cent direct beneficiaries EMPRETEC. 195. EMPRETEC’ inception 1988, programme operational Argentina, Botswana, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ethiopia, Ghana, Morocco, Nigeria, Peru, Russian Federation, Uruguay, Venezuela Zimbabwe, assisting 15,000 entrepreneurs 34 market- driven local EMPRETEC centres. 196. EMPRETEC methodology common EMPRETEC programmes; , national programmes tailored local market situation demand. addition, national programmes developed package special products, depending local demand characteristics counterpart organizations. EMPRETEC effectively contributes strengthening entrepreneurial skills, creating long-term jobs promoting exports. 197. Outputs/results/impact: view strengthening management programme, internal analysis identified strengths weaknesses management EMPRETEC TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 67 international level. basis analysis discussions EMPRETEC National Centres countries EMPRETEC operational installed, strategy formulated bring implement substantive improvements. 198. Activities undertaken areas 1999: () Legal issues. assistance legal consultant intellectual property rights, series documents drafted, , regulate relationship UNCTAD EMPRETEC National Centres, define limits , logo methodologies EMPRETEC products/services. () Image/ positioning. marketing policy EMPRETEC products updated redefined, emphasizing concrete benefits generated Programme. 1999 publication EMPRETEC, ten years, integrates rich experience diversity programme lessons learned period, completed. () Creation technical committee. October 1999, EMPRETEC/Geneva organized Expert Meeting Brazil senior trainers advisers EMPRETEC National Programmes participated. technical body created, main responsibilities set coherent worldwide policy EMPRETEC services; control quality products/services EMPRETEC ; evaluate products/services offered parties; adapt methodologies demands; transfer adapt services locally developed EMPRETEC Programmes; organize systematic training programme trainers. () EMPRETEC Services Network (ESN). 1999 Directors’ Meeting proposed tht network created benefit EMPRETEC participants providing services facilitate promotion commercialization products; virtual forum exchange experiences information issues; provide vehicle promote tailor- training. () Development services agribusiness sector. 1999 discussions held UNIDO, FAO Fair Trade Organization (Netherlands) develop practical assistance module agribusiness sector, coordinating inputs specialised agencies. TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 68 () International Meeting Directors. October 1999, eighth annual international meeting Empretecos UNCTAD organized international meeting EMPRETEC Directors Coordinators, attended 32 Directors Coordinators Africa Latin America. meeting culmination process started UNCTAD foster closer links National Programmes National Programmes. () Strengthening leadership EMPRETEC/Geneva. Missions undertaken Latin America (September 1999), including Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay Venezuela; Ghana (December 1999) meet National Directors Botswana, Ethiopia, Ghana Zimbabwe, Coordinators Mozambique South Africa. () Support Centres Spain Germany. 1999, meetings place discuss creation Support Centres participant EMPRETEC enterprises Latin America involved importing exporting activities. centres situated Barcelona Westfalia. European counterparts offered provide logistical financial support creation centres. serve facilitate integration Latin American SMEs European market. () Statistical data. preliminary activity implementation “Performance Indicator System” mentioned item IV, agreed gather information resulting activities impact Programme local international level. responsibility programmes, mature phase operation. information received shows : - 25,000 participants EMPRETEC Programme; - survival percentage enterprises started working Programme 3 years 75 cent; - Participant EMPRETEC enterprises contributed generating 5 cent employment; - Twelve 14 programmes installed reached financial break- level; - Fifty- cent follow- activities EMPRETEC -programmes financed direct inputs beneficiaries (people institutions). TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 69 45 cent covered inputs resulting bilateral multilateral cooperation national Governments; - 1999, 60 national trainers advisers trained EMPRETEC methodologies. 199. Central America Panama: Partners Development Summit Lyon, November 1998, partnership signed Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) UNCTAD development EMPRETEC programme Central America Panama. basis outcomes joint mission region spring 1999, UNCTAD, IDB EMPRETEC Uruguay identified local counterparts formulated year $2.7 million project El Salvador, Guatemala Panama. project approved, November 1999, Multilateral Investment Fund IDB agreed finance thirds project costs. national counterpart organizations agreed finance remaining project. function project executing agencies create EMPRETEC National Centres country. operational phase programme started January 2000. August 1999, EMPRETEC workshop organized Antigua, Guatemala, provide parties involved Central American programme insight EMPRETEC methodology operations. () Mediterranean 2000 200. Objectives: central purpose Mediterranean 2000 ! -year capacity building programme ! contribute economic social development strengthening institutional capacity support SMEs grow compete ten developing countries Mediterranean Basin Horn Africa. SMEs ten countries intended participate future regional free trade area. gradual opening provide sufficient time region’ SMEs modernize ready successfully compete fully liberalized markets. 201. Features: process economic liberalization accompanied action support measures enable SMEs survive grow environment. multi-country approach, programme multi-agency focus. international agencies ILO, ISO, ITC, UNCTAD UNIDO encouraged intervene integrated manner executing SME development projects. entrepreneurship training, enterprise networking, follow- support services, cross-country activities, programme assist policy makers, institutions SMEs region enhance entrepreneurial dynamic innovative capacity, build technological competence, improve quality products, facilitate access project financing, strengthen export skills trade efficiency, establish business linkages, improve international competitiveness. 202. Output/results: 1999 activities started consolidated Egypt, Ethiopia, Jordan, Morocco Palestinian territory. Ethiopia Morocco activities TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 70 advanced terms EMPRETEC Trade Points. Egypt, Jordan Palestinian territory Trade Points advanced. investment policy reviews conducted Egypt Ethiopia, investment guide produced Ethiopia. formal interagency meetings place informal consultations. promotional folder Mediterranean 2000 prepared order raise awareness programme ten beneficiary countries. 203. EMPRETEC activities Ethiopia: 1999 Advisory Board installed board meetings held chairmanship Vice-Minister Trade Industry. Project premises selected; Project Director appointed undertook study tour Accra, Ghana, meet Enterprise Africa EMPRETEC Ghana staff Accra Kumasi. recruitment staff completed November. project full complement staff consisting director, programme officer responsible training, programme officer responsible post-training activities, information technology specialist, finance/administration officer, secretary general service staff. Entrepreneurship Training Workshop (ETW) held 6 to17 December. official launch Enterprise Ethiopia programme coincided graduation ceremony ETW 17 December 1999 presence high-level representatives Government Ethiopia, UN, stakeholders media. 204. EMPRETEC activities Morocco: UNCTAD helping Office de la Formation Professionnelle de la Promotion du Travail (OFPPT) develop managerial training capacity execute EMPRETEC Maroc, link worldwide network EMPRETEC entrepreneurs. 1999 personnel EMPRETEC Maroc selected inducted, project document finalized, entrepreneurship training workshop conducted Mediterranean 2000 programme marketed public private stakeholders Morocco. June Moroccan project managers travelled Ghana study tour learn establishment running EMPRETEC Ghana Foundation. Ongoing activities Morocco include formation EMPRETEC Business Association development websites EMPRETEC participants. proposal long-term sustainability EMPRETEC Maroc, prepared UNCTAD, consideration Government counterpart. Cooperation initiated UNIDO areas selected -sectors clusters. 205. EMPRETEC activities Palestinian territory Jordan: request Government Jordan Palestinian Authority (PA) initial fact-finding mission Jordan Palestinian territory undertaken 16 23 October. purpose mission () confirm interest Government key stakeholders Mediterranean 2000/EMPRETEC programme; () assess viability EMPRETEC programme approach; () ascertain programme; () establish contacts potential stakeholder organizations, () prepare comprehensive programming mission March 2000. Consultations entrepreneurs, government representatives donors Jordan TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 71 Palestinian territory revealed EMPRETEC methodology. Initial observations confirm niche role EMPRETEC programme. project design involve close coordination cooperation ongoing donor activities. mission PA closely coordinated UNIDO’ team leader Palestinian Authority. draft proposal cooperation prepared discussed. (ii) Centres Innovation Enterprise Development 206. Objectives: Centres Innovation Enterprise Development (CIEDs) constitute emerging network change-generating agencies designed promote technological innovation manufacturing firms, stimulate development networks innovation firms, firms local knowledge-producing institutions. 207. Features: programme’ pilot phase includes ôte ’Ivoire, Ghana, United Republic Tanzania Zimbabwe. CIEDs established Kumasi (Ghana) Harare (Zimbabwe). 208. Output/results: 1999 CIED diagnostic tool kit, developed earlier meeting Geneva, adapted refined. Change Assessment Screening Tool (CAST) radical , General Information Seeking Tool (GIST) largely maintained original form. -Depth Enterprise Assessment System (IDEAS), completed Geneva meeting, development activity modules completely rewritten. Ghana: April 1999 CAST GIST applied 30 identified wood-processing firms. Technological Innovation Projects (TIPs), relating energy management, kiln drying, industrial engineering strategic planning, initiated feasibility study reports energy management completed. Successful engagement number firms paved selection 30 firms, drawn furniture, engineering, food-processing pharmaceutical -sectors. process applying CIED’ IDEAS wood-processing firms began High-Level Roundtable Wood Processing Industry Executives 1999. Application CAST/GIST diagnostic tools wave firms, includes 15 EMPRETEC client firms Kumasi, concluded early 2000. Zimbabwe: 1999 CAST/GIST workshops held Harare good representation client firms. CAST/GIST workshop held Bulawayo 10 participants. Practically targeted firms covered CAST/GIST process. Client firm follow-ups case studies IDEAS process began client firms. process led identification number sector-specific priorities CIED begun address level firms, including improvements plant layout training assessment led linking number firms existing training services. () SME development programmes TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 72 () Enhancing public!private sector dialogue LDCs 209. Features: National consultants countries (Ethiopia, United Republic Tanzania, Cambodia Madagascar) produce report respective countries examines, inter alia, issues: extent public!private sector dialogue resulted coherent policy framework areas enterprise development; structure dialogue terms objectives, participants issues addressed; mechanisms public!private sector interaction; problems SMEs engaging dialogue Government resolved. reports form basis policy recommendations background material seminars national level. 210. Output/results: reporting period, study entitled “ Survey Good Practice Public!Private Sector Dialogue” prepared benchmark complement country reports. National consultants Madagascar United Republic Tanzania identified reports countries progress. (ii) National policies measures growing small micro enterprises LDCs 211. Features: study SME development strategies carried LDCs ! Burkina Faso, Nepal, Samoa Zambia. main areas focus audit policy coherence levels government, availability SME development services, role business associations interaction Government. audit carried national consultants basis framework analysis benchmark study key elements coherent enterprise development strategy. 212. Output/results: country reports finalized synthesis report prepared publication 2000. (iii) Private sector trade development programme 213. Activities 1999: Seminar Telecommunication Networks Somalia Somaliland held Dubai 28 29 April 1999 Workshop Somali Telecommunications Networks held Dubai, 18 21 August 1999. 214. Results: agreed Workshop Trade Private Sector Development Somalia, held 10 11 1998, follow- activities initiated areas, including telecommunications sector, trade assistance chilled meat exporters, money transfer companies, traders airline operators. TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 73 215. project -sponsored events telecommunication sector, brought telecommunication operators Somalia. addressed time context current situation Somalia critical issues interconnection, numbering codes, local call policy, training technical assistance . basis work, Somali telecommunication operators adopted Memorandum Understanding establishment regulatory framework telecommunication sector Somalia. (iv) Enterprise networking: commodity production trade diversification Asian!African partnerships 216. Features: project designed network African enterprise entrepreneurs counterparts South-East Asia, specifically Indonesia, Malaysia Thailand. accomplished generating awareness growing importance high-, income-elastic commodities commodities-based products promotion mutual contacts identification joint venture opportunities niches trade investment regions. 217. South!South cooperation central characteristic project, addition exclusively focused private sector. , project activities concretely operational nature. main implementation modalities carrying study visits South-East Asia African business executives promotion return visits Africa prominent South-East Asian entrepreneurs. 218. Output/results: 1 5 March 1999 UNCTAD cooperation Governments Malaysia Japan organized Kuala Lumpur business networking forum explore potential joint business ventures. aimed facilitating trade investment South-East Asia Africa providing opportunities firms network counterparts. workshop 120 -- business meetings place, leading signing 15 investment, marketing service agreements enterprises. emphasis agro-based products niche markets, information technology firms present. participants stressed explore trade opportunities traditional trading channels. Projecting positive information Africa, terms investment climate, gain forum. () Enhancing participation women entrepreneurs LDC economies 219. project assesses reports impact successfully implemented policies promoting women’ entrepreneurship, identifies measures adopted international conferences implemented place women TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 74 remain entrepreneurs formal sector. Reports enhancing women' entrepreneurship participating countries project completed. study African LDCs ! women entrepreneurs Africa ! published June 1999. July 1999 seminars enhancing women' entrepreneurship held, national seminar Burkina Faso Ouagadougou, regional seminar involving 13 countries West Africa. seminar planned held Nepal 2000. () Accounting reform retraining () Reform retraining 220. Development context: Accurate understandable financial information order enable Governments investors users financial information financial decisions. Reliable financial information sine qua increasing foreign direct investment, stable stock exchanges sound banking systems. order attract foreign investors partners, enterprises instil confidence reliable financial statements. 221. Objectives: objective project capacity building accounting audit profession Azerbaijan, undertaken 1999, retrain Azeri accounting practitioners principles accounting, financial accounting, international accounting standards, managerial accounting fundamentals financial management, contributing capacity building accounting audit profession Azerbaijan. 222. Features: technical assistance project, similar activities Azerbaijan including project strengthening audit capacity, developed years conjunction UNCTAD’ Intergovernmental Working Group Experts International Standards Accounting Reporting (ISAR). UNCTAD programme adapts international standards developing countries countries transition, difficulties interpretation implementation. 223. Output: result implementation project activities Azerbaijan total 504 accountants auditors trained years modern accounting audit practices fundamentals financial management. regard insolvency/restructuring training, 80 trainees completed basic insolvency . 30 training materials developed Russian Azeri, departments National Chamber Auditors received technical advice enable carry functions. 224. Reform accounting system Russian Federation: September 1999 EU Tacis project initiated Russian Federation reform accounting system country TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 75 compatible international accounting standards. project implemented KPMG cooperation UNCTAD. 225. South-Eastern European Partnership Accountancy Development: 13 14 December 1999 OECD, cooperation USAID UNCTAD, organized Sinaia, Romania, working group meeting leading accounting audit associations South-Eastern Europe (SEE) explore merits creating regional accounting reform initiative. Participants agreed create South-Eastern European Partnership Accountancy Development (SEEPAD), purpose create sound corporate governance, financial disclosure accounting regimes SEE. (ii) Environmental accounting workshops 226. Development context: improve environmental financial accounting reporting enterprises benefit external users annual reports financial statements providing guidance standard-setters preparers reports. extend boundaries conventional accounting model linking financial performance environmental performance standardizing environmental performance indicators. link expand existing networks include -OECD countries. standardize content format environmental reports comparable user-friendly. 227. Objective: objective improve environmental financial accounting reporting enterprises benefit external users annual reports financial statements. improvement disseminating guidance agreed ISAR standard-setters preparers reports. boundaries conventional accounting model extended making link financial performance environmental performance standardizing environmental performance indicators (EPIs). EPIs disseminated. 228. Output/results: collaboration UNEP, series workshops held world spread concept environmental accounting reporting developing countries. objectives workshops improve financial accounting reporting enterprises benefit external users financial statements. guidance standard setters preparers reports. 1999 national regional workshops held, financial support World Bank, Bahrain, Malaysia India disseminate ISAR’ recommendations environmental accounting. contributions Government Netherlands, Arab Society Certified Accountants (ASCA), Association Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Institute Chartered Accountants India (ICAI) Malaysian Institute Accountants (MIA). TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 76 - Delhi, India (2!4 August 1999). 120 senior managers officers government departments industry, practising chartered accountants, bankers financial analysts attended -day workshop environment accounting reporting. Dr. Narendra Nath, Minister Education, Tourism, Power Industry, Government Delhi, inaugurated -day workshop. UNCTAD Institute Chartered Accountants India (ICAI) organized workshop. training manual material incorporated syllabus Institute Chartered Accountants India. president ICAI expressed include ISAR guidelines Indian accounting standards. - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (17!18 June 1999). Seventy participants industry, financial sector, accounting institutions government ministries attended workshop. UNCTAD, Malaysian Institute Accountants (MIA) Ministry Science, Technology Environment organized workshop. total 110 officials attended opening ceremonies. Speakers included President Malaysian Institute Accountants (MIA) Minister Science, Technology Environment, closing remarks President Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange (KLSE). training manual material incorporated syllabus Malaysian Institute Accountants. Dato' Mohd Salleh Majid, President, Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange, ISAR guidelines part Stock Exchange’ listing requirements. UNCTAD MIA advise KLSE integrating guidelines. improvements form part KLSE’ initiatives pursuing aspiration world-class stock exchange respects. - Manama, Bahrain (12!13 June 1999). Seventy participants Gulf Cooperation Countries (GCC) Arab States attended regional workshop organized UNCTAD, University Bahrain Arab Society Certified Accountants (ASCA). University Bahrain, Islamic University Gaza University Ain Shems (Egypt) keen introduce ISAR guidelines curriculum. Speakers included . Khalid Fakhro, Director General Environmental Affairs Ministry Housing, Municipalities Environment; President University Bahrain, Dr. Jassim AI Ghatam; President ASCA, Talal Abu Ghazaleh. workshop covered extensively media. shown times television opening day. ) TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 pages 77-78 TABLE ( bookmarks) TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 79 . Division Services Infrastructure Development Trade Efficiency 1. Trade infrastructure () Transport () Advance Cargo Information System (ACIS) 229. Development context: Inefficient transport systems major negative impact economic development; results exorbitant transport costs, delays, pilferage eventually loss markets export goods increased prices import goods. ACIS designed transport systems efficient providing required information goods transport equipment. 230. Objectives: ACIS operational financial information increase transparency transport sector enable management identify problems view finding solutions. information shipper “live” whereabouts cargo, information operational management increases efficiency network. Medium- long-term investment planning enhanced aggregate statistics performance indicators ACIS produces automatically. 231. Features: components ACIS, designed track, , cargo rail, ports, rivers roads, RailTracker LakeTracker attained level performance enabling installed relevant network, PortTracker development. Backbone Information System development, due commissioning 2000. 232. Output/results/impact: 1999 beginning RailTracker implementation Zimbabwe, Malawi Mozambique development Railway Backbone Information System, 2000 link railways Southern Africa. number national RailTracker systems linked ( United Republic Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbawe, Malawi Mozambique) interfaced South African Railways’ Tracking System called SPRINT. impact concerned, Tanzanian Railway Corporation undertook study measure benefits accruing RailTracker. results impressive: - 1994 1999 reduction (average): Wagon turn- time 18 to13 days; Wagon detention terminals 8 4 days; Daily interchange balance 203 108 wagons; TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 80 Dwell time foreign wagons 28 12 days; Transit times 15 3 days. - period increase (average): Locomotive utilization 280 380 kms day; Wagon utilization 73 120 kms day. 233. 1999 railway introduced RailTracker Billing system financial information . Similarly, newly privatized railway Cameroon introduced Billing System. 234. Work continued RailTracker Bulgarian Railways; similarly, ‘Light Backbone Information System installed Nepal major Indian port. implementation project PortTracker Islamic Republic Iran started 1999. 235. Maintenance contracts introduced railways commissioned RailTracker, including private operators State corporation signed concessioning agreement private sector. (ii) Ports, shipping training Rehabilitation Somali port management 236. Objectives: objective project contribute peace-building process country promoting economic recovery governance 35 cent population inhabits north!western north!eastern regions. specific objectives focus improvement port services Somali traders joint efforts port authorities port communities Berbera Bosaso; training operational administrative personnel improvements sustainable; development policies strategies foster trade regions. 237. Features/outputs/results: project continuation previous UNCTAD interventions started 1993 scheduled completed 2000. 1999, developments positive impact project execution. , Saudi Arabian authorities lifted ban importing livestock Somalia imposed outbreak Rift Valley fever. reopening market felt north!western region, concentrates exports country. result resumption exports goats, sheep camels, Berbera, provide bulk Somali foreign income exports, including taxes collected regional administration. , north!eastern regional TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 81 administration decided implement recommendations project improve efficiency port Bosaso consolidate sustainability administration. 238. Vocational port training continued delivered local instructors benefit operating administrative personnel public private bodies functioning ports Berbera Bosaso. training centre completed Bosaso number deliveries increased. Statistics financial information regularly collected statements prepared port authorities decision makers. , --job training personnel Transport Trade Ministries Hargeisa (north!western Somalia) compile relevant information preliminary step attract investments. Assisting Indonesian private sector participation maritime related services 239. Development context: order meet requirements globalization manufacturing trading, increasing number developing countries undertaking activities open maritime markets transfer ownership maritime assets public private sector, basis governmental policies provide private sector tools compete effectively liberalized markets. 240. Objectives/features: project comprehensively assesses national maritime transport policies practices aim improving sector competitiveness ultimately promoting imports/exports regional international markets liberalized trading environment. , project policy proposals aimed strengthening framework private sector participation maritime transport sector (suppliers users) providing management training local operators. 241. Outputs/results: project Indonesian Government number proposals action improve framework private sector participation maritime transport. proposals discussed approved national maritime sector meeting. basis lessons gained seminars discussions conducted project, Indonesian Government organizations private sector shipping associations jointly elaborated plans future action aimed improving operating environment Indonesian maritime industry. 242. addition, training courses 100 managers conducted 1998 1999 strategic planning shipping companies port management. context, pressing request follow- seminars received shipping service providers users government organizations. TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 82 Training: Strategic planning senior shipping managers (STRATSHIP) --job training shipping ports (JOBMAR) 243. Development context: vital aspect development ability trade competitively world economy. Efficient maritime transport services prerequisite reaching overseas markets, incidence freight insurance costs high developing countries’ exports decisive factor determining marketability developing countries’ goods. 244. Objectives: global shipping industry characterized rapid technology change, consolidation companies, large capital investments, high risk critical demand -trained management. goal STRATSHIP JOBMAR improve performance shipping management human resource development. 245. Features: STRATSHIP workshops generally working days based mixture presentations, case studies computer-based management game. main purpose computer simulation reinforce concepts developed workshop, create actual decision-making experiences upgrade management skills competitive environment. 246. JOBMAR emphasizes "hands-" approach acquiring management skills. Experience, simulated traditional training methods, gained effectively dealing business situations actual commercial pressures progress measured practical results. 247. Outputs results: date, 40 STRATSHIP workshops delivered ( 1998 1999), 800 participant national counterparts trained. Evaluations participants continue positive. Specific comments emphasize usefulness training strategic planning activities, increasing competitiveness improving company performance. evidenced -mentioned projects’ activities. () Trade fcilitation () ASYCUDA 248. Development context: -functioning customs administration essential part country' good governance policy. Customs departments wide area responsibility, including helping Government deal national, regional international policies revenue collection combating fraud; import prohibited restricted goods; providing trade data government analysis planning; physical control examination cargo. variety reasons administrations unable comply responsibilities areas neglected poorly dealt . TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 83 249. Objectives: Automated System Customs Data (ASYCUDA) programme primarily concerned technical modernisation customs, including automation clearance goods. ways aims achieve trade facilitation speeding clearance process information technology reduction simplification customs documentation procedures. objective increasing revenue computerization customs tariff, automatically calculating duties taxes. complementary important -product processing customs data, aim provide reliable timely trade fiscal statistics assist Governments economic planning publication trade data. 250. ASYCUDA technical assistance projects designed implemented shortest time specific institutional environmental circumstances administration. addition, project implementation activities include comprehensive training package transfer ASYCUDA - skills national staff, ensuring programme sustained national administration. 251. Features: ASYCUDA computerized customs management system covering import export procedures, internationally recognized customs regimes, including transit warehousing. takes account international codes standards established ISO, WCO United Nations. system standard features expected modern customs system, based risk management, including manifest control, transit, declaration processing, accounting selectivity. module traders input declarations , interface permit electronic exchange data customs approved parties, banks airlines. 252. ASYCUDA Implementation Strategy developed refined basis 10 years' experience. developed respond customs automation programme structured phases ensure -risk, cost-effective approach national long-term sustainability. , pre-installation, phase requires complete assessment current state customs procedures, including legal aspects, tariffs infrastructure. phase, system configured accordance national regulations installed selected pilot sites, national configurations procedures tested, training staff trading community. phase system extended customs offices, ports, border stations free zones. system developed phase remaining sites ensures data flowing operational sites headquarters, headquarters -users, Statistical Office government departments, functioning correctly. 253. phases approximately 18 months final phase 6 12 months, depending resources number sites installed. TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 84 254. Output/impact/results: impact ASYCUDA projects assessed institutional trade facilitation benchmarks, including increased revenue, improved trade facilitation clearance times, availability reliable trade data. projects successful ; important factor commitment change obtain full support Government. projects realise full benefits automation resistance institutional procedural reforms programme requires. 255. 1999, 39 operational ASYCUDA projects expenditures totalling $6,587,000. ASYCUDA programme remains largest technical cooperation programme UNCTAD 75 user countries regional offices. 1999, projects signed ! El Salvador, Nicaragua, Yemen Zimbabwe. addition, request countries donors, number ad hoc pre-automation feasibility studies undertaken. 256. Year 2000 compliance. 1999 UNCTAD considerable technical support advice, conjunction established regional support centres, assist Version 2 User countries ensuring Year 2000 (Y2K) compliance. result action, majority 55 countries, Version 2 operational system, unaffected changeover 2000. , number countries requested UNCTAD provide supplementary -country training relating Version 2.7, require technical assistance additional system installations national installations, owing late delivery equipment proprietary software. 257. Project evaluations: part normal ongoing project activities ASYCUDA projects evaluated number countries 1999, including Islamic Republic Iran Jordan. countries ASYCUDA installed customs headquarters pilot sites. purpose evaluations assess achievements initial implementation phase recommendations phase , system rolled customs offices. - Jordan: Phase project started September 1997 pilot project computerize project sites, Customs Headquarters Amman, Queen Alia International Airport Amman Customs House. evaluation team success indicators, : Time release: green lane declaration takes average hours. Revenue collection: revenue stayed constant significant reductions duty rates. Trade statistics: Trade statistics complete, accurate uptodate. Procedures: Simplification increased transparency: TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 85 Integrated customs tariff Single administrative document Risk management techniques DTI, .. electronic lodgement customs declaration - Islamic Republic Iran: ASYCUDA project started 1997 objective computerizing customs data processing headquarters Islamic Republic Iran Customs Administration Mehrebad International Airport Tehran. fully achieved 1999, main purpose evaluation identify describe areas modernization customs procedures. evaluation team strategic proposals organizational structure, customs procedures IT systems. proposals consideration planning roll- phase. - Estonia: number countries began operational system 1999. interest project Estonia, introduction ASYCUDA sought complement strategic goals Government : Provision openness transparency customs administration simplification trading environment terms formalities, documentation procedures; Introduction modern, state---art computer technology field declaration information processing, recording analysis; encouraging extended risk analysis management methodologies. 258. agreed UNCTAD introduce ASYCUDA system number selected pilot sites key deliverable project. , project decided customs administration system introduced number pilot locations testing purposes , satisfactory conclusion phase, “rolled ” customs offices Estonia. 259. reservations concerns expressed UNCTAD “big-bang” approach, pleasing report , initial teething problems, ASYCUDA system satisfactorily introduced operation 105 customs offices Estonia. system accounts 100 cent import export declarations, transit, TIR simplified import declarations accounting functions, full statistical reporting analysis. TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 86 260. Programme information: world ASYCUDA meeting Manila 1998, UNCTAD initiated working party meetings 1999 discuss donors member States methods partial cost recovery respect central support activities selected technical cooperation programmes. result meetings assistance donor, cost recovery system installed record activities, sector, undertaken programme staff. results analysis data system discussed working party October 1999. (ii) Multimodal transport trade facilitation 261. Development context: International trade requires efficient door--door logistics chains, simple trade formalities, procedures operations. essential improve quality international transport logistics, adapt commercial practices international standards remove unnecessary trade barriers. efficient operation transport modes interface facilities precondition effective improvement international trade transport operations. 262. Objectives: objectives UNCTAD' activities areas focus improving physical features ( "hardware") transport network, improve performance transport operators auxiliary services, change commercial behaviour users, introduce innovative relations public institutions transport providers users ( "software") international trade transport. additional objective eliminate outdated procedures, multiple, -standardized documents, result additional transaction costs unnecessary delays. Output/results/impact: 263. Nepal. early 1998, Majesty’ Government (HMG) Nepal initiated implementation infrastructure development project. complement project secure future installed capacity, HMG requested UNCTAD execute technical assistance project aimed promotion trade transport sector Nepal. 264. principal development objective HMG’ Multimodal Transit Trade Facilitation Project reduce transport costs Nepal’ imports exports. set project objectives streamline trade transit procedures improve efficiency organization transit trade documentation data exchange. project aimed modernization customs clearance process border stations India. 265. 1999, UNCTAD continued backstop execution project. substantive administrative complexity project, coordination TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 87 World Bank Washington, backstopping activity consumed fair amount UNCTAD staff time. UNCTAD carried backstopping mission Nepal, international consultants carried missions number thematic workshops delivered direction international national consultants. 266. West Central African countries. January 1999, UNCTAD participated delivery workshop organized Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) "Comité de Liaison Europe-Afrique-Caraïbes-Pacifique pour la promotion des fruits tropicaux, égumes de contre-saison, fleurs, plantes ornementales épices" (COLEACP). framework UNCTAD!COLEACP Memorandum Understanding technical assistance areas logistics training, UNCTAD contributed discussions training management sea- air-freight issues bobby beans pineapples exported West Central Africa. 267. Central American countries. February 1999, UNCTAD participated deliveries workshop multimodal transport Central America. deliveries Panama, Costa Rica Guatemala sponsored regional organization COCATRAM. 268. ECO countries. framework initiative strengthen cooperation Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) UNCTAD building capacity area trade efficiency cooperation, including trade, transport business facilitation modernization customs procedures, UNCTAD contributed execution regional project. Project activities included participation, presentation follow- recommendations earlier joint UNCTAD/ECO missions region. UNCTAD prepared, jointly ESCAP, proposal project trade facilitation ECO countries. proposal approved funds joint ESCAP-UNCTAD execution initiated 2000. 269. Joint UNCTAD!ITC cooperation United Republic Tanzania. framework cooperation UNCTAD ITC, inter-agency arrangements agreed ITC, substantive preparation initiated 1999 study trade facilitation issues United Republic Tanzania. outcome study expected assist Government implementation suitable measures area trade facilitation, attention introduction measures private sector’ transactions. 270. context preparation donor meeting technical assistance developed countries, UNCTAD prepared detailed project documents multimodal transport trade facilitation. 2. Business facilitation TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 88 () Development competitive insurance markets 271. Development context: Insurance services, major component financial services, enable economic agents protect risks safeguard national assets sustaining development trade. developing countries, Africa, provision affordable, reliable insurance services match country' economic agents lacking. objectives establish competitive efficient insurance markets improve access large part population insurance services. 272. Objectives: provide technical support, advice, guidance training insurance supervisory authorities, establishment legal supervisory frameworks geared sustaining development competitive insurance markets. improve understanding provide information impact liberalization insurance markets technical subjects government officials managers insurance concerns. 273. Features/Output/results: () organization training seminars missions improve understanding role supervisors, competence technical abilities staff supervisory authorities, Africa Caribbean countries; () organization conferences seminars impact liberalization technical subjects relevant decision makers. 274. Workshops seminars held 1999: "Monitoring reinsurance operations" African insurance supervisors (Tunis, June; 34 participants 16 countries); IAIS/FSB/UNCTAD seminar African insurance supervisors (South Africa, July; 30 participants 17 countries); "Building African insurance supervisory capacity" (Addis Ababa, October; 37 participants 33 countries); "Regulatory information exchange networks Caribbean insurance supervisors" (Aruba, November; 26 participants 15 countries/territories); Annual Conference African Insurance Organization held Fez, Morocco, meeting Association African Insurance Supervisory Authorities conference ( 600 delegates world). 275. Missions/advisory services 1999: Armenia. Advising improvements legal regulatory framework Armenian insurance sector. Mauritania: assessment project development effective insurance regulatory supervisory framework Mauritania. Report delivered Government April 1999. TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 89 Ethiopia. UNCTAD/African Insurance Organization project software insurance enterprises. feasibility study finalized April 1999 project started October 1999. Presentation trade finance training package (prepared 1998) Abu Dhabi April 1999. 276. Conferences seminars organized 1999: UNCTAD/Malaysian Insurance Institute International Conference "Challenges Strategic Options Emerging Insurance Markets Globalizing World Economy" (participants 30 countries); "training trainers" seminar heads African insurance institutes (Ethiopia, October; 17 participants 16 training institutes); presentation automobile insurance Afro-Asian countries Conference Federation Afro-Asian Insurers Reinsurers (Tunis, September; 200 delegates 35 countries). 277. Results: liberalization speeds , strong awareness generated importance introducing enforcing prudential rules, protection consumer measures competition rules development stability insurance financial markets. Africa, 18 countries important regulatory supervisory framework. start activities 1994, number supervisory authorities increased 8 30, existing industry regulatory regional associations strengthened, cooperation improved work plans established. consequence, consolidation markets, large number insolvent insurers closed, asset/liability matching controlled , improved competition countries, prices . African association insurance training institutes established strengthened work plan establishment virtual African Institute drawn . pooling interests, software handling operational activities African insurance affordable tailored environment target clients development. Modern management techniques introduced products developed larger strata population. () Legal issues 278. Development context: Trade Points serve major tool integration developing countries SMEs worldwide global economy. require legal assistance legal infrastructure function efficiently. 279. Objectives/features: () prepare distribute guidelines examples recommended practices Trade Points form compendium common guidelines; TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 90 () prepare draft statutes setting regional subregional forums, distribute Trade Points; () collect information electronic commerce international organizations private sector view applying GTPNet preparing paper dissemination. 280. Output/results: statutes number Trade Points obtained, analysed compared, guidelines prepared form kind models Trade points choose set entity: () Trade Point independent entity; (ii) Trade Point host institution; (iii) mother Trade Point subsidiaries country; (iv) letter intent Ministry sets Trade Point premises. Ongoing assistance 50 Trade Points creation legal entity. Assistance Trade Points logos Trade Point programme file intellectual property protection national level, cooperation contracts drafted UNCTAD Trade Points rights obligations parties. regional level, assistance Trade Points initiating regional Trade Point forums, statutes internal rules Inter-American Trade Point Forum finalized. Information electronic commerce collected international organizations circluated Trade Points. , presentations held Trade Point meetings subject. 3. Services development () Microfinance 281. Development context: Micro-credit, micro-savings micro-insurance essential support services enable poor people trade part mainstream economy. estimated world 500 million micro-entrepreneurs 7,000 institutions specializing offering financial services micro-entrepreneurs. identified “micro-banks” “micro-finance institutions” (MFIs). 282. Features: international organizations working reinforcing nascent micro-finance “industry”, direct contributions capacity building. UNCTAD original approach, acting catalyst mobilize private funds establishing links mutual interest MFIs financial markets. 283. action, , yielded good results, $10 million mobilized. generally agreed loan $500 create job. , $1 million invested micro-finance, 2,000 jobs created maintained developing countries. Ten million TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 91 dollars permit creation 20,000 jobs. investments $100 million, impact development extremely significant (200,000 jobs developing countries). Output/results: Activities Latin America: 284. 1998!1999, $2 million invested private investors MFIs Bolivia (Bancosol, FIE) Peru (Mibanco, Crear Tacna). investments benefited 4,000 micro-entrepreneurs, average loan receiving MFIs approximately $500. 285. workshops organized field establish contacts promote exchange views MFIs private investors. Information national regulations MFI’ financial institutional data collected view helping interested MFIs participate virtual micro-finance market secure direct access international commercial resources countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Uruguay Venezuela. Activities Asia 286. Contacts established information collected micro-banks Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Philippines Sri Lanka. Contacts established shortly Cambodia Viet Nam. MFIs countries invited participate virtual micro-finance market. expected investments year 2000. Activities Africa 287. Contacts established information collected micro-banks Egypt, Kenya, United Republic Tanzania, South Africa Uganda. Contacts francophone Africa established shortly. MFIs’ countries invited participate virtual micro-finance market. () Human resources development 288. Development context: Trade goods requires trade-supporting services, including marketing, finance, logistics import/export procedures, readily , efficient adaptable. terms foreign trade potential grow depend existence quality services, depend turn people responsible . skills, knowledge TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 92 attitudes people, operating environment, key influence trade efficiency. Today, diversification growth trade hands opportunities offered globalization, imperatives technology legal commercial practices, important difficult maintain skills, knowledge attitudes. 289. Human resources development (HRD) practised order ensure communities people characteristics needed promote community interests. HRD includes education recruitment, acquisition experience, career development, training, motivation staff levels community, provision favourable environment function. primary concern UNCTAD assist countries provision improvement training. ways: () Direct conduct training secretariat; (ii) Institution building communities organize training adapted ; (iii) Provision model training materials communities access training general interest. 290. Training type 1 document, specific actions sectors concerned. Training action types 2 3 section. 291. Objectives: primary objective provide reinforce -country capacity training HRD regard managing trade-supporting services, training sector identified satisfied comprehensively local resources arrangements context technical cooperation developing countries. secondary objective provide structured training materials respond problems policy issues widespread nature amenable local solutions. development objective cases countries enhance conditions trade opportunities trade efficient diversified services. () TRAINMAR 292. Development context: high proportion foreign trade carried sea; developing countries proportion high, sea-leg dominant influence ability participate specific markets. Growth diversification trade depend efficient creative services maritime trade. vividly displayed growth trans-shipment export processing, providing employment TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 93 commercial opportunities existed , efficient maritime links responsive procedures reception dispatch goods paramount importance. 293. services depend exclusively abilities officials, managers staff responsible maritime trade related services. country, smaller region served single port, people form community ! port community, port critical part work. Improving adapting skills, knowledge attitudes fast-changing world calls training variety sources. , training opportunities offered industrialized countries assistance programmes limited impact costs bringing people ! case group learning specialist instructors ! lack specific applicability ! cases, including individual-learning methods. effect, training component change community controlled community. approach tackle full extent training developing countries countries economies transition: build local training capacity. training capacity , , provide natural complement human resource development policies. 294. Objectives: reinforce local training capacity respect services maritime trade, enabling local training centres provide professional training responding management, commercial policy . generate cooperation local training centres constantly improve quality training expand range training . increase modern techniques training, including individual learning, enable interested countries benefit cooperation countries. specific development objective increase efficiency maritime trade expand trading opportunities sea, professional creative management aspects movement goods. 295. Features: Local training capacity provide training services cover identifying training , designing training solutions ensuring practical application substance training. process practical professional; integrated part HRD policies. TRAINMAR , interrelated features: promotion proven methodology training; promotion practice structured cooperation local training centres. UNCTAD - documented training methodology adapted trade-supporting services, enables instructional techniques, curriculum development management training HRD conducted locally high professional standards. , UNCTAD created system cooperation, based regional networking, enables training centres institutes cooperate conducting joint parallel activities, share information experience training courses. small Central Support Team (CST) Geneva, UNCTAD helps local training centres adopt methodology promote HRD policies, helps networks develop apply strategies local experience shared multiplied. TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 94 means local communities access training good professional standard, quality range training expand steadily, integration training capacity communities reinforced. 296. Results achieved local training centres, assisted moment support CST. 1999 support concentrated : () Latin America Caribbean, networks operate provide training services independently: logistics transport operators South America joint development conduct integrated suite training courses; port communities Central America, countries develop, deliver share training courses; shipping community Caribbean islands, Mexico, Colombia Guyana, integrated resources. centres meet December 1999, UN-ECLAC headquarters Santiago, Chile, coordinate activities plan cooperation programmes ESCAP regional interests. (ii) Eastern Europe, centres established TRAINMAR Constanza, Romania, Batumi, Georgia, expectation creating regional network Black Sea region, CST helped delivery training courses, conduct training analyses, provision training materials translation adaptation local . , TRAINMAR cooperating German agency technical cooperation (GTZ) framework technical cooperation projects port modernization, role training complement change exemplified. (iii) Asia Pacific, member training centres countries conduct training independently respective port shipping communities. Members met periodically prepare plans joint actions, 1999 included introducing regional system quality control courses developed, initiation projects bring technology-based training methods regular meeting demands increasingly privatized maritime trade sector. 297. structured cooperation centres Africa, contact maintained CST showed active individually. uncommon local centres, acquired ability TRAINMAR methods, prefer individual action work network environment. , centres Africa reflect insufficient resources cooperation inadequate support CST. Plans prepared TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 95 increase level support offered renewed cooperation place interested centres year 2000 onwards. 298. Results impact: Results evident indicators: establishment improvement local training capacity, conduct training locally. 50 training centres institutes benefited TRAINMAR programme system regional networks. centres acquired competence conduct professional training management commercial aspects support maritime trade. centres chosen continue conduct training regularly local communities. 25 maintained contact regional networks enhance competence shared action benefiting assistance technology learning. Statistics gathered CST relate centres contact networks, training 8,000 persons year. centres longer contact training similar number, verify. , single indicator national institute India set support UNCTAD TRAINMAR approach, contact network 1993 trained 25,000 persons maritime sector intervening years, including 8,000 staff managers port industry. safe assumption number persons trained globally year, partly wholly result TRAINMAR, continues grow. 299. Impact difficult measure. Training part mosaic change affecting trade. demonstrable local training , instances, TRAINMAR, instances effective cheaper . demonstrable ! technology practices ! implemented good training. remains pure conjecture year' improvement trade attributed training general TRAINMAR . conclusion reached, local institutes provide effort results, TRAINMAR -cost support ensure efforts sustained, mutually supportive effective. (ii) UNCTAD Port Management Certificate 300. Development context: idea creation diploma port management middle managers ports developing countries, stems concern regard globalization world economy, increasing competition, maritime technologies means communication resulted significant traditional port environment. environment, middle managers assume variety duties responsibilities. Training crucial. TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 96 301. Objectives: objective Port Management Certificate train middle managers working port community enterprises assume duties professional life. training programme familiar port system grasp role function innovative port caters present future port community. 302. context regional port certificate project West Africa, ports Benin, Gabon Senegal implemented UNCTAD' training programme. Seventeen managers Benin' Port Community (Cotonou), 12 Dakar (Senegal) 14 Libreville (Gabon) successfully completed training, presented thesis/émoire awarded UNCTAD' "Modern Port Management" Certificate. 303. mission undertaken ports evaluate existing distance learning capacities investigate possibilities implementing TRAINFORTRADE distance learning programme framework Port Certificate project. 304. November 1999, -week "Training Trainers" seminar ( session) held Portugal Portuguese-speaking countries. Participants Angola, Brazil, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, Portugal, Sao Tome Principe attended seminar. (iii) TRAINFORTRADE 305. Development context: TRAINFORTRADE (TFT) UNCTAD’ human resources development programme intended reinforce training capacities field international trade developing countries. seeks countries develop enhance national regional professional training capacities capable dealing countries’ economic issues, policy operational levels, private public sectors. programmes’ principal focuses : - Adequate training: UNCTAD utilizes pedagogical material development methodology takes account training identified developing countries, allowing preparation pedagogical supports respond ; - Supporting implementation national regional training capacities countries concerned. TRAINFORTRADE trains trainers developers capable delivering, -site, training programmes international quality respond national regional countries concerned; - Networking: South-South cooperation highly encouraged cooperation network training centres supported UNCTAD coordinated TFT TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 97 Central Support Team. respond training problems identified, complementarity researching competencies strongly encouraged, exchange pedagogical material countries concerned. 306. programmes emphasizes enable companies national officers develop external trade support national development policies. encompasses complex technical, economic juridical aspects international agreements demand mastering mechanisms instruments international trade. 307. evaluation programme carried November 1997, strategic decisions distinct lines action pursued 1999. , number courses prepared adapted, technical knowledge secretariat international trade specialists. , local capacity building activities undertaken, African countries, emphasis developed countries. 308. Objectives: main objectives 1999 : () concentrate work plan limited number countries, focusing developed countries; () foster collaboration divisions UNCTAD implementation training programmes providing methodological technical assistance complementary support; () develop partnerships international organizations institutions working field international trade. 309. Outputs/results: Development TRAINFORTRADE courses. courses developed 1999, finalized. include courses : “ analysis effects international trade policies global model”, “ formulation competition law policy”, ” implementation competition law policy”, “Trade environment” “Distance learning instructor’ workshop”. 310. courses fit context collaboration TRAINFORTRADE programme UNCTAD’ Competition Law Policy Consumer Protection Section Trade, Environment Development Section DITC Division, TRAINFORTRADE pedagogical professionals provide methodological expertise development high-quality training materials diverse subject matter areas. TRAINFORTRADE analysis training TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 98 311. mission undertaken Mozambique order analyze training country field trade environment (Phase TRAINFORTRADE project). analysis provide basis implementation TRAINFORTRADE project field Mozambique future. 312. missions Brazil carried , request technical support training international trade southern states Brazil ! Parana, Santa Catarina Rio Grande Sul. objects missions carry Phase TRAINFORTRADE project, .. assessment training fields international trade port management states. basis recommendations report, project document implementing Phase II project ! actual training ! prepared submitted funding. TRAINFORTRADE distance learning 313. rapidly constantly evolving economic environment, updating courses incorporated database permanently accessible Internet. approach flexibility training reinforces communication cooperation network countries regions participating, encouraging South!South cooperation. TRAINFORTRADE training programmes intended -line. pedagogical material developed integrates distance learning tools techniques -line accessible local servers, access discussion forums possibility exchanging materials information electronically. 314. context, missions undertaken Cape Verde, Senegal, Mozambique, Benin, Burkina Faso Mali order evaluate existing distance learning capacities investigate possibilities implementing TRAINFORTRADE distance learning programmes networks regions, technical reports prepared. countries, regional steering committee set , grouping ministries trade, environment, chambers commerce, universities institutes involved export import. committee active TRAINFORTRADE project Benin, Burkina Faso Mali. project, financed France, approved 1999 implemented 2000. 315. integration modern distance learning techniques TRAINFORTRADE approach, TRAINFORTRADE training capacity strengthened, website CD-ROM courses updated adapted. 316. TRAINFORTRADE programme started discussing 1999 development partnerships field distance learning international trade high-level European universities. potential partnerships, consideration, RESAFAD TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 99 Website: http://www.unicc.org/untpdc2 West Africa, CNED France, international organizations World Bank, ITC, ITU, WIPO, UNITAR WTO. TRAINFORTRADE Romania 317. training capacity building project aims disseminating training field international trade public private sector country. project, based Institut National de éveloppement Economique (INDE), carried activities 1999: () series 16 seminars attended 300 participants covering main external trade sector; (ii) developers workshop July 1999 benefit 19 participants implementation project; (iii) assessment influence project actual business, indication positive impact project national level. 318. 1999 capacity building objective project achieved. final extension project planned order consolidate -sustainability. 4. Trade Point programme 319. Development context: Trade Point programme operational component trade efficiency initiative. Trade Points interconnected Global Trade Point Network (GTPNet), global, Internet-based trade-related network launched United Nations2 International Symposium Trade Efficiency 1994 major tool integration developing countries SMEs worldwide global economy. 320. UNCTAD IX, member States confirmed UNCTAD' primary role sector assist developing countries countries transition generating trade-supporting services adapted special requirements, focus services addressing SMEs. secretariat requested consolidate GTPNet. 321. Objectives: main objectives enhance participation developing countries countries economies transition international trade, special emphasis SMEs LDCs, reduce transaction costs promote trade practices, access TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 100 traders trade-related information global networks, promote international standards electronic data interchange, United Nations electronic data interchange administration, commerce transport (EDIFACT). 322. Outputs/results: Activities Trade Point programme limited honouring existing commitments 34th session Working Party Medium!Term Plan Programme Budget Trade Point Programme strategy (TD//WP.120 Add.1) discussed endorsed. activities focused implementation strategy. Africa 323. 1999, 34 Trade Points stages development 21 African countries. Trade Points launched English-speaking Africa efforts strengthen existing Trade Points, regional cooperation order ensure Trade Points operational . 324. ITC/UNCTAD/WTO Joint Integrated Technical Assistance Programme Selected Developed African Countries (JITAP), Trade Point missions carried Uganda United Republic Tanzania view putting place set trade information services suited countries providing related training Trade Point staff. Follow- activities project undertaken countries quarter 2000, Trade Point activities start African countries, Benin, Burkina Faso ôte =Ivoire. () French-speaking Portuguese-speaking Africa 325. Fourteen countries involved Trade Point programme (Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, ôte ’Ivoire, Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Mozambique, Tunisia Senegal). Requests submitted Angola, Chad, Democratic Republic Congo, Djibouti Togo assistance pending availability resources. preliminary mission Madagascar shortly. 326. project set Trade Point Maputo (Mozambique) approved October 1999 completed mid-2000. Activities include training Trade Point staff, purchase equipment development website. TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 101 327. Trade Point Senegal (TPS) launched October 1999 product called ORBUS 2000, aims linking electronically trade facilitation agents enables business community carry traditional trade-related procedures virtually. 328. regard trade support services, Trade Point Casablanca developed activities project Mediterranean 2000. upgraded skills staff, marketed TPC products services worldwide large-scale media campaign creation website (http://www.tpcasa.org.ma). TP staff received training preparation web pages, electronic company catalogues virtual exhibition centres Internet. () English-speaking Africa 329. Thirteen countries joined Trade Point programme (Botswana, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Sudan, Uganda, United Republic Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe). 330. Trade Point meeting Trade Point Directors Egypt, Palestinian Authority Jordan place Cairo November 1999. meeting aimed enhancing cooperation Trade Points view facilitating access SMEs comprehensive information trade opportunities subregion. 331. Ethiopian Trade Point fully benefited activities planned Mediterranean 2000. initial phase project, assessment Ethiopian private sector terms trade information services. business plan drafted implemented, basic equipment purchased, training Trade Point staff organized order comply trade information services Trade Point. , Government initiated process Trade Point hosted newly created Ethiopian Export Promotion Agency (EEPA). relocation Trade Point EEPA expected provide stronger framework Trade Point Agency operate , deliver services Ethiopian business community, elements involved international trading environment potential. 332. Sixth October Trade Point inaugurated October 1999. located centre strategic business area 450 companies located. Trade Points Egypt, operational. 333. Trade Points Africa, West African Trade Points, facing financial constraints prevent fully developing services offer growing number small companies countries. efforts investment, preliminary phase. TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 102 Middle East 334. establishment Trade Point Palestine Ramallah (TPPR) started project funded UNOPS, follow- funding Italy Mediterranean 2000 project. project funded UNOPS set basis TPPR UNCTAD missions, focused assessment situation market trade information/trade transaction services, defined location Trade Point, designed services provide, prepared strategic plans TPPR fully operational benefit business community Palestinian Authority. ensure development success TPPR, equipment purchased, qualified Trade Point staff hired TPPR website designed http:// www.tppalestine.. Latin America Caribean 335. project existed Americas. assistance general: implementation programme preparation 6th Inter-American Trade Point Forum meeting, held Porto Alegre, Brazil, April 1999. Missions undertaken Brazil Argentina (April 1999) Mexico (October 1999). Eastern Europe 336. mission facilitate establishment Trade Point Budapest carried February 1999. December 1999 management Trade Point Budapest undertook study tour Trade Point Slovenia. 337. June 1999 mission undertaken Trade Point Sofia view clarifing future project. Asia 338. Asia Pacific Trade Point Forum interim meeting held October 1999 conjunction Asia Pacific Regional -table -commerce Development Colombo, Sri Lanka. Asian Pacific Trade Point Directors attendance Beijing, Cebu City, Fiji, Mongolia, Nepal, Shanghai, Seoul (KITA), Seoul (KOTRA). 339. Trade Points pipeline Perth, Australia, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Trade Point Perth formed Edith Cowan University. university offered link distance learning -commerce MBA programme Trade Point programme. offer TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 103 MBA programme recognized worldwide Trade Point Manager clients Trade Point. Trade Point Colombo hosted Export Development Board. 340. high-level delegation Trade Point Beijing Geneva November 1999 met UNCTAD staff. Promotion electronic commerce 341. Pursuant resolution 53/220 United Nations General Assembly, decided finance UNCTAD’ proposal electronic commerce Development Account, regional electronic commerce workshops organized 1999. 342. main objectives regional workshops : () provide opportunities direct exchange experiences enterprises organizations involved electronic commerce; (ii) enhance knowledge awareness Governments, trade practitioners entrepreneurs developing countries economic, technical legal aspects -commerce potential impact ability developing countries achieve greater participation international trade; (iiii) identify main obstacles faced developing countries participation -commerce; (iv) propose actions policies adopted developing countries international community promote participation developing countries, including SMEs, global electronic commerce. 343. meetings successfully concluded Lima (Peru), Nairobi (Kenya) Colombo (Sri Lanka). 344. website produced reflect main components results workshops (www.unctad.org/ecommerce). TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 pages 106-113 TABLE ( bookmarks) TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 106 TABLE ( bookmarks) TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 112 . Office Special Coordinator Developed, Landlocked Island Developing Countries 345. Features: major part technical cooperation activities backstopped 1999 Office Special coordinator place context core project (unearmarked contributions) Trust Fund LDCs. Activities undertaken included related follow- Integrated Framework High-level Meeting Integrated Initiatives LDCs’ Trade Development; country-level preparations United Nations Conference LDCs; support LDCs preparation WTO Ministerial Meeting; activities favour small island developing States (SIDS). 346. Outputs/results/impact: Activities undertaken 1999 regard follow- Integrated Framework High-level Meeting include preparation documentation participation trade-related -table meetings Bangladesh, Gambia, Haiti United Republic Tanzania. Office Special Coordinator organized June 1999 Sun City, South Africa, coordinating workshop senior advisers Ministers Trade LDCs prepare WTO Ministerial Conference. workshop adopted Comprehensive Plan Action trade negotiators LDCs, subsequently submitted, official position LDCs, WTO General Council. Papers WTO Agreements prepared background documents workshop subsequently revised light deliberations workshop, consolidated published handbook: Future Multilateral Trade Negotiations: Handbook Trade Negotiators Developed Countries (UNCTAD/LDC/107). 1999, Office helped organize, Beijing, China, -month training enhancement productive export supply capacity LDCs. Nineteen participants 13 LDCs attended training . census UNCTAD activities relating LDCs undertaken 1999. purpose establish database LDC-related avtivities UNCTAD , basis information, assess priority areas UNCTAD’ technical cooperation activities LDCs. Support individual LDCs 347. Haiti: UNCTAD providing assistance Haiti framework negotiations acceding CARICOM. consists assisting Ministry Trade Industry preparing country’ negotiations CARICOM members exceptions Haiti’ compliance free trade common external tariff arrangements implied accession CARICOM free trade zone customs union. 1999, mission undertaken Haiti respect. 348. Madagascar: UNCTAD providing assistance Madagascar development external trade. Support extended respect competition policy creating TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 113 awareness importance relationship trade environment sustainable development diversification perspective; general, objective seek greater efficiency Madagascar’ external trade. 1999, report finalized competition policy seminar place issue. 349. Vanuatu: UNCTAD providing assistance Vanuatu strengthen trade efficiency, promote foreign investment general reduce degree economic vulnerability. Support consists assisting relevant authorities responsible economic policies relevant areas; encouraging foreign direct investment relevant institutional capacity building; assessing vulnerability country support 2000 review list developed countries. 1999, seminar held investment promotion. report prepared general framework conducive creating enabling environment investment. study economic vulnerability country completed. 350. regard island developing States, Office Special Coordinator backstopped technical cooperation project Saint Lucia. Activities project concerned competitiveness manufacturing sector support development international financial services. UNCTAD, Forum Secretariat, implementing technical cooperation project benefit developed countries pacific region, .. Kiribati, Samoa, Solomon islands, Tuvalu Vanuatu. Activities project related preparation United Nations Conference LDCs preparation regional -table meeting Integrated Framework High-level Meeting. 351. area landlocked developing countries work preparation draft transit agreement China, Mongolia Russian Federation organization expert-level meeting discuss draft continued 1999. TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 116 TABLE ( bookmarks) TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 115 . Executive Direction Management Support Services 352. technical cooperation activities undertaken centrally view interdivisional nature. 1. UNCTAD/UNDP Global Programme 353. Development context: defining features world economy turn century, globalization liberalization profound implications sustainable human development. large part world economy experienced progressive integration, accelerated technologies liberalization policies pursued virtually Governments. globalization opened opportunities, proved mixed blessing, poses challenges development strategies policies , importantly, international economic cooperation. main challenge facing developing countries manage integration global economy exploit opportunities globalization offers achieving high sustainable growth, generating employment eradicating poverty, minimizing risks economic social dislocation marginalization. Meeting challenge requires strong national actions strengthened national institutions, broader vision development encompasses people-centred development addresses relationship globalization. 354. Objectives: response challenges, UNCTAD UNDP launched September 1998 -year global programme Globalization, liberalization sustainable human development. main objective programme start process enhance ability developing countries, -income countries, manage integration global economy manner supportive sustainable human development. 355. Features: achieve objective, programme operate levels, global level country level. global level, programme assist developing countries building strengthening capacities participate effectively multilateral discussions negotiations promote understanding development community linkages globalization sustainable human development. country level, programme focus assisting 10 12 -income developing countries equipping policy institutional tools significant levels ! macroeconomic, sectoral ( field trade, investment finance) microeconomic ( field enterprise development) ! manage integration economies global economy. TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 116 356. Output/results: UNCTAD/UNDP Global Programme Globalization, Liberalization Sustainable Human Development pursued activities 1999, global country level. 357. global level, activities carried aimed : - Promoting understanding linkages globalization dimensions sustainable human development; - Enhancing ability developing countries participate effectively bilateral, regional multilateral negotiations. 358. country level, Global Programme focused countries (Zimbabwe, Malawi, Botswana Africa; El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras Nicaragua Latin America; Nepal Asia). countries, -depth assessment studies carried impact globalization economic, social human development policy implications meeting future challenges managing integration global economy manner supportive sustainable human development. 359. studies underlined benefits opportunities globalization spread unevenly countries countries social groups. bringing greater coherence compatibility economic liberalization policies policies aimed promoting social human development stressed assessments. 360. Zimbabwe, national workshop participation stakeholders development process held December 1999. countries, workshops scheduled held months 2000. 361. Zimbabwe national workshop, substantial participation Government, private sector, academia, NGOs members civil society. workshop opportunity conduct frank open dialogue actors policy challenges faced country age globalization. dialogue greatly appreciated participants. context, strengthening institutional frameworks conducting structural dialogue national stakeholders economic social policies regular basis considered essential element reinforcing institutions improving economic governance. information activities carried project 1999 Biannual Newsletter entitled “ Challenges” (UNCTAD/EDM/MISC.75 1 July 1999 UNCTAD/EDM/MISC.86 2 January 2000). 2. Advisory services TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 117 362. reported previous years, UNCTAD' technical cooperation supported project-specific funds source, section 12 United Nations programme budget. 363. section 12 United Nations programme budget, UNCTAD received 1999 allotment equivalent 36 work-months, travel, consultants, fees individual fellowship funds, purpose participating interregional advisory services, funds participants seminars. - work-months . resources devoted main areas: () globalization development; () international trade goods services commodities issues; () investment, enterprise development technology; () services infrastructure development trade efficiency. Advisers undertook 21 missions 1999. 364. section 12, UNCTAD received 1999 allotment, financed development account, equivalent 45 work-months advisory services, travel, 12 work-months support staff workshops/group training. Forty- work-months advisory services . resources devoted main areas: () commercial diplomacy; () advice developing countries services infrastructure; () advice developed countries implementation Integrated Framework Technical Assistance; () group training implementation results UNCTAD' expert meetings. Advisers undertook 38 missions 1999. Activities financed development account support promotion electronic commerce paragraphs 341!344 . TD//47/2/Add.1 TD//WP/125/Add.1 page 120 TABLES ( bookmarks) . DIVISION ON GLOBALIZATION AND DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES Project number Short title Duration Type project Status 1999 Source funds Total budget ($) Cumulative expenditure ($) Expenditure 1999 ($) Macro-economic development policies MLW/97/001 * Enterprise development employment generation 1998 1999 OPC UNDP 15'000 17'784 -4'860 RAF/97/A28 International conference economic development regional dynamics Africa: lessons East Asian experience 1997 2000 Ongoing Japan 289'627 189'732 5'341 INT/89/A15 Studies -24 1990 Ongoing Multidonors 431'014 449'695 147'864 INT/91/A21 Studies international monetary financial issues -24 1991 Ongoing Netherlands 216'607 185'568 23'836 INT/93/A30 Technical support -24 1993 1999 OPC Denmark/DANIDA 126'803 126'447 28'165 INT/96/A61 -24, Phase III 1997 2000 Ongoing Canada/IDRC 150'473 151'017 88'553 Total: Macro-economic development policies 1'229'524 1'120'243 288'899 Globalization, development debt mangement . Globalization, finance sustainable development MAR/97/001 * Sustainable human development, policy strategy dialogue Mauritius 1998 Ongoing UNDP 63'500 19'559 19'559 RAF/96/A45 Seminar -OECD debt -Saharan African countries 1996 1999 Completed Netherlands, Switzerland 69'488 55'971 60 GLO/99/A18 Launching plurilateral greenhouse gas emissions trading system 1999 2001 Ongoing UNFIP 1'185'000 302'385 302'385 INT/91/A18 Support conversion official bilateral debt 1991 Ongoing Italy 353'427 334'433 2'844 INT/91/A29 Development pilot scheme trading CO2 emission entitlements (Phase III) 1991 Ongoing Multidonors 1'160'000 532'269 -13'945 INT/96/X46 Associate expert - development planning 1997 2000 Ongoing Netherlands 268'492 219'398 80'905 INT/97/A12 Feasibility studies creation private risk capital funds LDCs 1997 Ongoing Norway 127'915 79'565 4'454 INT/98/A37 Building capacity developed countries attract foreign investment venture capital funds 1998 2000 Ongoing Norway 299'000 4'247 4'247 INT/99/X10 Associate expert 1999 2000 Ongoing Finland 102'835 39'680 39'680 Subtotal: Globalization, finance sustainable development 3'629'657 1'587'507 440'189 Asia Project number Short title Duration Type project Status 1999 Source funds Total budget ($) Cumulative expenditure ($) Expenditure 1999 ($) . DMFAS Programme ALB/97/010 Strengthening debt management capacity Government 1998 2000 Ongoing UNDP/IPF 257'500 172'277 45'278 ARG/93/045 DMFAS 1993 2000 Ongoing UNDP/IPF Argentina/CS 1'362'059 1'288'939 105'520 BYE/94/002 Strengthening external debt management capacity 1995 Ongoing UNDP/IPF 83'100 65'524 23'059 CAF/95/A42 Information de la gestion de la dette extérieure 1995 Ongoing Central African Republic/World Bank 53'000 43'000 5'489 COS/97/A19 Installation DMFAS 5.0 1997 Ongoing Costa Rica/Central Bank 60'199 51'317 858 DOM/95/A05 Control administració del endeudamiento externo 1996 Ongoing Dominican Republic 178'713 100'503 25'410 ECU/96/A01 DMFAS 1996 2000 Ongoing Ecuador/World Bank 429'000 331'788 -14'043 ECU/98/A45 Control administració de la deuda ública 1998 Ongoing Ecuador/IDB 166'100 44'735 44'735 ELS/98/A41 Control administració del endeudamiento úblico 1998 Ongoing El Salvador/IDB 119'800 85'045 85'045 GEO/97/001 * Installation UNCTAD' DMFAS programme 1998 1999 OPC UNDP 933 1'287 -790 GEO/98/008 * Strengthening external debt management capacity 1998 2000 Ongoing UNDP/TRAC 197'900 62'798 51'145 GUA/98/017 * Sistema integrado de la administració financiera 1999 2000 Ongoing UNDP 229'200 104'559 104'559 HAI/98/A43 Renforcement des capacité de gestion de la dette 1998 Ongoing Haïti/Banque de la épublique 'Haïti/IDB 35'400 23'747 23'747 IRA/97/A13 DMFAS 5.0 installation Bank Markazi 1997 Ongoing Iran, Islamic Rep./World Bank 178'593 142'294 32'539 KAZ/96/A28 Implementation DMFAS 5.0 1996 Ongoing USA/USAID 150'800 153'806 14'413 KAZ/97/A39 External Debt Information System 1997 Ongoing Kazakhstan/World Bank 173'200 121'377 51'484 LIT/99/A15 Capacity building debt financial management 1999 2000 Ongoing Lithuania 57'000 25'107 25'107 MOL/97/007 * International financial markets debt management 1997 Ongoing UNDP/TRAC 127'903 100'996 1'067 MOL/98/005 International financial markets debt management 1998 Ongoing UNDP/STS 60'800 27'543 18'958 MOR/96/A41 Audit du systè de gestion de la dette 1996 Ongoing Morocco 12'300 12'301 7'972 PAK/96/A30 Implementation DMFAS 5.0 Ministry Finance Economic Affairs (Economic Affairs Division) 1996 Ongoing Pakistan/Asian Development Bank 46'091 44'503 6'231 PAN/95/028 Control administració del endeudamiento úblico 1995 2000 Ongoing UNDP/IPF 434'000 421'827 29'201 Project number Short title Duration Type project Status 1999 Source funds Total budget ($) Cumulative expenditure ($) Expenditure 1999 ($) PAR/95/003 Control administració del endeudamiento úblico 1995 2000 Ongoing UNDP/IPF Paraguay/CS 247'727 154'827 5'282 PER/95/016 * Base écnica para el manejo de la deuda externa 1998 1999 OPC UNDP 103'840 44'246 -5'300 PHI/95/002 * Investment programming debt management 1996 1999 OPC UNDP/IPF 129'120 127'548 49'233 ROM/94/A46 Registration control external debt 1994 Ongoing Japan, World Bank 350'753 344'692 27'450 ROM/98/006 * External resources debt management 1998 2001 Ongoing UNDP/TRAC 72'500 45'051 45'051 RWA/98/021 Renforcement des capacité du gouvernment en gestion de la dette 1999 2000 Ongoing UNDP/SPPD 154'200 80'275 80'275 STP/96/002 * Renforcement des capacité de gestion de la dette au Ministè des Finances de la planification, de la Banque Centrale 1997 Ongoing UNDP/IPF Government/CS 117'105 67'258 16'116 SUD/96/A02 Institutional strengthening project Ministry Finance 1998 Ongoing Sudan 72'780 40'686 40'686 TRI/98/A24 Implementation DMFAS 5.0 1998 Ongoing Trinidad Tobago 21'900 18'213 18'213 UGA/96/A51 Implementation DMFAS 5.0 Ministry Finance & Economic Planning 1996 Ongoing UGANDA 37'196 30'898 3'672 UZB/96/001 * Strengthening debt management capacity Government 1996 1999 OPC UNDP, Uzbekistan/CS 87'340 79'502 -7'694 VEN/95/007 * Gestió control de las finanzas úblicas 1998 2000 Ongoing UNDP 310'700 247'997 126'175 VIE/93/007 * Strengthening financial policies institutions 1996 2000 Ongoing UNDP 205'000 201'415 14'791 VIE/95/A08 DMFAS 1996 Ongoing Asian Development Bank 81'706 81'151 14'140 YEM/97/002 * Strengthening economic financial management (Phase II) ASYCUDA ++ DMFAS 1998 2000 Ongoing UNDP 238'763 29'866 29'866 ZIM/99/A44 Implementation DMFAS 5.1 1999 Ongoing Zimbabwe 30'526 107 107 RAF/94/A51 Strengthening debt management capacity ESAIDARM member countries 1994 Ongoing MEMFI member countries 505'539 459'819 -11'893 RER/97/004 * Training curriculum effective debt management 1998 Ongoing UNDP 30'000 34'991 23'409 INT/95/A11 Strengthening debt management capacity developing countries 1995 Ongoing Switzerland 2'964'328 2'226'114 187'062 INT/95/A43 Strengthening debt management capacity developing countries 1995 Ongoing Denmark 276'306 276'306 3'617 INT/95/A66 Strengthening debt management capacity developing countries 1995 Ongoing Netherlands 1'653'608 1'585'083 427'779 INT/95/A85 Strengthening debt management capacity developing countries 1995 Ongoing Sweden 560'145 516'426 10'762 INT/95/A89 Strengthening debt management capacity developing countries 1995 Ongoing Norway 802'104 628'948 81'711 INT/96/A58 Strengthening debt management capacity developing countries 1996 OPC Belgium 177'135 171'448 5'706 Project number Short title Duration Type project Status 1999 Source funds Total budget ($) Cumulative expenditure ($) Expenditure 1999 ($) INT/99/A04 Development WPEXD/DMFAS interface 1999 Ongoing World Bank 29'203 24'901 24'901 INT/99/A30 Strengthening debt management capacity developing countries 1999 2000 Ongoing Sweden 265'487 107'313 107'313 INT/99/A32 Strengthening debt management capacity developing countries 1999 2000 Ongoing Ireland 246'000 22'741 22'741 Subtotal: DMFAS Programme 14'184'602 11'073'095 2'028'155 Total: Globalization, development debt mangement 17'814'259 12'660'602 2'468'344 Special programmes PAL/96/036 Development industrial estate Nablus: project feasibility, implementing strategy environmental impact 1996 Ongoing UNDP/SPR 230'000 217'449 17'152 RAB/96/001 * Promotion Palestinian Authority' cooperation Jordan Egypt improving subregional trade-related services 1997 2000 Ongoing UNDP, Jordan/CS 72'000 62'239 44'107 INT/94/A37 Collection dissemination iron ore statistics 1994 1999 Completed Multidonors 414'973 388'958 84'342 Total: Special Programmes 716'973 668'646 145'601 Total: DIVISION ON GLOBALIZATION AND DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES 19'760'756 14'449'491 2'902'844 . DIVISION ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN GOODS AND SERVICES, AND COMMODITIES Project number Short title Duration Type project Status 1999 Source funds Total budget ($) Cumulative expenditure ($) Expenditure 1999 ($) Trade analysis systemic issues ALG/98/001 * Elaboration ' programme 'appui à 'adhésion de 'Algérie à 'OMC à son association à 'Union européenne 1998 2000 Ongoing UNDP/ Algeria/CS 240'000 54'797 20'361 BEN/98/A51 Suivi des accords de 'OMC élioration des ébouché internationaux pour les entreprises exportatrices du énin 1998 2000 Ongoing ITC 407'080 35'451 27'859 BKF/98/A52 Suivi des accords de 'OMC évaluation des ébouché internationaux pour les entreprises du Burkina Faso 1998 2000 Ongoing ITC 315'930 44'084 36'492 BYE/94/003 Support negotiations accession GATT 1994 2000 Ongoing UNDP/IPF 93'435 91'901 14'113 CPR/91/543 Effective participation international trading system 1992 1998 OPC UNDP/IPF 990'900 961'973 21'345 GHA/98/A54 Follow- WTO Agreements exploitation business opportunities Ghanaian enterprises 1998 2000 Ongoing ITC 344'248 48'636 44'871 IVC/98/A53 Suivi des accords de 'OMC évaluation des ébouché internationaux pour les entreprises exportatrices ivoiriennes. 1998 2000 Ongoing ITC 306'194 35'797 28'204 JOR/97/006 * Support Jordan' integration global economy IALA/UNDP Ongoing UNDP 200'000 22'468 22'468 KAZ/98/001 Support Kazakhstan' accession WTO 1998 2000 Ongoing UNDP/IPF 120'000 101'792 33'754 KEN/98/A55 Follow- WTO Agreements exploitation business opportunities Kenyan enterprises 1998 2000 Ongoing ITC 400'885 72'774 69'730 MAG/98/A10 Appui au éveloppement du commerce extérieur de Madagascar 1998 2000 Ongoing France 78'233 44'198 18'366 MON/97/113 Support Government initial phase membership WTO 1997 2000 Ongoing UNDP/SPPD 40'000 24'452 895 NEP/96/010 Nepal' accession WTO 1997 2002 Ongoing UNDP/IPF 831'358 345'311 201'410 TUN/96/007 * Mise à niveau des capacité nationales pour érer le nouveau systè commercial multilatéral 1997 2000 Ongoing UNDP 58'201 54'267 11'696 UGA/98/A58 Follow- WTO Agreements exploitation business opportunities Ugandan enterprises 1998 2000 Ongoing ITC 398'381 80'720 77'111 URT/98/A56 Follow- WTO Agreements exploitation business opportunities Tanzanian enterprises 1998 2000 Ongoing ITC 476'991 72'933 70'118 VIE/95/024 * Capacity development effective sustainable integration international trading system promotion trade efficiency 1996 2000 IALA/UNDP Ongoing UNDP/IPF 841'700 685'829 197'913 Project number Short title Duration Type project Status 1999 Source funds Total budget ($) Cumulative expenditure ($) Expenditure 1999 ($) ZIM/99/002 Implications Uruguay subregional agreements economy external trade Zimbabwe 1999 2000 Ongoing UNDP/SPPD 67'800 52'626 52'626 RAB/91/003 * Appui à 'Union du Maghreb Arabe (UMA) 1994 IALA/UMA Ongoing UNDP/IPF 162'500 182'068 20462 RAB/96/001 * Support Arab States economic social reform multilateral economic cooperation (Algeria) 1997 2000 IALA/UNDP Ongoing UNDP 127'940 71'401 -2'479 RAB/96/001 * Support Arab States economic social reform: strengthening Bahrain' capacity globalization trade 1997 1999 IALA/UNDP Ongoing UNDP 54'545 1'246 -131 RAB/96/001 * Support Arab States: effective rates protection interaction selected aspects origin (Egypt) 1997 2000 IALA/UNDP Ongoing UNDP 34'000 26'021 -9'113 RAB/96/001 * Support Arab States economic social reform: challenges integration Arab countries multilateral, regional interregional trading system 1997 2000 IALA/UNDP Ongoing UNDP 272'000 227'273 64'553 RAB/96/001 * Support Jordan' integration global economy Ongoing UNDP 14'743 10'632 10'632 RAF/94/A34 Post-Uruguay assistance African countries 1994 Ongoing Netherlands 376'643 307'374 4'476 RAF/96/001 * Capacity building trade development Africa 1996 2000 IALA/UNOPS Ongoing UNDP 1'191'929 961'848 568'818 RAF/97/A16 Implementing General Agreement Trade Services (GATS) Africa (CAPAS) 1997 2000 OPC Canada/IDRC 279'000 230'860 28'256 RAF/97/A34 Post-Uruguay assistance African countries 1997 2000 Ongoing France 65'245 30'794 -266 RAF/97/A54 Fostering competitive services sectors selected African countries 1998 1999 Completed France 75'354 86'854 13'897 RAF/98/A66 Support implementation ITA/UNCTAD/WTO Joint Integrated Technical Assistance Programme (JITAP) 1999 2000 Ongoing United Kingdom/DFID 25'812 22'648 22'648 RAF/99/A36 Support workshop developing proactive coherent trade agenda African countries support participation international trade negotiations 1999 2000 Ongoing South Africa, OAU/AEC Secretariat 43'363 21'136 21'136 RAS/97/A18 Assistance countries Asian region MFN preferential tariffs negotiations 1998 2000 Ongoing Japan 524'904 377'976 167'343 RAS/97/A35 Training seminar implications WTO accession development policy LDCs acceding developing countries Asia Pacific 1997 1998 Ongoing Japan 111'198 100'605 8'856 INT/90/A07 TRAINS: Development dissemination selected computerized trade data 1991 2000 Ongoing Multidonors 225'764 229'145 27'385 INT/90/A19 Negotiations GSTP developing countries 1990 Ongoing Multidonors 1'050'592 1'141'568 127'841 INT/92/A04 TRAINS GSP 1993 2000 Ongoing Italy 70'796 56'171 1'915 INT/93/A34 Trade relations economic cooperation Mediterranean region 1993 2000 Ongoing Italy 529'605 491'597 5'245 Project number Short title Duration Type project Status 1999 Source funds Total budget ($) Cumulative expenditure ($) Expenditure 1999 ($) INT/95/X09 Associate expert - global trade policies 1995 2000 Ongoing France 333'551 211'852 13'317 INT/95/X68 Associate expert - global trade policies 1995 2000 Ongoing Italy 337'845 262'448 78'913 INT/96/X43 Associate expert - global trade policies 1996 2000 Ongoing Netherlands 166'187 212'130 50'382 INT/97/A06 Technical cooperation market access, trade laws preferences 1997 2000 Ongoing Italy, CHINA, European Commission 439'420 393'382 171'738 INT/97/X24 Associate expert - global trade policies 1997 2000 Ongoing Japan 198'574 208'007 78'179 INT/98/A30 European Commissions support technical cooperation project market access, trade laws preferences (INT/97/A06) 1998 2000 Ongoing European Commission 98'111 22'543 22'543 INT/98/A60 Agricultural Trade Policy Simulation Model 1998 2000 Ongoing United Kingdom/DFID 162'566 61'275 61'275 INT/99/A05 WTO Ministerial Conference future multilateral trade negotiations 1999 2000 Ongoing Islamic Development Bank 67'000 56'234 56'234 INT/99/A50 UNCTAD trust fund project WTO accession 1999 2001 Ongoing United Kingdom/DFID 177'544 11'032 11'032 INT/99/X14 Associate expert 1999 2000 Ongoing Italy 98'258 13'132 13'132 Total: Trade analysis systemic issues 13'526'325 8'859'261 2'587'551 Commodities ANG/97/020 Coffee sector review 1997 1999 OPC UNDP/SPPD 48'037 48'037 223 CHI/99/A58 Scoping study project mining local sustainable development Chile 1999 2000 Ongoing Chile/Rio Tinto 17'700 10'692 10'692 MLW/98/008 Economic aspects development agricultural alternatives tobacco production export marketing 1998 2000 Ongoing UNDP/SPPD 51'816 51'816 41'816 SAF/95/A17 Natural resources commodity production: framework sustainable development 1996 2000 Ongoing Netherlands 57'988 57'007 2'785 SWA/99/A06 Sugar policy Swaziland 1999 2000 Ongoing Common Fund Commodities 25'000 21'291 21'291 INT/87/A05 Role minerals sector development process developing countries 1988 2000 Ongoing Norway, Sweden 196'220 195'737 1'216 Project number Short title Duration Type project Status 1999 Source funds Total budget ($) Cumulative expenditure ($) Expenditure 1999 ($) INT/91/A41 Microcomputer-based Commodity Analysis Information System (MICAS) 1991 1998 Completed Multidonors 394'234 394'221 738 INT/94/A58 Environmental cost internationalization commodity sector 1994 Completed UNEP 70'000 63'486 1'364 INT/95/A39 Statistical Review International Trade Metal Waste Scrap 1995 1999 Completed Canada/ICME 39'262 39'320 -34 INT/95/A91 Modern commodity marketing mechanisms 1995 1999 OPC Switzerland 256'637 259'039 10'499 INT/96/A26 Commodity risk management finance 1996 Ongoing Multidonors 133'219 147'656 47'421 INT/96/A38 Clearing house natural resources information: Pilot project mineral resources 1997 2000 Ongoing Netherlands 47'343 47'020 3'980 INT/99/X12 Associate expert 1999 2000 Ongoing Japan 102'604 53'267 53'267 Total: Commodities 1'440'060 1'388'589 195'258 Trade, environment development IND/97/955 Strengthening capacities trade environment policy coordination India 1998 2000 Ongoing UNDP/SPPD 172'400 160'934 150'434 PHI/96/015 * Capacity building management hazardous waste 1998 1999 OPC UNDP 25'228 25'478 250 RAS/97/A37 Creation multi-stakeholder advisory panel sound cost-effective management health environmental risks 1997 2001 Ongoing Australia, Canada, India, Philippines, Rep. Korea 500'000 25'965 4'715 RLA/99/A46 Implementation UNCTAD' Biotrade Initiative Amazon (Start- Phase) 1999 2000 Ongoing UNFIP 47'600 47'331 47'331 INT/92/207 Reconciliation environmental trade policies 1992 1999 OPC UNDP/SPR 496'950 478'316 4'800 INT/92/A06 Reconciliation environmental trade policies 1992 1999 Ongoing Netherlands, Norway 637'866 605'702 44'434 INT/92/A31 Developmental aspects global environmental deliberations 1992 1999 Completed Italy 132'743 125'640 1'362 INT/93/A48 Trade environment 1994 2000 Ongoing UNEP 217'214 206'094 -920 INT/95/A58 Environmental factors trading opportunities developing countries 1995 2000 Ongoing Italy 188'500 188'397 10'322 INT/96/X71 Associate expert - trade environment 1997 2000 Ongoing Netherlands 179'027 172'082 63'539 INT/97/A50 BIOTRADE Initiative programme 1997 2000 Ongoing Multidonors 228'324 157'155 52'251 INT/98/A11 Information sources international trade rules services fruits vegetables sector 1998 2000 Ongoing Switzerland (Sociéé éérale de surveillance) 124'500 87'867 -759 INT/98/A27 Trade, environment investment 1998 2000 Ongoing Germany 53'097 38'312 18'657 Project number Short title Duration Type project Status 1999 Source funds Total budget ($) Cumulative expenditure ($) Expenditure 1999 ($) INT/98/A61 Strengthening research policy-making capacity trade environment developing countries 1999 2000 Ongoing United Kingdom/FIELD 391'814 185'721 185'721 INT/98/A63 Trade environment policies: research "win-win" situations 1998 1999 OPC United Kingdom/DFID 4'601 4'601 14 Total: Trade, environment development 3'399'864 2'509'595 582'151 Competition law & policy & consumer protection RAF/97/A41 Institutional capacity building competition law policy African countries 1997 2000 Ongoing Netherlands 362'152 243'310 25'606 INT/86/A01 Training programme RBPs (competition policies) 1986 Ongoing France, Norway, Sweden/SIDA 714'590 559'649 118'493 INT/95/X69 Associate expert - global trade policies 1995 2000 Ongoing Italy 219'454 203'955 22'469 INT/96/A19 Strengthening competition policy legislation developing countries countries transition 1996 Ongoing Netherlands 116'054 111'992 7'170 Total: Competition law & policy & consumer protection 1'412'250 1'118'906 173'738 Total: DIVISION ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN GOODS AND SERVICES, AND COMMODITIES 19'778'499 13'876'351 3'538'698 . DIVISION ON INVESTMENT, TECHNOLOGY AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT Project number Short title Duration Type project Status 1999 Source funds Total budget ($) Cumulative expenditure ($) Expenditure 1999 ($) International investment, transnationals technology flows RAS/95/030 Role foreign direct investment small medium-sized enterprises developing countries Asia 1995 1999 Completed UNDP/IPF 290'000 275'471 659 RAS/96/A35 Report "Sharing Asia' dynamism: Asian foreign direct investment European Union" 1996 1999 Completed Thailand 75'198 74'853 388 RAS/97/A07 Regional seminar multilateral framework investment Asia 1997 1999 Completed European Commission 58'233 63'744 -720 RER/95/A02 Raising awareness foreign/direct/investment issues Poland 1995 2000 Ongoing Poland 14'362 1'768 1'768 RLA/95/A18 Associate expert - transnational corporations 1995 1999 Completed Denmark 154'629 136'298 960 INT/93/A50 Transnational corporations industrial restructuring developing countries 1993 2000 Ongoing Denmark/DANIDA 386'249 339'283 8'160 INT/95/A14 globalism developing countries: Investments, trade technology linkages 1990s 1995 Ongoing Netherlands 61'488 52'296 8'102 INT/96/A17 Associate expert - transnational corporations 1996 1999 Completed Germany 239'322 183'146 15 INT/96/A20 Policy-oriented case studies interlinkages foreign direct investment, trade technology 1996 2000 Ongoing Netherlands, Hong Kong 275'514 276'873 97'816 INT/97/A26 Multilateral framework investment 1997 2000 Ongoing Multidonors 1'921'139 1'627'538 1'180'758 INT/97/X59 Associate expert 1997 2000 Ongoing Italy 102'272 155'317 72'083 INT/98/A36 World Investment Report 1998 1998 2000 Ongoing Norway 178'968 132'982 78'197 INT/98/A40 Investment guides capacity building developed countries (LDCs) 1998 2000 Ongoing Multidonors 743'363 227'401 207'212 INT/98/X55 Associate expert 1998 2000 Ongoing Germany 90'173 81'379 64'897 INT/99/921 assessment attract Asian FDI investment Africa (Phase ) 1999 2000 Ongoing 300'000 51'265 51'265 Total: International investment, transnationals technology flows 4'890'910 3'679'614 1'771'560 Project number Short title Duration Type project Status 1999 Source funds Total budget ($) Cumulative expenditure ($) Expenditure 1999 ($) National innovation investment policies ALB/93/014 Investment promotion Albania 1994 2000 Ongoing UNDP/IPF 433'000 413'456 25'236 EGY/97/001 Investment policy review Egypt 1997 2000 Ongoing UNDP/SPPD 60'000 60'570 2'758 GEO/98/011 Support Georgian Investment Centre 1999 Ongoing UNDP/STS 17'000 16'078 16'078 JAM/99/A69 Scoping study electronic commerce music industry Jamaica 1999 2000 Ongoing Canada/IDRC 10'656 3'639 3'639 MAU/98/003 * Appui au secteur privé dans le cadre de la lutte contre la pauvreté 1998 2000 Ongoing UNDP/IPF 54'800 10'866 10'866 PER/97/041 Revisió de políticas de inversió del ú 1998 2000 Ongoing Government IPF/TRAC/CS 47'500 35'094 7'807 RUS/98/002 * Preparatory assistance establishment EMPRETEC Rostov region - capacity building foster SME growth competitiveness 1998 2000 Ongoing 33'200 35'197 14'446 RUS/98/003 Adaptation EMPRETEC programme local conditions Russian Federation Rostov region 1998 2000 Ongoing UNDP/SPPD 34'000 27'799 22'349 UGA/97/014 Investment Policy Review 1997 2000 Ongoing UNDP/SPPD 190'000 117'354 53'089 UZB/93/011 * Investment Policy Review 1996 2000 Ongoing UNDP 100'000 77'663 293 ZIM/99/004 Investment Policy Review 1999 Ongoing UNDP/SPPD 70'000 47'213 47'213 RAB/96/001 * Support Arab States economic social reform: Enabling environment foreign investment 1997 2000 IALA/UNDP Ongoing UNDP 200'000 194'052 27'825 INT/91/A17 Technological dynamism & exports manufactures developing countries 1991 1000 OPC Sweden/SAREC 449'340 444'185 -4'490 INT/93/A44 United Nations Trust Fund Transnational Corporations 1993 General TF Ongoing Multidonors 2'166'589 2'173'988 67'746 INT/96/A59 Commission Science Technology Development 1997 2000 Ongoing Netherlands 619'469 379'686 76'928 INT/96/A60 Promotion foreign investment developing countries 1996 2000 Ongoing Netherlands 320'000 265'786 74'147 INT/97/A33 Support national investment policy reviews 1997 2000 Ongoing Switzerland 176'991 161'965 49'299 INT/97/A36 role publicly funded publicly owned technologies 1997 2000 Ongoing Rep. Korea 132'744 109'704 8'080 INT/97/A44 Quick response window ASIT 1997 Ongoing Switzerland 609'947 394'200 164'392 INT/99/A11 Support World Association Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) 1999 2000 Ongoing WAIPA 12'120 38'839 38'839 INT/99/A34 * Cross-border environmental management TNCs 1999 2000 Ongoing Denmark/DANIDA 88'495 38'439 38'439 INT/99/A37 Support WAIPA providing forum exchange experiences investment promotion agencies (IPAs) 1999 2000 Ongoing Ireland 70'052 56'593 56'593 Total: National innovation investment policies 5'895'903 5'102'366 801'572 Project number Short title Duration Type project Status 1999 Source funds Total budget ($) Cumulative expenditure ($) Expenditure 1999 ($) Enterprise Development AZE/96/A53 Training auditors 1997 2000 Ongoing European Commission/ TACIS 1'373'988 1'045'819 130'785 AZE/99/A16 Training auditors 1999 Ongoing United Kingdom/ Fund 44'248 28'250 28'250 NAM/97/008 Entrepreneurship development 1997 2000 Ongoing UNDP/SPPD 18'000 2'999 -8'085 SOM/97/014 Private sector trade development programme 1998 2000 Ongoing UNDP/SPPD 120'000 94'323 -1'271 RAF/96/A44 African commodity sector diversification South-South cooperation 1996 2000 Ongoing Japan 453'591 171'376 46'082 RAF/97/A52 Centres Innovation Enterprise Development (CIEDs) Pilot Phase 1997 2000 Ongoing Canada/IDRC 231'400 160'073 41'726 RLA/96/A37 Empresa tecnologí para el siglo XXI (EMPRETEC) 1996 2000 Ongoing Spain 753'943 725'231 141'199 RLA/96/A43 Expert EMPRETEC 1996 2000 Ongoing Spain 121'675 120'174 2'489 INT/89/A25 Trade-related public enterprises -income countries 1989 1999 OPC Italy 835'852 830'003 3'551 INT/96/A21 Technology partnership capacity building (special gathering policy makers experts) 1996 1999 OPC Finland 50'467 50'190 4'268 INT/96/A31 Promoting integrated approach SMEs development joint ventures developing countries 1996 2000 Ongoing Italy 318'584 317'452 -1'132 INT/96/A57 Blueprint green accounting 1997 2000 Ongoing World Bank 382'148 295'103 99'589 INT/98/A33 Mediterranean 2000 1998 2000 Ongoing Italy 4'424'779 840'151 674'471 INT/98/A48 Study international cooperation networks area science technology 1998 2000 Ongoing Austria 22'124 18'936 18'936 INT/98/X18 Associate expert 1998 2000 Ongoing Sweden 104'509 116'733 80'656 INT/98/X49 Associate expert 1998 2000 Ongoing Netherlands 66'048 91'307 63'920 INT/99/A42 Trade, sustainable development gender 1999 2000 Ongoing Sweden 15'000 15'000 15'000 INT/99/X13 Associate expert 1999 2000 France 101'304 34'429 34'429 Total: Enterprise development 9'437'660 4'957'549 1'374'863 Total: DIVISION ON INVESTMENT, TECHNOLOGY AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT 20'224'473 13'739'529 3'947'995 . DIVISION FOR SERVICES INFRASTRUCTURE FOR DEVELOPMENT AND TRADE EFFICIENCY Project number Short title Duration Type project Status 1999 Source funds Total budget ($) Cumulative expenditure ($) Expenditure 1999 ($) Trade infrastructure . Transport BGD/94/A57 Railway wagon information control system (RAILWICS) 1995 2000 Ongoing Germany/KFW 1'042'583 890'776 32'800 BKF/92/A35 Installation de RailTracker BTI (SCFB - SICF) 1992 2000 Ongoing Burkina Faso/World Bank 129'577 128'287 566 CMR/93/A24 Installation du systè RailTracker à la REGIFERCAM 1993 2000 Ongoing Cameroon 136'702 142'402 55'531 INS/98/011 Assisting private sector participation maritime related services 1998 2000 Ongoing UNDP/IPF Japan/CS 164'000 118'319 105'094 NEP/97/A53 Promotion trade transport sectors Nepal 1998 2001 Agreement Nepal Ongoing Nepal/IBR(IDA) 2'734'988 1'796'026 1'015'089 SEN/93/A23 ACIS RailTracker SNCS 1993 1999 Completed Senegal/World Bank 214'604 214'322 28 SOM/96/A08 Somali port management assistance 1996 1999 OPC European Commission 550'714 478'407 -33'960 SOM/96/A47 Assistance Bari Regional Administration 1996 1999 OPC European Commission 511'821 418'208 -4'212 SOM/97/012 Protection sustainable development Somali Marine Environment, Seaports Coastal Areas 1997 1999 OPC UNDP/SPPD 74'790 59'471 7'281 SOM/98/001 Ports trade efficiency economic recovery Somalia 1998 2000 Ongoing UNDP/IPF 2'627'867 1'668'835 1'161'206 THA/96/A54 Private participation shipping related services - sectoral analysis development proposals 1996 1999 OPC Japan 94'119 94'118 9'880 URT/93/A43 TCR Restructuring Project Design Implementation RailTracker 1993 2000 Ongoing European Commission/(EDF) 430'797 462'442 77'270 RAF/92/A40 Création du systè de saisie de taxation informatisées compatible avec SICOF/GTI-SIAM 1993 2000 Ongoing France 272'190 272'190 4'592 RAF/94/A70 Development installation ACIS COMESA 1995 2000 Ongoing European Commission 6'786'909 5'732'149 225'616 RAF/99/A07 ACIS RailTracker Southern Africa (Rolling Stock Information System) 1999 2000 Ongoing USAID 937'387 379'030 379'030 RER/95/A52 Rail Freight Traffic Management & Information System: TRACECA Programme/Tacis 1995 1999 Completed European Commission 977'877 297'259 162 Project number Short title Duration Type project Status 1999 Source funds Total budget ($) Cumulative expenditure ($) Expenditure 1999 ($) DID.15.384 Assisting private participation maritime-related services 1998 2000 Ongoing Trust Fund Int. Cooperation Development 8'330 8'211 3'142 INT/83/A04 Improving Port Performance (IPP) 1983 2000 Ongoing Multidonors 457'591 489'014 5'007 INT/88/A01 STRATSHIP: Strategic planning 1988 2000 Ongoing Norway 206'828 201'130 359 INT/93/A22 Introduction multimodal transport microcomputer software programmes 1993 2000 Ongoing Multidonors 35'860 25'471 1'467 INT/97/A47 Seminar commercial role ports port marketing 1998 2000 Ongoing Belgium/Administratio Development Cooperation 86'967 69'391 -2'679 Total: Transport 18'482'501 13'945'458 3'043'269 . Trade facilitation ARM/94/A21 Strengthening customs administration trade facilitation programme 1994 2000 IALA/World Bank Ongoing Armenia/World Bank 1'456'563 1'438'777 26'984 ARM/97/A05 ASYCUDA 1997 2000 Ongoing Armenia/IDA 432'000 180'367 4'970 CHD/99/003 SYDONIA ++ 1999 2001 Ongoing UNDP/IPF Chad/CS 450'000 207'176 207'176 ELS/96/009 * Modernizació del sistema de aduanas 1996 2000 IALA/GOVT Ongoing El Salvador/CS 264'217 260'353 40'518 ELS/99/002 Modernizació del sistema de aduanas - migració SIDUNEA++ 1999 2000 Ongoing UNDP/IPF 503'940 189'757 189'757 EST/97/A45 ASYCUDA 1998 2000 Ongoing European Commission/PHARE 623'009 535'443 223'696 ETH/94/005 * ASYCUDA 1996 1999 IALA/GOVT OPC UNDP 701'686 772'952 12'107 ETH/97/013 * Implementation ASYCUDA (phase II) 1998 2000 Ongoing UNDP 665'000 490'679 162'318 GAM/91/004 ASYCUDA 1992 2000 Ongoing UNDP/IPF Gambia/CS 611'917 586'543 -1'125 GEO/94/A52 Trade facilitation 1994 2000 Ongoing Georgia/World Bank 1'143'860 1'082'059 23'788 HON/92/018 * SIDUNEA 1993 IALA/GOVT Ongoing UNDP/IPF Honduras/CS 840'327 725'045 7'495 HON/98/A31 SIDUNEA 1998 2000 Ongoing Honduras/IDB 20'000 20'337 20'337 IRA/96/003 * Computerization customs 1996 2000 IALA/GOVT Ongoing UNDP/ Islamic Republic Iran/CS 589'687 564'360 53'146 IRA/99/009 * ASYCUDA (Phase II) 1999 2000 Ongoing UNDP 263'182 54'515 54'515 Project number Short title Duration Type project Status 1999 Source funds Total budget ($) Cumulative expenditure ($) Expenditure 1999 ($) JOR/96/004 * Computerization customs procedures data improved revenue collection - Phase 1997 2000 Ongoing UNDP/TRAC 925'029 838'065 297'564 LAT/98/A13 ASYCUDA 1998 2000 Ongoing Economic Commission/PHARE 510'000 430'070 188'234 LAT/98/A44 Technical assistance customs administration implementation ASYCUDA 1998 2000 Ongoing European Commission/PHARE 123'526 142'988 118'898 LEB/92/017 * Fiscal reform administration 1993 2000 IALA/GOVT Ongoing UNDP/IPF 627'147 532'935 35'591 LIT/98/A14 ASYCUDA 1998 2000 Ongoing Economic Commission/PHARE 607'894 556'694 300'864 MAT/91/A10 ASYCUDA training 1991 1999 OPC Multidonors 126'247 114'083 8'683 MAT/91/A25 ASYCUDA 1992 2000 Ongoing Malta 491'648 472'163 1'191 MAU/92/002 Facilitation du commerce extérieur 1992 1999 OPC UNDP/IPF 623'970 627'599 7'969 MAU/99/003 Appui à la modernisation des administrations financières (douanes) 1999 2000 Ongoing UNDP/SPPD 6'558 2'729 2'729 MCD/96/A03 ASYCUDA Support Activities 1996 2000 Ongoing European Commission/PHARE 845'133 806'269 66'320 MDV/97/002 * Migration ASYCUDA++ 1998 2000 Ongoing UNDP/STS 110'000 19'576 19'576 MDV/98/007 ASYCUDA++ ( migration project) 1999 2000 Ongoing UNDP/STS 45'000 10'912 10'912 MLW/98/A34 ASYCUDA 1999 2002 Ongoing United Kingdom/DFID 1'170'796 75'469 75'469 NAM/93/A27 ASYCUDA 1993 1999 Preparatory Assistance Completed Namibia 101'320 104'836 3'569 NAM/94/A31 ASYCUDA 1993 2000 Ongoing Denmark/DANIDA 1'610'838 1'562'195 30'669 NEP/96/A08 Efficiency enhancement customs operations 1996 2000 Ongoing Asian Development Bank 817'186 808'561 6'125 NIC/99/A52 Migració SIDUNEA++ 1999 2000 Ongoing Nicaragua 246'000 11'506 11'506 PHI/94/A36 ASYCUDA 1994 Ongoing Philippines/World Bank 2'467'400 2'267'417 295'516 PUE/98/A37 Modernizació del sistema de Arbitrios - SIDUNEA++ 1998 1999 Preparatory Assistance OPC Puerto Rico/ Government 22'478 22'578 12'078 ROM/95/A53 ASYCUDA 1995 Ongoing United Kingdom/ Fund 1'398'000 1'191'322 196'358 Project number Short title Duration Type project Status 1999 Source funds Total budget ($) Cumulative expenditure ($) Expenditure 1999 ($) ROM/96/002 ASYCUDA 1996 1998 Ongoing UNDP/IPF United Kingdom/CS 273'000 253'095 8'451 SLO/98/A25 Computerization customs procedures data 1998 2000 Ongoing European Commission/PHARE 583'150 531'094 351'576 SRL/97/A51 Customs modernization programme - Migration ASYCUDA++ 1997 2000 Ongoing Sri Lanka 321'729 194'380 18'279 UGA/96/A48 ASYCUDA 1996 2000 Ongoing Uganda/WB, UNDP/OPS 535'347 388'551 29'092 URT/93/009 ASYCUDA 1994 1999 OPC UNDP/IPF 935'650 938'783 14'410 URT/98/009 * ASYCUDA 1999 2001 Ongoing UNDP 284'000 129'165 129'165 VIE/92/012 * Programme support management project 1998 1999 OPC UNDP 28'000 26'324 -280 YEM/97/002 * Strengthening economic financial management (Phase II) ASYCUDA++ DMFAS 1998 2000 Ongoing UNDP 1'690'000 25'186 25'186 ZAM/97/A46 Computerization customs procedures 1997 2000 Ongoing United Kingdom 192'035 74'890 38'708 ZIM/99/A40 Institutional strengthening customs data processing system 1999 2001 Ongoing World Bank/EDPIDA 651'000 94'616 94'616 RAF/92/A37 Computerization customs foreign trade statistics Eastern Southern Africa COMESA (EUROTRACE regional project) 1992 Ongoing European Commission/EDF 3'627'852 3'658'181 342'142 RAF/99/A14 SYDONIA 2.7 (pays de la CEDEAO, Centre Informatique Communautaire de la CEDEAO (CIC)) 1999 2000 Ongoing ECOWAS secretariat 194'000 87'672 87'672 RAS/89/035 Automation customs accounting data management 1989 2000 Ongoing UNDP/IPF SRL MDV BGD/CS 2'003'460 2'002'192 70'416 RAS/98/A07 Computerization customs data external trade statistics 1998 2000 Ongoing Australia/AusAID 3'755'442 1'524'422 1'364'663 RAS/98/A21 Customs human resource development program Asia Pacific 1998 2000 Ongoing Japan/Human Resources Trust Fund 207'515 64'352 63'015 RER/94/A28 Implementation ASYCUDA Slovakia Republic Hungary 1994 2000 OPC United Kingdom 2'500'595 2'497'253 -1'486 INT/88/A06 Associate expert - GSP & ASYCUDA 1988 1999 Completed Italy 416'349 416'349 418 INT/94/A49 ASYCUDA marketing activities 1994 2000 Ongoing Multidonors 150'000 75'010 26'765 INT/95/A59 ASYCUDA 1995 1999 Completed Denmark/DANIDA 1'241'194 1'240'886 -308 INT/96/A23 ASYCUDA 1996 1999 Completed United Kingdom 141'388 141'388 4'232 INT/98/A17 LDC participation World ASYCUDA Meeting (Manila, 9-10 March 1998) 1998 1999 Completed Switzerland 149'888 75'584 -6'651 INT/98/A19 Support ASYCUDA implementation activities 1998 2000 Ongoing Multidonors 78'857 6'180 6'180 Project number Short title Duration Type project Status 1999 Source funds Total budget ($) Cumulative expenditure ($) Expenditure 1999 ($) INT/98/A26 Support enhancement ASYCUDA - Development transit module 1998 2002 Ongoing Switzerland 1'061'947 457'748 307'196 INT/98/A42 Support ASYCUDA implementation activities 1998 Ongoing Multidonors 321'988 195'705 170'360 INT/99/X36 Associate expert 1999 2000 Italy 99'751 14'935 14'935 Total: Trade facilitation 42'885'695 32'820'271 5'874'255 Total: Trade infrastructure 61'368'196 46'765'729 8'917'524 Banking insurance facilitation ECU/97/009 Investigació en el marco normativo financiero, institucional, legislativo regulatorio 1998 2000 Ongoing UNDP/SPPD 31'000 13'058 -948 RAF/94/A38 éveloppement de marché des assurances compétitifs 1994 2000 Ongoing Luxembourg 1'171'464 953'129 221'250 RER/97/005 * Programme support small medium enterprise development 1998 2000 Ongoing UNDP 19'700 6'594 3'231 INT/97/A40 Legal aspects related Trade Points 1997 2000 Ongoing Netherlands 256'000 164'563 74'152 Total: Banking insurance facilitation 1'478'164 1'137'344 297'685 Services development . Microfinance INT/95/A90 Micro-Banques 1995 2000 Ongoing Luxembourg 604'646 581'014 66'850 INT/98/A50 Participation key actors tripartite meeting micro-finance - Partners Development Summit 1998 2000 Ongoing Norway 44'248 25'908 -2'214 INT/99/A33 Micro-Bank 1999 2001 Ongoing Luxembourg 600'000 30'451 30'451 Total: Microfinance 1'248'894 637'373 95'087 Project number Short title Duration Type project Status 1999 Source funds Total budget ($) Cumulative expenditure ($) Expenditure 1999 ($) . Human resources development () TRAINMAR BRA/98/A29 Préparation ' plan de éveloppement de ressources humaines de formation dans le domaine portuaire para-portuaire, du commerce international 1998 2000 Ongoing Belgium/Autorité Portuaire de Gand 55'042 32'936 32'936 GAB/95/A61 TRAINMAR 1996 2000 Ongoing Gabon 57'500 59'003 16'577 ROM/94/A25 TRAINMAR: Maritime School Costanza 1994 2000 Ongoing European Commission 73'932 71'043 3'570 ROM/95/A06 Plan action TRAINMAR 1995 2000 Ongoing European Commission/ PHARE 140'960 111'211 24'340 VIE/93/A08 TRAINMAR 1993 1999 Preparatory Assistance Completed France (égion Nord/Pas de Calais) 45'267 44'987 114 CAR/95/A65 TRAINMAR - Caraïbes 1995 2000 Ongoing France 240'159 153'978 27'494 RAF/96/A49 TRAINMAR Western/Central Africa (Certificat portuaire CNUCED) 1997 2000 Ongoing Multidonors 358'000 230'980 98'894 RAF/98/A04 Appui TRAINMAR aux Pays Africains de Langue Officielle Portugaise 1998 2002 Ongoing Portugal 1'026'549 18'640 18'640 RER/94/A08 TRAINMAR - EUROPE: Conception du éminaire stratégique sur le short sea en Europe 1994 2000 Ongoing European Commission, Multidonors 162'830 131'323 1'404 INT/91/A13 Training port tariff management 1991 1999 Completed Netherlands 56'379 55'987 -30 INT/91/A15 TRAINMAR 1991 Ongoing Multidonors 503'391 479'930 15'289 INT/94/A54 Centre TRAINMAR Belgique 1994 2000 Ongoing Belgium 328'900 313'728 62'575 INT/96/A55 TRAINMAR 1996 2000 Ongoing Multidonors 63'700 62'288 24'543 INT/97/A04 Conférence des Nations Unies sur le Commerce le éveloppement 1997 1998 Completed Las Palmas Port Authorities 20'212 19'880 3'420 INT/97/X31 Associate expert 1997 2000 Ongoing France 227'940 165'737 42'697 Total: TRAINMAR 3'360'761 1'951'651 372'463 Project number Short title Duration Type project Status 1999 Source funds Total budget ($) Cumulative expenditure ($) Expenditure 1999 ($) (ii) TRAINFORTRADE ROM/97/A15 TRAINFORTRADE 1997 2000 Ongoing Switzerland 283'186 253'074 78'429 RAB/96/001 * Support Arab States: TRAINFORTRADE 1997 2000 Ongoing UNDP/OPS 132'744 92'943 22'043 RAB/96/001 * Support Arab States: TRAINFORTRADE 1997 2000 Ongoing UNDP/OPS 600'000 596'670 5'724 INT/90/A18 Training field foreign trade 1990 2000 Ongoing France 797'031 767'876 47'914 INT/95/A40 TRAINFORTRADE: éveloppement de programmes de formation dans le domaine de 'Efficacité commerciale 1995 1999 OPC Multidonors, France (Region Rhône- Alpes) 15'536 15'537 31 INT/97/A48 TRAINFORTRADE - reinforcement Central Support Team 1997 2000 Ongoing Norway 141'163 140'954 43'843 Total: TRAINFORTRADE 1'969'660 1'867'054 197'984 Total: Services development 6'580'315 4'456'078 665'534 Trade Point programme BUL/98/A02 Increasing participation Bulgarian SMEs international trade establishment Trade Point Sofia 1998 2000 Ongoing Switzerland 145'100 32'130 12'064 HUN/94/003 Preparing participation Hungary UNCTAD Trade Point programme 1995 2000 Ongoing UNDP/IPF Hungary/CS 51'975 29'051 1'820 ROM/97/A02 Increasing participation Romanian SMEs international trade establishment Trade Point Bucharest 1997 2000 Ongoing Switzerland 142'124 119'893 89'832 RAB/96/001 * Economic social reform: trade efficiency 1997 2000 Ongoing UNDP/OPS 400'000 273'255 84'017 RAF/94/A33 Support establishment Trade Efficiency Network Africa 1994 2000 Ongoing Netherlands 116'338 113'840 576 RAS/97/760 Support ECO Countries Trade Efficiency Economic Cooperation 1997 1999 Preparatory Assistance OPC UNDP/IPF 38'875 38'875 -1'464 INT/94/A10 Associate expert 1994 2000 Ongoing Denmark/DANIDA 407'800 391'291 28'611 INT/94/A62 Support establishment networking Trade Points 1994 1999 OPC USA/USAID 221'000 238'832 -94 INT/95/A67 Setting Global Trade Point Network 1995 2000 Ongoing Switzerland 1'590'352 1'363'508 214'423 INT/96/A29 (1) Organizing South African National Event: Executive Symposium Trade Efficiency; (2) participation African Experts Lyon Summit (9-12 November 1998) 1996 1999 OPC Switzerland 250'134 241'772 -3'370 Project number Short title Duration Type project Status 1999 Source funds Total budget ($) Cumulative expenditure ($) Expenditure 1999 ($) INT/98/A33 Mediterranean 2000 1998 2000 Italy Ongoing 4'424'779 840'151 91'251 INT/98/A46 Contribution à la participation des PMA au sommet "Partenaires pour le éveloppement", Lyon, 9-12 November 1998 1998 2000 Ongoing France 117'693 80'586 -35'218 ROD.15.384 Promotion electronic commerce (UNCTAD) 1999 Ongoing UN Development Account 1'980'000 305'099 305'099 Total: Trade Point programme 5'461'391 3'228'132 787'547 Total: DIVISION FOR SERVICES INFRASTRUCTURE FOR DEVELOPMENT AND TRADE EFFICIENCY 74'888'066 55'587'283 10'668'290 . OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL COORDINATOR FOR LEAST DEVELOPED, LANDLOCKED AND ISLAND DEVELOPING COUNTRIES Project number Short title Duration Type project Status 1999 Source funds Total budget ($) Cumulative expenditure ($) Expenditure 1999 ($) HAI/99/A22 Appui au Gouvernement Haïtien dans le contexte de 'entré 'Haïti dans le CARICOM 1999 2000 Ongoing France 26'550 5'479 5'479 VAN/99/A26 élioration de 'efficacité commerciale, encouragement de 'investissement étranger, éduction de la vulnérabilité économique au Vanuatu 1999 2000 Ongoing France 60'615 26'750 26'750 DID.15.385 Assisting private participation LDCs 1999 Ongoing Trust Fund Int. Cooperation Development 88'496 26'323 26'323 INT/96/A14 Follow- implementation measures favour LDCs adopted major global conferences 1996 2000 Ongoing Netherlands 914'710 596'985 45'195 INT/97/902 * TCDC - Operational support sustainable human development (SHD) 1998 2000 IALA/UNOPS Ongoing UNDP 80'000 5'096 50 INT/97/A09 Trust Fund Developed Countries: core project 1997 2000 Ongoing Multidonors 1'192'400 774'868 424'891 INT/99/A38 Seminar experts LDCs vegetable science technology 1999 2000 Ongoing CHINA 88'496 42'890 42'890 ZZB09110 UNCTAD' Conference LDCs, Sun City, South Africa 1999 Ongoing UNCTAD/UNDP South Africa 474'420 363'936 363'936 Total: OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL COORDINATOR FOR LEAST DEVELOPED, LANDLOCKED AND ISLAND DEVELOPING COUNTRIES 2'925'687 1'842'327 935'514 Project number Short title Duration Type project Status 1999 Source funds Total budget ($) Cumulative expenditure ($) Expenditure 1999 ($) . CROSS-DIVISIONAL ADVISORY SERVICES MTD12.340 Regular Programme Technical Cooperation "savings" 1999 Ongoing UN Programme Budget 1'170'000 928'953 928'953 UND12.340 Interregional advisory services 1988 Ongoing UN Programme Budget 6'726'255 6'576'919 1'072'000 Total: CROSS-DIVISIONAL ADVISORY SERVICES 7'896'255 7'505'872 2'000'953 . EXECUTIVE DIRECTION AND MANAGEMENT INT/94/A58 Globalization, liberalization sustainable human development 1999 2000 Ongoing UNDP/IPF 454'000 181'836 181'836 GLO/97/219 Globalization liberalization 1997 2000 Preparatory Assistance Ongoing 90'000 87'259 13'611 GLO/98/615 Globalization, liberalization sustainable human development 1998 2001 Ongoing 1'636'363 850'720 778'047 GLO/98/B02 Globalization, liberalization sustainable human development 1998 2001 Ongoing UNDP 272'700 221'909 165'870 INT/90/A10 Liaison assistance technical cooperation donors 1990 2000 Ongoing Italy 502'875 442'777 2'547 INT/98/901 Globalization, liberalization sustainable human development 1999 2000 Ongoing 206'636 135'007 135'007 INT/98/A32 -depth evaluation UNCTAD' Trade Point programme 1998 1999 Completed Switzerland 235'378 225'044 49 INT/98/X35 Associate expert 1998 2000 Ongoing Netherlands 68'181 93'560 58'633 INT/98/X53 Associate expert 1998 2000 Ongoing Italy 113'121 103'888 75'614 INT/99/A49 Civil society preparation UNCTAD 1999 2000 Ongoing Multidonors 13'009 4'060 4'060 Total: EXECUTIVE DIRECTION AND MANAGEMENT 3'592'263 2'346'060 1'415'274 Total: DIVISION FOR SERVICES INFRASTRUCTURE FOR DEVELOPMENT AND TRADE EFFICIENCY 3'592'263 2'346'060 1'415'274 tabsadd1.pdf . DIVISION ON GLOBALIZATION AND DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES . DIVISION ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN GOODS AND SERVICES, AND COMMODITIES . DIVISION ON INVESTMENT, TECHNOLOGY AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT . DIVISION FOR SERVICES INFRASTRUCTURE FOR DEVELOPMENT AND TRADE EFFICIENCY . OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL COORDINATOR FOR LEAST DEVELOPED, LANDLOCKED AND ISLAND DEVELOPING COUNTRIES . CROSS-DIVISIONAL ADVISORY SERVICES . EXECUTIVE DIRECTION AND MANAGEMENT