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ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS ..................................................................................................... 2
I. INTRODUCTION AND PROGRAM DESCRIPTION ....................................................................... 4
A. Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 4
B. Development Objectives ................................................................................................................... 4
C. Program Components ........................................................................................................................ 4
D. The Trade Sector Wide Approach (SWAp) ...................................................................................... 4
II. PROGRAM ACHIEVEMENTS AND RESULTS ................................................................................. 5
A. Program Achievements and Results (Based on Project Development Objectives) .......................... 5
B. Financial Management Achievements and Results ......................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
C. Key Activities, Completed Milestones and Project Results ............................................................ 12
D. Procurement Management Achievements and Results ................................................................... 29
IV. ISSUES, CHALLENGES, LESSONS LEARNED, AND THE WAY FORWARD .......................... 34
A. Issues and Challenges ..................................................................................................................... 34
B. Lessons Learned .............................................................................................................................. 34
C. ACTION PROGRAMS FOR THE NEXT QUARTER .................................................................. 34
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Kingdom of Cambodia
Fiscal Year
January 1 to December 31
CURRENCY EQUIVALENTS
At Appraisal At First Semester 2012
(As of 11 April 2005) (As of 30 June 2012) 1
Riel 1.000 $0.000249 $0.000245
US$1.00 4,015 Riel 4,078 Riel
ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS
ADB Asian Development Bank
APEC Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation
ASEAN Association of Southeast Asian Nations
ASYCUDA Automated System of Custom Data
AUSAID Australian Agency for International Development
AW ASYCUDA World
CAMCONTROL Cambodia Import Export Inspection and Fraud Repression Department
CAMTRADENET Cambodia Trade Network
CAS Country Assistance Strategy
CDC Council for the Development of Cambodia
CED Customs and Excise Department
CFAA Country Fiduciary Assessment
CIB Cambodia Investment Board
CMDG Cambodian Millennium Development Goals
CO Certificate of Origin
CTA Chief Technical Adviser
DICO Department of International Cooperation (Ministry of Commerce)
DRS Disaster Recovery System
DTI Direct Trader Input
DTIS Diagnostic Trade Integration Strategy
EATW Export Assistance Technical Window
EDC EMAF Director’s Committee
EDP Export Development Plan
EMAF Export Market Access Fund
EMT EMAF Management Team
ESAD Electronic Single Administrative Document
EU European Union
FDA Food and Drug Authority
FDC Fixed Duration Contract
FDI Foreign Direct Investment
FIAS Foreign Investment Advisory Service
FMM Financial Management Manual
GDCE General Department of Customs and Excise
GDP Gross Domestic Product
GNP Gross National Product
G-PSF Government-Private Sector Forum
HRM Human Resource Management
ICA Investment Climate Assessment
ICT Information and Communication Technology
ICR Implementation Completion Report
IFC International Finance Corporation
ILO International Labor Organization
IMF International Monetary Fund
IMS Information Management System
IPEC International Program on the Elimination of Child Labor
ITC International Trade Center (Geneva)
IT Information Technology
JICA Japan International Cooperation Agency
KCA Key Capacity Areas
KPI Key Performance Index
LAN Local Area Network
1 Based on Foreign Exchange Rate at the National Bank of Cambodia on June 30, 2012 (accessed thru the website:
http://www.nbc.org.kh/more-exchange.asp)
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LJR Legal and Judicial Reform
LPI Logistics Performance Index
MAFF Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
MAN Metropolitan Area Network
MBPI Merit-Based Pay Initiative
MEF Ministry of Economy and Finance
MFA Multi-Fiber Agreement
MFN Most-Favored Nation
MIME Ministry of Industry Mines and Energy
MOC Ministry of Commerce
MOU Memorandum of Understanding
MPDF Mekong Private Sector Development Facility
MULTRAP Multilateral Trade Assistance Project
NIDA National Information Communications Technology Development Authority
NPT National Project Team
NSDP National Strategic Development Plan
NSW National Single Window
OECD Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
OSH Occupational Safety and Health
OSS One Stop Service
PAC Project Advisory Committee
PDoC Provincial Department of Commerce
PDS Private Sector Development
PFM Public Financial Management
PPI Private Participation in Infrastructure
PPIAF Public-Private Infrastructure Advisory Facility
PPE Personal Protection Equipment
RGC Royal Government of Cambodia
SAD Single Administrative Document
SEZ Special Economic Zone
SITF Special Inter-Ministerial Task Force
SLA Service-Level Agreement
SMSU Systems Management and Support Unit (ICT)
SPS Sanitary and Phyto-Sanitary
SSC-TD-TRI Sub-Steering Committee on Trade Development and Trade-Related Investment
SWAP Sector Wide Approach
TBT Technical Barriers to Trade
TDSP Trade Development Support Program
TFCP Trade Facilitation and Competitiveness Project
TIW Trade Information Window
TOR Terms of Reference
TRIMS Trade Related Investment Measures
TRIPS Trade Related Intellectual Property Rights
UDC Unspecified Duration Contracts
UNCTAD United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
UNDP United Nations Development Program
UNIDO United Nations Industrial Development Organization
USDOL United States Department of Labor
WAN Wide Area Network
WB World Bank
WIPO World Intellectual Property Organization
WTO World Trade Organization
XML Extensive Mark-up Language
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I. INTRODUCTION AND PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
A. INTRODUCTION
The Trade Development Support Program (TDSP), with fund support of about US$12.6 million, was
financed from the proceeds of the Multi-donor Trade Development Trust Fund (MTDTF) in order to
improve trade programs in Cambodia and, significantly, increase government’s ownership in the
formulation and implementation of trade policy. TDSP is one of the programs executed by the
Ministry of Commerce and implemented by several line ministries, using the strategic frameworks
and building blocks provided in the Trade Sector Wide Approach (SWAp) Roadmaps.
This 3rd
Quarter Report (3rd
QR) of Trade Development Support Program (TDSP) covers the period
July to September 2012 and provides the summary of the key initiatives and activities carried out
under each program component and projects being carried out by the implementing agencies towards
the achievements the Project Development Objectives and the Trade SWAp.
B. DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES
TDSP’s development objective is to increase RGC’s efficiency in formulating and implementing
effective trade policies. This is expected to lead to transparent and effective trade-related transactions,
export competitiveness, and poverty reduction. The TDSP’s focus is on establishing an enabling
environment that reduces the risk to other sector - and product-specific trade promotion and
development activities.
The Program contributes to two higher level objectives: (i) faster export growth and (ii)
improved governance to enable private sector development. These two related objectives are in
line with the NSDP and the Country Assistance Strategy (CAS) of the World Bank.
C. PROGRAM COMPONENTS
The TDSP has four components supporting the implementation of the Trade SWAp. Component 1
would mainly supports the first pillar on cross-cutting reforms related to Trade Policy Formulation
and Implementation. Components 2 (Performance Monitoring) and 3 (Institutional and Human
Capacity) would support the third pillar on capacity development. All three components would give
priorities to policy reforms and capacity development that would enable growth in the priority sectors
identified in the DTIS and supported by the second pillar of the Trade SWAp. Component 4 seeks to
build implementation capacity for the Department of International Cooperation (D/ICO) of the
Ministry of Commerce.
D. THE TRADE SECTOR WIDE APPROACH (SWAP)
The Trade Sector Wide Approach’s (SWAp’s) objective is to support the implementation of key
recommendations of the DTIS that aims to develop and diversify exports, and maximize the
contribution of trade to growth and poverty reduction. DP support provided to the Government for its
implementation of the DTIS would aim to follow common arrangements, set out in Partnership
Principles agreed with the RGC. The Development Goals of the Trade SWAp are as follows:
Pillar 1 Goal: Strengthening competiveness in existing export industries and promoting
export diversification by improving formulation and implementation of trade policies and
regulations.
Pillar 2 Goal: Strengthen the supply capacity of the 19 products and service sectors
identified in the 2007 Trade Integration Strategy.
Pillar 3 Goal: Strengthening the capacity of the RGC and the Cambodian Trade Stakeholders
to implement, update and manage RGC’s trade development agenda and to negotiate the
country’s interests in trade and trade-related investment forums
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II. PROGRAM ACHIEVEMENTS AND RESULTS
A. PROGRAM ACHIEVEMENTS AND RESULTS (BASED ON PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
OBJECTIVES)
In the last Implementation Support Mission of the World Bank and the donor partners (i.e. DANIDA,
UNIDO, and European Union) held from December 5 to 21, 2011, it was highlighted that
implementation progress has improved significantly. After six months of implementation in 2012,
taking into account the 26 items provided in the Recommended Action Plan (Annex 1 of the Aide
Memoire), the following were the achievements made towards the Project Development Objectives
(PDO):
Table 2.1: Summary of Program Achievements and Results PDO Project Outcome
Indicators
Status of Achievements and Results
Overall PDO: The objective of
the TDSP is to
increase RGC’s
efficiency in
formulating and
implementing
effective trade
policies.
Regular practice of a
streamlined, RGC‐led
process for consultation and
financing between RGC
policymakers and
implementing agencies and
between RGC and donors,
and satisfactory progress in
implementing the Trade
SWAp as evidenced by
Annual Performance
Reviews and third‐party
analysis.
The RGC has continuously demonstrated robust development in the
area of market access, border administration, transport and
communications infrastructures, and business environment that enabled
the efficient management of the trade agenda as proven by the speedy
implementation of the trade SWAP, including well coordination with
donors, successful completion of WTO Trade Policy Review in
November 2011; updating and review of the Diagnostic Trade
Integration Strategy 2007; active leadership of the SSC and IC on
implementation and formulation of development projects; enhanced
capacity of the pillar working group; effective and efficient functioning
of the Department of Investment and Cooperation of the Ministry of
Commerce and the Trade SWAP Secretariat; and the Chairmanship of
ASEAN in 2012.
The Royal Government of Cambodia, with the implementation of
TDSP and other trade related projects, has developed, formulated and
efficiently enforced polices on the following aspects:
(1) Streamlining customs procedures and cooperation;
(2) Improvement in the technical barriers to trade (TBT) and SPS
measures;
(3) Reduction of NTBs, especially administrative fees and charges;
(4) Transparency of laws, regulations and administrative rulings such
as intellectual property rights, commercial laws, laws on e-
commerce, investment laws, etc.; and
(5) Use of information and communication technology (ICT) and e-
commerce.
Intermediate
Outcomes
Intermediate Outcome
Indicators
Status
1. Trade Policy Formulation and Implementation
1a. Sustained
progress in trade
Policy
formulation and
implementation
in the areas of
SPS and TBT
(i) Increased coverage of
sanitary and phyto‐sanitary
(SPS) regulations and
support services.
(ii) Improved compliance
with WTO agreement on
technical barriers to trade
(TBT).
(iii) Evidence of increased
clarity/ rationalization in
institutional responsibilities
for SPS and TBT.
Increased coverage of sanitary and phyto-sanitary (SPS) achieved:
Standards development at ISC, upgrading fisheries value chain
(Fisheries).
Standards development on key domestic industries and potential
export product (e.g. milled rice) underway.
Risk management Unit for CAMCONTROL has been strengthened
by conducting several workshops on risk management and
assessment.
Institutional clarification through inter-ministerial Prakas 868 on
delineation of responsibilities.
1b. Sustained
progress in trade
policy
formulation and
implementation
in the area of
trade facilitation
(i) Evidence of satisfactory
progress in the 12 point
action
plan (and its successors)
(ii) Proportion of containers
physically open (%)
(iii) Average time for
Implementation of MOC and GDCE (Customs) addresses key aspects of
12‐point plan:
Online application for certificate of origin (ICT Master Plan) and
thru the Project on Rules of Origin will spin-off very soon.
With just less than one year, containers passing through the redlane
has dropped from 25% to 16.23%. From October 2011 to March
2012, there are 4,270 import shipments that were physically inspected
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( “12 Point
Action
Plan” and its
successors)
imports /exports (days) or about 16.23% in Sihanoukville port.
The average time to clear imports and exports has dropped from 4.5
days to about less than one hour. It takes only less than 1hour to clear
import and export declarations from the time of the SAD lodgment if
all documents required are found to be adequate and the goods
imported are legal.
1c. Sustained
progress in trade
policy
formulation and
implementation
in the area of
legal reform and
other WTO
obligations
Evidence of higher
compliance of Cambodia
legal framework with WTO
obligations.
There has also been progress on the development of commercial rules
and regulations to support the trade facilitation process, including the
passage of the new Customs Law, the Commercial Enterprises and
Company Law, the Insolvency Law, the Commercial Arbitration Law,
the Secured Transaction Law, the Anti-money Laundering and
Counter Financing of Terrorism Law, the Civil Code and the Civil
Procedure Code. The draft commercial leasing law was approved by
the Council of Ministers, and the draft concessions law was submitted
to the National Assembly for debate. These are among a number of
key laws aimed at fostering trade and transport facilitation and private
sector development.
Four main laws dealing with the protection of intellectual property: (a)
the Law on Copyright and Related Rights; (b) the Law Concerning
Marks, Trade Names, and Acts of Unfair Competition; (c) the Law of
Patents, Utility Models and Industrial Designs; and the (d) the Law in
Seed Management and Plant Breeders Rights. Cambodia has also
adopted five legal texts implementing the first three of the above laws.
The Secretariat of IPR has completed and disseminated the Manual on
IPR, including the Lexicon on IPR, and has been distributed to
educational institutions, teachers, and enforcement officers on IPR.
Draft Law on E-Commerce has been completed and undergoing
review for adoption.
Work Program on Commercial Laws has been adopted and approved
by the Council of Ministers.
2. Increased
transparency and
user feedback
mechanisms on
trade-related
processes.
A transparent, consistent and
sustained trade monitoring
system grants regular access
to trade information by
stakeholders
Roadmaps for the three pillars of the trade SWAp have been finalized
by inter‐ministerial Pillar Working Groups, reviewed and agreed by
the inter-ministerial Implementing Committee; and endorsed by the
Sub‐Steering Committee for Trade Development and Trade Related
Investment.
Value chains analysis were carried for two (2) products: pepper and
rubber. Value chain analysis was also carried out for the fisheries
sector by an independent research group.
Monitoring of the KPI of the Pillar Roadmaps is underway with the
completion of Project Results Framework for each of the projects
funded by the TDSP and supported by the Pillar Working Groups and
the Monitoring and Evaluation Unit of D/ICO.
Full engagement of the private sector with Trade SWAP, with the
support provided to Government-Private Sector Forum (G-PSF) thru
TDSP.
3. Strengthened
institutional and
human capacity
in MoC, and
other trade‐related agencies
Increased efficiency and
effectiveness of functions
performed in critical MoC
Departments and targeted
agencies.
RGC institutions are effectively integrating, coordinating and
implementing trade related reforms through Trade SWAp.
SSC and IC became well- functioning committees providing on-going
strategy and leadership, securing buy-in for implementation of Road
Maps from other stakeholders.
Information and educational campaigns, including capacity building
for Provincial and Municipal Investment Sub-Committees (PMIS) on
the Investment Laws have been carried out by CIB/CDC at sub-
national levels, business associations, and private sectors.
The Department of International Cooperation has greatly improved
and efficiently provided Secretariat services for the Trade SWAp.
MoC HR Capacity and Development Plan has been fully developed
by covering institutional and individual capacity needs.
Trade Curriculum at the Royal School of Administration are now fully
completed with all training materials and course syllabus.
TDSP has benefitted from the various capacity enhancement programs
implemented in various trade related agencies such as GDCE, ISC,
and CAMCONTROL.
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B. Financial Achievements and Results
1. Summary on Sources and Uses of Funds
1.1 Royal Government Funds
During the quarter, the Program neither has budgeted to receive nor disburse any funds from the RGF.
1.2 EIF Tier 1 Funds (EIF)
During the quarter under review, DICO has received US$ 70,087 from EIF and EIF also made a direct
payment of US$ 30,000 to UNDP to conduct a Trade Mainstreaming Program. DICO disbursed US$
61,213 from EIF funds for the payment of consultancy fees, procurement of goods for Implementing
Agencies, advertising costs and training / workshops and study tours.
1.3 The World Bank - MDTF Funds
During the quarter under review, TDSP submitted two replenishment applications for US$ 346,607
for the disbursements made in the months of June and July 2012 and another application for US$
133,402 to effect a direct payment towards the contract entered into with UNCTAD. In return, the
World Bank has replenished US$ 895,173 into the Designated Bank Account, including an
application amounting to US$ 548,565 submitted in the previous quarter for the disbursements made
in the month of May 2012 and directly paid US$ 133,402 to UNCTAD.
For Quarter 3 of 2012, TDSP projected to disburse US$ 660,913 towards its project components
under various disbursement categories. At the end of the quarter, TDSP disbursed US$ 708,109,
which is approximately 7% higher than the projected disbursement. Though the actual disbursement
in total during the quarter is higher than the projected disbursement, within the disbursement
categories there were major positive and negative variances, and the major variances are explained in
the following section. The slightly higher disbursement during the quarter demonstrates that the TDSP
is catching up with the under disbursements in the previous quarters.
2. Uses of Funds by Disbursement Category
For quarter three, TDSP’s projected disbursements amounted to US$ 660,913 from MDTF funds
under four different disbursement categories based on the activities expected to materialise during the
quarter from the approved Action Plan or in other words Annual Work Plan and Budget (AWPB).
The total amount disbursed under all categories amounted to US$ 708,109. The table below shows the
projected disbursement amount under each disbursement category and the actual amounts disbursed
against the projected disbursement for the quarter under review and for the year-to-date.
Table 2.2: Uses of Funds by Disbursement Category
N
o
Disbursement
Category
July – September 2012
January to September 2012
Disb.
Projection
Actual
Variance
Disb.
Projection
Actual
Variance
a b c d e = c –d f G h = f-g
1 Goods 87,780 149,622 (61,842) 429,092 383,223 45,869
2 Consultant
Services
440,208 492,498 (52,290) 1,432,600
1,372,109 60,491
3 Training,
W/Shops &
Study Tours
86,979 27,842 59,137 261,972
105,617 155,355
4 Incremental
Operating Costs
45,946 38,147 7,799 148,608
108,567 40,041
5 Priority
Operating Cost
0
0
0
37,200
37,233
(33)
Total 660,913 708,109 47,196 2,309,472 2,006,749 301,723
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2.1 Goods
During the quarter under review, the management of TDSP budgeted to disburse US$ 87,780 towards
the payment for procurement of goods and disbursed US$ 149,622. Though there were delays in
printing statistics books for DTSI, investment hand book for CDC and procuring ISO standards, the
over disbursement amounting to US$ 61,842 was mainly due to payment made during the quarter for
procurement of goods for GDIT, FiA, GDCE, ISC and RSA. These payments were planned to be
made in the previous quarters but delayed due to late delivery of goods.
2.2 Consultant Services
Towards consultancy services, TDSP budgeted to disburse US$ 440,208 during the quarter under
review and the actual amount disbursed was US$ 492,498. The over disbursement of US$ 52,290 was
mainly due to the net effect of payment of US$ 133,402 made to UNCTAD and the payments to
consultants previously budgeted and not paid but paid during the quarter and payments projected
during the quarter but paid subsequent to the quarter under review.
2.3 Training, Workshops and Study Tours
During the quarter under review, the management of TDSP projected to disburse US$ 86,979 but in
actual terms disbursed only US$ 27,842. The major reasons for the under disbursement of US$
59,137 were: i) ISC was able to conduct only one workshop out of the planned two workshops due to
their other activities, ii) delayed customs valuation workshop by GDCE, iii) decision by MOC to
postpone the quarterly Trade SWAp awareness workshop due to change in DICO/TDSP management,
and iv) the non-incurrence of the planned workshop titled “Tracking and monitoring tools
development” by RSA as the consultancy firm is yet to be recruited. As the consulting positions have
been substantially filled, it is expected that in the next quarter the recruited consultants would conduct
the planned training and workshops. The sanctions imposed by the World Bank on the overseas
training and study tours continued to prevail during the quarter under review and expected to be lifted
in the future.
2.4 Incremental Operating Costs
During the quarter under review, the management of TDSP budgeted to disburse US$ 45,946 and in
actual terms disbursed US$ 38,147. Compared to the under disbursement of approximately US$
17,000 in the previous quarter, during the quarter under review the under disbursement was only US$
7,799. This demonstrates that the implementing agencies are involved in more operating activities
required for project implementation.
2.4.1 Priority Operating Costs
In line with the instruction by the World Bank, since the end of Quarter 2, there were no POC paid
during the quarter.
3. Uses of Funds by Program Components/By Activities
During the quarter, TDSP budgeted to disburse US$ 660,913 of the MDTF funds on the project
components based on the quarterly projection of the approved AWPB. The total amount disbursed
under all project components amounted to US$ 665,125. As the reasons for the variances amounting
to US$ 47,196 have been explained above under Uses of Funds by the Disbursement Categories
respectively goods, consulting, training and workshop and incremental operating costs, no further
explanations for the variances are provided in this section.
The table in the next page shows the disbursement projection under each project component and the
actual amounts disbursed against the budget.
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Table 2.3: Uses of Funds by Program Components/By Activities
Disbursement
Projection
Actual Variance
Project Components US$ US$ US$
a b c e = b – c
1: Trade Policy Formulation and Implementation 257,466 402,338 (144,872)
2: Performance Monitoring 39,930 32,185 7,745
3: Strengthening Institutional and Human Capacity 219,005 162,321 56,684
4: Implementation Support to TDSP 144,512 111,265 33,247
660,913 708,109 47,196
3.1 Component 1: Trade Policy Formulation and Implementation
The amount of US$ 402,338 in the financial report comprises of the following disbursements:
Fees totalling US$ 286,264 paid to WTO Policy Advisor, National Consultant to Develop
Booklets, Leaflets and Website, International Standards Development Consultant, International
Consultant for Petroleum Products and Exercise Enhancement, International Consultant for
Preparation of a Strategic Plan and Business Case for Customs Marine Enforcement, Internal
Consultant for Development of System Certification Schemes for Rice Consultant to Review
Legal Framework for Excise and Administration, National IT Project Manager and a payment to
UNTAD amounting to US$ 133,402
Payment of US$ 16,651 for a workshop on export procedures and training of trainers and
workshop rice conformity standards
Payments were made for goods amounting to US$ 89,129
Balance amount was disbursed on operating costs of IAs including the internet charges of US$
8,614 paid for ISC.
3.2 Component 2: Performance Monitoring
During the quarter, TDSP disbursed US$ 32,185 for the services provided by the International and
National M&E Advisors.
3.3 Component 3: Strengthening Institutional and Human Capacity
The amount of US$ 162,321 in the financial report comprises of the following disbursements:
Fees totalling US$ 94,641 to National IT Consultant, National Value Chain Consultant, National
HR Consultant, International Value Chain Consultant, International Capacity Development
Consultant, International Capacity Assessment Advisor, National Training and Communication
Expert, and the firm of consultants involved in developing curriculum for Royal School of
Administration
Payments for procurement of equipment amounting to US$ 57,098
Payments for training and workshops conducted by TPD and Department of Personnel
amounting to US$ 7,471
Incremental Operating Costs amounting to US$ 3,111 were incurred by IAs.
3.4 Component 4: Implementation Support to TDSP
The amount of US$ 111,265 in the report reflects the fees of US$ 80,489 paid to consultants,
disbursements of US$ 3,396 for procurement of goods, payment of US$ 3,720 for workshop on
strategic proposals and procurement training in Sihanoukville and the rest were disbursed for
incremental operating costs, such as advertisement, internet charges, vehicle operating costs and
office operating costs.
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4. Project Disbursements and Utilization of Funds
4.1 Utilization of MDTF Grant
As of end of June 2012 and September 2012, the US$12.35 million grant has been reallocated to
finance the requirements of the Project as follows:
Table 2.4: Funds Utilization of MDTF Grant as of 30 June 2012 and 30 September 2012 (In
US$)
Utilization of MDTF Grant Amount
June 2012 %
Amount
September
2012
%
Total Disbursement (DICO, MOUs and Others) 3,705,724.00 30.01 4,413,833.51 35.74
Fund Balance Commitment under all MOUs,
including ASYCUDA, CCC, & IPR 6,934.799.00 56.15 6,839,818.51 55.38
Funds Required for DICO Operations and
Special Consultants (ICT & WTO) 1,100,000.00 8.91 907,595.46 7.35
Un-program Funds 609,477.00 4.94 188,752.52 1.53
Total Grant In US Dollars 12,350,000,00 100.00
% 12,350,000.00
100.00
%
Fig 2.1 MDTF Grant Distribution as of 30 September 2012
Balance Fund Available
$188,753
(1.53%)
4.2 Disbursements Per Ministry
With an overall funds committed amounting to US$8,592,150.08, about US$1,236,626.62 has been
disbursed for a total disbursement percentage of 14.39% as of 30 June 2012. However, as of 30
September 2012, disbursements jumped to US$1,752,331.57 with an overall disbursement percentage
of 20.39% of the seven ministries involved in the Project, the Ministry of Commerce has the biggest
percentage of disbursement amounting to US$693,673.72 (19.75%) out of US$3,512,004.75 funds
allocated to the 12 projects being implemented by 9 of its departments as of end of June 2012. The
disbursements among IAs from MoC have increased to US$897,809.27 (25.56%) as of end of
September 2012.
Actual
Expenditure
US$4,413,833.5
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(35.74%)
Funds Required
for DICO
Operations &
Special (ICT &
WTO Consultants)
US$907,595.46
(7.35%)
Balance Commitment under all MOUs, including
ASYCUDA, CCC, & IPR US$6,839,818.51
(55.38%)
Un-Program
Funds
US$188,752.52
(1.53%)
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Table 2.5 Disbursements of Projects under the Ministry of Commerce (In US$)
Dept. Project Allocated
Budget
As of 30 June 2012 As of 30 September
2012
Disbursed % Disbursed %
SNCIPR Enhancing IP Teaching and Training 110,000.00 92,871.69 84.43% 93,369.19 84.88%
TDP Top 10 Products 48,211.00 39,385.00 81.69% 39,880.00 82.72%
CAMCONTROL Strengthening Inst. Risk Management 105,550.00 79,197.10 75.03% 91,718.73 86.90%
TPD Value Chain Information Unit 263,208.00 180,853.36 68.71% 198,473.25 75.41%
DOP Strengthening MOC Core Functions 234,540.00 160,618.14 68.48% 162,579.21 69.32%
D/LAD Drafting of E-Commerce Law 124,900.00 70,016.26 56.06% 70,505.99 56.45%
TPD Export and SME Training 54,899.00 22,958.51 41.82% 37,923.59 69.08%
DTSI Capacity Building for DTSI 137,540.00 36,127.46 26.27% 47,427.46 34.48%
D/MUL Rule of Origin 303,045.75 1,841.20 0.61% 135,724.98 44.79%
GDIT MOC ICT Master Plan 1,798,200.00 9,805.00 0.55% 20,206.87 1.12%
D/N&C Reviewing of Commercial Laws 183,420.00 0.00 0.00% 0.00 0.00%
SNCIPR Development a Stronger Nat’l System for IP 148,491.00 0.00 0.00% 0.00 0.00%
Total In US Dollars 3,512,004.75 693,673.72 19.75% 897,809.27 25.56%
Table 2.6 Disbursements of Projects under the Ministry of Economy and Finance (In US$)
Dept. Project Allocated
Budget
As of 30 June 2012 As of 30 September 2012
Disbursed % Disbursed %
GDCE Capacity Enhancement Program 613,105.00 154,195.50 25.15% 215,086.38 35.08%
GDCE Awareness Program on Customs 95,000.00 10,483.00 11.03% 10,483.00 11.03%
GDCE ASYCUDA 1,129,153.50 0.00 0.00% 0.00 0.00%
GDCE Customs Valuation System 50,000.00 0.00 0.00% 16,055.16 32.11%
Total In US Dollars 1,887,258.50 164,678.50 8.73% 241,624.54 12.80%
Table 2.7 Disbursement of Projects under the Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy (In US$)
Dept. Project Allocated
Budget
As of June 30 2012 As of 30 September 2012
Disbursed % Disbursed %
ISC Strengthening the Capacity of ISC 384,264.00 181,384.92 47.20% 199,837.59 52.01%
ISC Development of Standards for Rice 360,216.33 19,397.13 5.38% 92,372.78 25.64%
Total In US Dollars 744,480.33 200,782.05 26.97% 292,210.37 39.25%
Table 2.8 Disbursement of Projects under the Council of Ministers (In US$)
Dept. Project Allocated
Budget
As of 30 June 2012 As of 30 September 2012
Disbursed % Disbursed %
RSA Development of Trade Curriculum 124,375.00 86,701.46 69.71% 121,856.31 97.97%
RSA Implementing Agencies Capacity 605,125.00 24,239.74 4.01% 103,809.99 17.16%
Total In US Dollars 729,500.00 110,941.20 15.21% 225,666.30 30.93%
Table 2.9 Disbursement of Project under the Cambodian Investment Board/CDC (In US$)
Dept. Project Allocated
Budget
As of 30 June 2012 As of 30 September 2012
Disbursed % Disbursed %
CIB/CD
C
Raising Awareness on Law on
Investment 195,860.00 66,551.15 33.98% 69,301.24 35.38%
Table 2.10 Disbursement of Projects under the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (In US$)
Dept. Project Allocated
Budget
As of 30 June 2012 As of 30 September 2012
Disbursed % Disbursed %
FIA Better Quality and Safety of Fish 1,262,708 0.00 0.00% 25,719.85 2.04%
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Table 2.11 Disbursement of Projects under the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce-CCC (In US$)
Dept. Project Allocated
Budget
As of 30 June 2012 As of 30 September 2012
Disbursed % Disbursed %
CCC Support to the G-PSF 260,338.50 0.00 0.00% 0.00 0.00%
Overall Total of all Projects 8,592,150.08 1,236,626.62 14.39% 1,752,331.57 20.39%
C. KEY ACTIVITIES, COMPLETED MILESTONES AND PROJECT RESULTS
This part of the report was written in order to provide a summary of achievements and results for the
21 projects funded by the TDSP. The following pages provide the summary of the key achievements
of each of the project towards achievement of outcomes/outputs and results:
1. Information Dissemination on Top Ten Products from Cambodia’s 24 Provinces
Objectives of the Project: By making information available, the booklet is expected to
promote linkages and integration of value chains and improve business and investment
opportunities.
Activities for the Quarter: All planned activities of the Project were completed in March
2012. There is no other activity carried out during the quarter. The status towards
achievement of results are provided in Table 2.12 below:
Table 2.12: Project Results Monitoring Status for “Top Ten Products” Project
Outcome or
Intermediat
e Outputs
KPI Status on the Achievements
of Indicators/Results Monitoring
Outcomes:
New
business
opportunities
are created
for producers
in provinces
through
better access
to
information.
Performance Indicator:
Increased export volume for top
ten products from Cambodia’s
24 provinces.
Status in the Achievement of Outcomes/Results: Export volume for some of the top ten products has increased tremendously
in 2012 specifically for rice, rubber, and pepper. Aside from this, the
producers of the top 10 products have continuously employed millions of
people in the countryside. However, this may not be directly attributable to
the information dissemination campaign conducted by TPD, but the
following positive results were achieved by the project:
Information from the booklet and CD on potential products and contact
of producers/ associations in each province provided business
opportunities and market linkage among producers, traders, and buyers;
Public awareness on Top Ten products of the 24 provinces strengthened
the interest of producers to mobilize among them to be producer
associations.
The Project contributed to the implementation of DTIS 2007 since the
products provided by the 24 provinces are the same products
recommended by DTIS.
Through TDSP, the Trade Promotion Department has been enabled to
implement its priorities and strategies in generating trade information
and promoting products and market development for each province.
Product information and materials produced by the Project have been
used by TPD in trade fairs and product exhibitions at provincial,
national, and international level.
With exposure in the project, TPD’s confidence has been built up and
the capacity of the staff has improved, specifically in organizing
seminars, workshops, and trade fairs/product exhibitions.
Outputs:
Increased
awareness
among
consumers
and the
general
public on the
top ten
products
produced in
the 24
provinces in
Cambodia.
Targets: (i) Information on top ten products
in the 24 provinces of Cambodia
uploaded in the internet.
(ii) Booklets (in English and
Khmer) that contain information
on top ten products from 24
provinces of Cambodia are
developed and printed.
(iii) CDs (in English and Khmer)
that contain information on top ten
products from 24 provinces of
Cambodia are developed and
“burned”/published.
(iv) Promotional event for top ten
products of Cambodia conducted.
Status in the Achievement of Outputs:
16,800 units of the booklet titled “Cambodian Potential Products”
published and disseminated.
200 copies of the booklets sent to each Trade Promotion Center Office
in Korea and Japan.
A new domain created http://www.tpd.gov.kh/cambodiaproduct
This new portal has attracted 150-200 online guests to visit the site
every day. By 17 September 2012, there were 559,549 hits.
2,000 copies of Digital-CD of Cambodian Top Ten Products produced
and disseminated in the seminars and exhibitions held in Cambodia and
foreign countries.
Three seminars organized to disseminate on Top Ten Products between
Sep 2011 and Jan 2012 in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and Preah Sihanouk
with 274 participants.
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Actions To be Taken in Coming Quarter. DICO M&E Unit need to facilitate for the
financial closure of the project in order to determine how much savings had been generated,
which up to this point has reached to about $8,331. The Project needs to finalize the
Implementation Completion Report to determine the project’s relevance, efficacy in the
achievement of the purpose, efficiency in the achievement of outputs, sustainability, impact,
and if possible, overall achievement of outcomes.
2. Export Training and SME Development
Objectives: The objective of this project is “to support SMEs to export formally and enter
new markets by conducting training of trainers from the provincial offices and members of
the provincial chamber of commerce on how to use the Handbook on Export Procedures.”
Activities for the Quarter: There were 6 training courses conducted during the quarter with
about 150 participants from SME, PDoC, PCCC, and universities in six provinces (Takeo,
Kampot, Svay Rieng, Pursat, Siem Reap, and Koh Kong). The achievements of the project
towards results (outcomes and outputs) are provided in Table 2.13 below:
Table 2.13 Project Results Monitoring Status for “Export Training and SME Development” Project Outcome or
Intermediate
Outputs
KPI Status on the Achievements of Indicators/
Results Monitoring
Outcomes:
Enhanced volume of
export transactions
for SMEs.
Performance Indicator:
Increased number of
submission of business
and export documents
with reduced mistakes,
errors or omissions.
Status in the Achievement of Outcomes/Results:
Cambodia’s national economic growth in 2011 totaled 6.9 per cent, and
the more than 500,000 SMEs, played a vital role in developing the
economy. The Phnom Penh Post reported earlier that SMEs contributed
around 65 per cent of the nation’s GDP and employed 85 per cent of the
total workforce in the country. (http://www.asiaviews.org ). However
in terms of overall outcome and results, this will be determined after
completion of the Project.
Outputs:
Improved export
revenue performance
of SMEs.
Output Targets:
(i) Training of Trainers
to provincial officials
and members of
provincial chamber of
commerce on how to use
the “Handbook of Export
Procedures,” completed.
(ii) Export Training
among SMEs in 24
provinces rolled out.
Status/Progress in the Achievement of Outputs:
Training Curriculum on Export Procedures were developed by MoC
to promote formal exporting. New procedures related to export
included in the manual: export license, certificate of origin, SPS,
insurance, boarder check point procedures, forestry export.
One Pilot Training was conducted among a group of 60 trained
trainers from 24 provinces for training on Export Procedures. The
Trainers are mostly from provincial departments of commerce,
chambers of commerce, and university lecturers.
Two pilot training courses facilitated by the trained trainers organized
in Kampong Cham and Battambang.
One workshop to review the training materials were conducted with
10 participants
4 training course provided for trainers from 24 provinces with 80
participants
Eight provincial training courses facilitated by the trained trainers
organized in Takeo, Kampot, Svay Rieng, Pursat, Siem Reap, and
Koh Kong with participants of about 300 from SME, PDoC,
university students, chambers of commerce.
Actions to be Taken: There are two more training to be rolled out and one Final Workshop,
that will reflect on the achievements of the project, to be conducted in October. The
preparation of the Project Completion Report has to be carried out in November 2012.
1. Value Chain Information Unit
Objectives of the Project: The objectives of this project is to continue and strengthen the
work of the current Value Chain Unit and create on a more sustainable basis human and
institutional capacity within the Ministry of Commerce to provide up-to-date information on
the 19 priority sectors identified in DTIS 2007.
Activities for the Quarter: The two Value Chain Studies on Pepper and Rubber, which
were earlier completed, are now undergoing final editing to make them ready for publication.
The achievements in terms of results (outcomes and outputs) are provided in Table 2.14
below:
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Table 2.14 Project Results Monitoring Status for “Value Chain Unit” Project
Outcome or
Intermediate
Outputs
KPI Status on the Achievements of Indicators/Results Monitoring
Outcome:
Current Value
Chain Unit
capacity
strengthened.
Performance Indicator:
Efficiency of the Value Chain
Unit greatly improved.
Status in the Achievement of Outcomes/Results:
Looking into the Cambodia Sector Profile:
The Cambodian rubber sector offers opportunities for both
domestic and international investors.
• The production and demand of natural rubber will continue to
strongly increase over the next years. Global natural rubber
consumption is expected to increase from about 11 million
tons in 2011 to more than 16 million tons in 2020
• Cambodia has favorable market access conditions in most
important markets for natural rubber.
• China, the United States, Japan, Germany, the Republic of
Korea, and Malaysia appear as the most attractive markets for
Cambodian TSNR.
• In Cambodia, the Government forecasts an average
production of 290,000 tons by 2020, up from some 40,000
tons in 2010. The increase will come from existing large-scale
plantations, smallholders and Economic Land Concessions
(ECLs).
• Possibilities to diversify Cambodia’s rubber production: (1)
Reorient towards highly demanded types, (2) Produce a larger
amount of “ribbed smoked sheets”, (3) Move downstream and
transform the semi-processed products into final goods instead
of exporting them.
Looking into Pepper Sector Profile:
• Cambodia has favorable market access conditions in most
importing markets for pepper. Tariffs for Cambodian
peppercorns in most markets are low, and Cambodia enjoys
preferential access in some markets.
• The United States, Vietnam, Germany, the Netherlands and the
Russian Federation appear as the most attractive markets for
Cambodian peppercorns.
• In Cambodia, pepper production and export potential is expected
to increase to 6,500 tons in 2012, thanks to the arrival of new
planting.
• Improving the capacity of transforming black pepper to white
pepper could contribute to diversified exports and value
addition.
• There are also good market prospects for organic and fair-trade
pepper.
• There are other potential products that could add value to
Cambodia’s pepper industry like oils, perfume, cookies, sweets,
soap.
Outputs:
Capacity to
conduct Market
and Value Chain
Analysis at the
Value Chain
Unit improved.
Output Indicators:
(i) Training programs on Market
and Value Chain Analysis at the
Value Chain unit completed.
(ii)Research and analysis on the
19 priority sectors completed.
(iii) Trade information
disseminated to the general public.
Status/Progress in the Achievement of Outputs: • Training and coaching on Value Chain Research Methodologies
for VCIU staff (14 persons) and provincial staff completed.
• Two research topics (rubber and pepper) completed by July
2012. Two Validation workshops organized in July 2012 with
160 participants.
Actions to be Taken: Consideration must be given to the revision of the MOU (i.e. scope,
budget, and outputs) in order to ensure completion of the project.
2. Strengthening MOC Core HR Functions Through DOP Institutional and Individual
Capacity
Objectives of the Project: The objective of the project is to equip the DoP of MOC with the
adequate capacities in providing human resource management services to MOC departments
in the head office and the provincial departments in accordance with provisions and
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recommendations of key government strategies and the strategic outcomes and building
blocks in the Pillar 3 Trade SWAp roadmaps.
Activities for the Quarter: The MoC Capacity Development Plan is being finalized for
submission to top management for final approval. The project started on 01 January 2011 and
should have been finished by 30 June 2012. Because of the delay in the adoption of the
Training Plan proposed by the HR consultants, the project has not yet been closed. Table 2.15
below provides the summary of achievements and results of the Project:
Table 2.15 Project Results Monitoring Status for “Strengthening MoC Core HR Functions…” Project
Outcome or
Intermediate
Outputs
KPI Status on the Achievements of Indicators/Results Monitoring
Outcomes:
MoC core HR
functions are
strengthened.
Performance
Indicators:
Improved efficiency in
complying with
government-led Public
Administration Reform.
Status in the Achievement of Outcomes/Results:
The Capacity Development Plan that has been developed for the DoP is
expected to gain grounds towards streamlining MoC core HR functions.
The Capacity Development Plan applies to MoC internally, and is expected
to promote efficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of public outputs and
in the design and implementation of public policies. The HR Core
functions that have been developed are expected to help advance
accountability and transparency within MoC.
Outputs:
(i) Moc
departments are
equipped with
better trained
personnel.
(ii) Annual
Training Plan of
Provincial
Departments of
Commerce
integrated with
MoC.
Output Indicators:
(i) Increased match
between departmental
staff needs and
requirements.
(ii) Career and skills
development of MoC
officials improved.
Status/Progress in the Achievement of Outputs:
A draft MOC HR policy was developed in September 2011 after an
Organizational Review Workshop attended by 49 MoC officials.
Workshop on Training Needs Assessment for central departments and
provincials organized in Sept 2011 attended by 72 staff.
The Training Needs Assessment questionnaire development in the
TNA Workshop in September was distributed and answered by 449
staff from MoC and 24 PDoCs.
Workshop on Functioning, Capacity Assessment and Sharing Capacity
Development was completed in Dec 2011 and attended by 94 officials
from Moc and the 24 PDoCs.
A draft of the Capacity Development Plan for the central departments,
provincial departments and the Ministry of Commerce (MoC) for 2012
through 2014 was completed in January 2012.
The Capacity Building Plan was distributed to 64 officers and staff of
Moc and PDoCs in February 2012 during the Dissemination Workshop
and to share the results of the Capacity Development Plan.
Workshop to Review the three years Development Plan and to Review
MoC-wide Training Programs were held in March 2012 and attended
by 73 MoC and PDoC officials and staff.
Actions to be Taken: The Capacity Development and Training Plan developed for MoC
needs final approval of the MOC top management. Once approved, the workshops on
capacity development will have to be carried out to MoC officials.
4. Enhancing IP Teaching and Training
Objectives of the Project: Assess IP training needs throughout Cambodian government
agencies and institutions of higher learning and promote coordination among various
institutions and agencies in developing IP curricula.
Activities for the Quarter: Almost all of the activities have been carried out except for the
translation of IP terminologies in the Lexicon. It is expected that translation of the Manual
can be completed by the end of the year. Table 2.16 provides the summary of achievements
towards results (outcomes /outputs) of this project:
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Table 2.16 Project Results Monitoring Status for “IP Teaching and Training” Project Outcome or
Intermediate
Outputs
KPI Status on the Achievements of Indicators/Results Monitoring
Outcomes:
Better quality and
reliability of
information on IP and
IPR available in
Cambodia.
Performance
Indicator:
Increased in the
number of
consumers and
agencies on
Intellectual
Property and
Intellectual
Property Rights
in Cambodia.
Status in the Achievement of Outcomes/Results: As an outcome of the process of WTO accession, the Royal Government of Cambodia
(RGC) identified in early 2004 an ambitious “Work Program” of trade‐ and business‐related legal reforms intended to improve the enabling environment and bring
Cambodia’s trade and business‐related laws into WTO compliance. Of the 74 laws,
Government sub‐decrees and Ministerial regulations identified over time to implement
this Program, 50 (two thirds) have been promulgated and adopted as of early 2011. Many of the reforms adopted already have had a major, positive impact on business
development, giving rise in particular to a significant increase in both domestic and
foreign investment in Cambodia, major improvements in the area of trade facilitation, or significant advances in the implementation and use of Intellectual Property Rights
protections.
Outputs:
(i) Increased
awareness of the
public on Intellectual
Property and
Intellectual Property
Rights in Cambodia.
Output
Indicators:
(i) Assessment of
capacities and
needs in the area
of IP training
completed.
(ii) IP curricula
and training
materials in
Khmer
developed.
(iii) Team of
experts to
translate IP
training materials
to Khmer
organized.
Status/Progress in the Achievement of Outputs:
1 IP training need assessment conducted – one assessment report produced,
one presentation conducted; and IP curricula completed.
Two Consultation workshops conducted in 07 and 09 February 2012 with
46 participants from universities, Royal School of Administration, Royal
Academy, and several ministries.
1 IP manual prepared with consultation among various stakeholders in two
workshops with 46 participants (800 pages IP manual produced, about 100
copies distributed).
3 ToTs conducted: 43 Trainers trained (80% informed that they will apply
the knowledge)
One two days training conducted to 52 participants.
1 IP lexicon of 30 pages prepared.
Actions to be Taken: The Project needs to speed up the translation of IP Manual and
Lexicon by end of 2012 and must ensure that the IP Manual and Lexicon are available in the
website, subject to copyright rules.
5. Strengthening Institutional Risk Management Capacities in CAMCONTROL General
Directorate
Objectives of the Project: To enable Camcontrol to implement a risk-based approach with
appropriate management structures and processes, and its Risk Management Units properly
trained and equipped.
Activities for the Quarter: The only activity conducted during the quarter is the translation
of Standard Operation Procedures (SOP) on Risk Management, and revised Organizational
Structure. Once completed, these will be submitted to MOC top management for approval.
The project’s achievements towards attainment of outcomes and indicators are provided in
Table 2.17 below:
Table 2.17 Project Results Monitoring Status for “Strengthening Institutional Risk
Management Capacities in CAMCONTROL General Directorate”
Project
Outcome or
Intermediate
Outputs
KPI Status on the Achievements of Indicators/Results Monitoring
Outcome:
Institutional risk
management
capacities in
CAMCONTROL
strengthened
Performance
Indicator:
Improved efficiency
and performance of
CAMCONTROL in
institutional risk
management
practices.
Status in the Achievement of Outcomes/Results:
The Cambodian Government has embarked on a significant reform process
which centers on the design and implementation of a risk-based system of cargo
inspection across all government agencies with border management
responsibilities. Key elements of the revised strategy include coordinated
agency activities including joint inspection arrangements; intervention based on
identified risk; and active facilitation of legitimate, low-risk consignments.
Achievements to date include the passage of enabling legislative amendments;
the establishment of agency risk management units; development and
implementation of new operational procedures; the conclusion of inter-agency
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service level agreements (under which one agency undertakes certain activities
on behalf of another agency); joint agency development of risks and selectivity
criteria; introduction of a multi-agency use IT system (which incorporates the
agreed risk profiles); and extensive training across all relevant agencies.
Outputs:
Enhanced
capacity of
CAMCONTROL
in risk
management
practices.
Output Indicators:
(i) Management
structures and
processes at
CAMCONTROL
General Directorate
strengthened.
(ii) Risk
Management
Training and English
language training
program completed.
Status/Progress in the Achievement of Outputs:
Preliminary Risk Level Report on Food Imports completed in January
2012.
Regulations Report on Imported Food into Cambodia completed in March
2012.
Revised Job Description Report completed in March 2012.
Report on the Options for Management Structure on Risk Management
completed in March 2012.
Monitoring and Evaluation Indicators for RMU prepared in June 2012.
Standard Operating Procedures and Training Plan for RMU completed in
June 2012.
1 Half-day workshop on the Training Plan has been conducted with 83
participants on Risk Management conducted in March 2012.
1 term of English class completed; 3 more terms of English to be continued
after completion of procurement process. 14 staff joined private English
class.
6 staff attended a ten-hour technical English (English for laboratories)
class.
Actions to be Taken: The Risk Management Unit of CAMCONTROL needs to further
simplify the Training Proposal, changes in the structure and other operational procedures
proposed by the International Consultant and have them approve by the MoC top
management. Final Workshop must also be undertaken in order to reflect on the
achievements of the project before the end of 2012.
6. Development of Trade Curriculum
Objectives of the Project: Develop capacity of individuals in both management and
supervisory positions of RGC and RSA departments on trade-related knowledge and skills;
and to Set up a team of trainers to be trained for the sustainable conduct of trade-related
courses
Activities for the Quarter: The Trade Curriculum has been finalized by the Consultant. The
achievement of the Project towards results (outcomes and outputs) are provided in Table 2.18:
Table 2.18 Project Results Monitoring Status for “Development of Trade Curriculum”
Project Outcome or
Intermediate Outputs
KPI Status on the Achievements of Indicators/Results
Monitoring
Outcomes:
Capacity of RGC and
RSA officers and staff
on trade-related
knowledge and skills
improved through
attendance in trade-
related courses.
Performance Indicators:
Increase in number of Officers
and staff of RGC and RSA
having knowledge and skills
on trade-related programs and
activities.
Status in the Achievement of Outcomes/Results:
The outcomes of this Project will be known once the Trade
Curriculum developed by an independent consultancy group is
implemented for teaching at the Royal School of
Administration and other schools of higher learning in
Cambodia. It is expected that the trained officials and staff of
RGC and RSA on trade-related courses and programs will
become effective trade managers and technicians that will gear
the Cambodian trade economy.
Outputs:
Concept notes on trade
curriculum building
and teaching
completed.
Curriculum and course
design available at
RSA.
Complete course
package on trade
delivered with
participants.
Output Indicators/Targets:
Existing curricula reviewed.
Potential partnership in
training delivery devised.
Develop detailed course
plan and objectives.
Existing course materials
evaluated.
Course design validated
with stakeholders.
Training and course guides
developed.
Resources mobilized for
course delivery.
Training to prospective
trainers completed.
Status/Progress in the Achievement of Outputs:
TNA conducted and TNA Report completed with 122
respondents from private firms.
Workshop on the Development of Trade Curricula
conducted on 19 August 2012 with 50 participants.
Course Plan completed and included in the course
catalog.
Workshop for the validating the final curriculum
conducted on 28 June 2012 with 46 participants.
Completed the Trade Curriculum and Concept Notes on
Trade Curriculum Building and Teaching
Completed the Curriculum Sketch and 20 Individual
Modules
Completed the Course Package (manuals, tests,
exercises, audio visual aids, trainer’s guides)
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Training to other
stakeholders and
participants completed
Actions to be Taken: The IA must undertake the preparation of Project Completion Report
by November 2012. D/ICO will have to start the activities related to financial, administrative,
and operational closure of the project.
7. Capacity Building for the Department of Trade Statistics and Information
Objective of the Project: This project will try to develop the department’s capacity to
collect, analyze, and publish trade statistics and trade information.
Activities for the Quarter: The procurement process for the printing of Trade Statistics
Year Book for 2011 has commenced during the quarter and is expected to be completed
before the end of 2012. Study tour in three provinces Battambang (rice); Pailin (cashew nuts);
and Ratanakiri (cassava) had been completed within the third quarter to share experiences
learned in the project. Specifically, there were four officials from DTSI that have shared
experiences with 35 officials at the provincial level: officials and staff from PDoC, CCC,
associations, companies, and related stakeholders. Table 2.19 provides the summary of
achievements towards results (outcomes and outputs) of the project:
Table 2.19 Project Results Monitoring Status for “Capacity Building for the Department of
Trade Statistics and Information” Project Outcome or
Intermediate Outputs
KPI Status on the Achievements of Indicators/Results
Monitoring
Outcomes:
Enhanced capacities of the
Department of Trade
Statistics and Information to
collect, analyze, and publish
trade statistics and
information.
Performance Indicators:
Reliability and validity of trade
statistics and information increases
with the use appropriate data
collection method and analysis.
Project management strengthened.
Status in the Achievement of Outcomes/Results:
With capacity of the department built in terms of
different tools in Trade Statistics such as the use of the
Trade Map and Trade Analysis (from the International
Trade Center) which provides users with indicators on
export performance, international demand, alternative
markets and the role of competitors. Trade Map covers
220 countries and territories and 5300 products of the
Harmonized System. Trade data of the Department of
Trade Statistics of MOC is linked to the International
Trade Center’s database, wherein trade data are
available at the tariff line level for more than 150
countries and on a quarterly and monthly basis for more
than 90 countries. (www.trademap.org)
Output:
Increased organizational and
individual efficiency in the
system of collecting trade
data and other statistics.
Output Indicators:
(i) Needs Assessment survey among
trade information users designed
and completed.
(ii) Training on the Collection and
Analysis of Trade Statistics
completed.
(iii) Training on the use of ITC’s
market analysis tools such as Trade
Map, Market Access Map, Product
Map, and Investment Map
completed.
(iv) Trade Statistics published and
updated yearly on the website of
MoC.
Status/Progress in the Achievement of Outputs:
1 Survey on Trader Users conducted with sample of
137 (43 female) who are senior officers, directors,
national and international business firms staff
Forms for the electronic data format produced and
new website design interface completed.
New Statistical Trade Year Book for 2011 layout
completed and ready for printing.
15 staff were trained for 10 days on statistical
analysis (time series, sampling technique, data
entry), and ITC tools (Market Analysis, Market
Mapping.
On the job training on IT was partly provided
alongside with management of ICT.
35 participants from provincial department of
commerce, CCC, associations, companies, and
related stakeholders were trained on Trade Analysis
Tools of ITC during the study tour in three
provinces: Battambang (rice); Pailin (cashew nuts);
and Ratanakiri (cassava).
Actions to be Taken: The Trade Statistical Yearbook for 2011 will be printed very soon and
is now in the process of bidding. It will be officially launched in a workshop after the
printing has been completed.
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8. Support for the Drafting of E-Commerce Law
Objectives of the Project: Improve knowledge and understanding on e-commerce of key
MoC and other line ministries officials involved in drafting ecommerce law.
Activities for the Quarter: The process of selecting new legal consultant is ongoing. The
achievements towards results and outputs of the project are provided in Table 2.20:
Table 2.20: Project Results Monitoring Status for “Support for the Drafting of E-Commerce
Law” Project Outcome or
Intermediate
Outputs
KPI Status on the Achievements of
Indicators/Results Monitoring
Outcomes:
Cambodian companies
able to offer e-
commerce
opportunities to local
and international
consumers.
Performance Indicators:
Private organizations offering E-Commerce
activities in their website are better
informed with the adoption of E-Commerce
Law in Cambodia.
Status in the Achievement of Outcomes/Results:
Once adopted, the E-Commerce Law of Cambodia
will (i) Improve knowledge and understanding on
e-commerce of key MoC and other line ministries
officials involved in drafting e-commerce law; (ii)
Support the inter-ministerial process of discussions
and negotiations of the draft laws; (iii) Carry out
an awareness raising campaign, in particular
targeting the private sector, on the use of e-
commerce in Cambodia within the proposed legal
framework; and (iv) Define e-commerce law
implementation regulations.
Outputs:
(i) Adoption of E-
Commerce Law in
Cambodia.
(ii)Organization of
consultative meetings
on E-Commerce.
(iii) Comparative
Studies on E-
Commerce Law in
other ASEAN
countries.
Output Indicators:
Draft of E-Commerce Law reviewed with
local lawyers and officials involved in
business law drafting.
Existing Khmer translation of the E-
Commerce Law improved.
Stakeholder consultative meetings
organized for the public and private
sector on the current status of the Draft
E-Commerce Law in order to obtain
feedbacks, comments, and suggestions.
A Cross Analysis of E-Commerce Law in
other ASEAN countries is completed
with benchmarks on best practices and
lessons learned in drafting of the Law.
Status/Progress in the Achievement of Outputs:
Inception report of E-Commerce Law
completed in January 2012, which includes
review of the E-Commerce Law; best practice
report in E-Commerce Law for Cambodia; and
the recommendations to re-draft or revise the
existing Law.
1 high panel meeting to discuss on draft E-
Commerce Law with 15 participants
conducted in 13 February 2012.
Revising of 2008 draft E-Commerce Law
completed
ToR of national consultant revised and on the
process of recruiting has commenced.
Actions to be Taken: The recruitment of a National Consultant to review the draft E-
Commerce Law need to be speeded up to allow resumption of project activities.
9. GDCE Capacity Enhancement Program
Objectives of the Project: This project will try to ensure the GDCE has the capacity to
implement modem approaches that will: facilitate trade; lower transaction costs facing
traders: increase transparency and certainty: increase voluntary compliance with national
laws; would increase the effectiveness of revenue collection.
Activities for the Quarter: The Project started on 01 June 2011 and expected to be
completed on 15 May 2013. A number of activities had been completed during the quarter
such as the preparation of Inception Report for the data compilation from ASYCUDA to CSS;
the installation of IT Infrastructure for data compilation, and the user manual training
preparation; improvement in the compilation of Trade Statistics; preparation on the studies on
petroleum products and excise enhancement; and the inception study preparation for the
Strategic Plan and Business Case for Marine preparation has been completed. The
achievements towards outcomes and outputs are provided in Table 2.21:
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Table 2.21: Project Results Monitoring Status for “GDCE Capacity Enhancement Program” Project Outcome or Intermediate
Outputs
KPI Status on the Achievements of
Indicators/Results Monitoring
Outcomes:
(i) Operational efficiency is improved
by the development and
implementation of a National
Intelligence System.
(ii) Enhanced capacity of the GDCE to
adopt practices in line with
international standards and modern
approaches in customs and excise
administration.
Performance Indicators:
(i) A strategy to offset potential
revenue losses caused by changing
customs fees implemented.
(ii) Internal inconsistencies in the
Customs Code eliminated by
harmonizing the Cambodian
Customs Code to WTO standards,
and assuring that the revised Kyoto
Convention standards and practices
are incorporated.
Status in the Achievement of
Outcomes/Results:
After completion of the Project, it is
expected that GDCE will be more
efficient system in solving problems
related with smuggling, corruption,
customs valuation, and tax collection. As
of today, there are indications that
improved border procedures in Cambodia
would have a considerable positive effect
on trade flows and would redound to a
fairly modest reduction of trade
transaction costs that may have positive
impact on trade in and out of the country.
Output:
Increased efficiency and effectiveness
in Customs administration and
management.
Output Indicators:
(i) A National Customs Intelligence
System developed and implemented.
(ii)A Strategic Plan for Customs
Marine Enforcement developed.
(iii) Compilation of trade statistics
improved.
(iv) Business Plan for the Inspection
of Petroleum Products completed.
(v) A legal data base of decisions
related to Customs laws and
regulations developed and staff
trained in its use, resulting in fewer
cases brought to court and or lost.
(v) Post-clearance audits,
investigation, intelligence gathering,
and anti-smuggling capacity
improved.
A special training program for staff
to prepare them to the new operating
principles and practices
implemented.
Status/Progress in the Achievement of
Outputs:
Draft National Intelligence System had
been completed and the process of
piloting the system is being considered.
Inception Report for Data compilation
from ASYCUDA to CSS had been
completed and the installation of IT
Infrastructure for data compilation had
been completed, while the user manual
training preparation is ongoing.
Improvement in the Compilation of
Trade Statistics is ongoing.
Inception Report for the Strategic Plan
and Business Case for Marine
preparation has completed.
Review of Excise Legislative
Framework Administration had been
completed and new excise had been
proposed in the study report.
Petroleum Products and Excise
Enhancement is being studied.
Actions to be Taken: The decision has to be reached in terms of hiring a National Consultant
to prepare the computerized National Intelligence System and the speeding up of component
3 implementation has to be started.
10. Strengthening the Capacity of the Institute of Standards of Cambodia
Objectives of the Project: After the project, 16 new standards are developed, five Technical
Committees and several Working Groups are set up and can work effectively, and about 350
representatives from the private sector become aware of standards and conformity
Activities for the Quarter: The Project started on 01 July 2011 and expected to be
completed on 30 November 2012. The major activities completed for the quarter were mainly
related to the translation of the 16 completed standards into Khmer, finalization of the 10
leaflets, 4 posters, and 6 booklets Khmer version. The achievements towards results (outputs
and outcomes) are provided in Table 2.22:
Table 2.22: Project Results Monitoring Status for “Strengthening the Capacity of the Institute
of Standards of Cambodia” Project Outcome or Intermediate
Outputs
KPI Status on the Achievements of
Indicators/Results Monitoring
Outcomes:
Strengthened capacity of the Institute of
Standards in Cambodia to develop
national standards and guidelines to
improve the quality and safety of
Performance Indicators:
Improved accountability of
officers of ISC in the
development of new standards.
Status in the Achievement of
Outcomes/Results:
After completion of the Project, it is expected
that there will be: (i) Greater confidence of
customers on the safety and quality of
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products produced in Cambodia. products; (ii) Greater understanding on the
values held by entrepreneurs, stakeholders, and
consumers on product standards; and
(iii) Greater access of Cambodian producers to
foreign markets.
Outputs:
(i) New sets of standards, guidelines,
and code of good practices developed.
(ii) Technical Working Committees in
the development of standards were
organized and functioning.
(iii) General public are informed on the
new sets of standards formulated by
ISC.
Output Indicators:
Number of Standards
drafted and implemented by
ISC.
Number of Technical
Working Committees
created to develop
standards.
Number of local producers
informed of new sets of
standards developed by ISC.
Status/Progress in the Achievement of
Outputs:
All 16 standards drafted in English and the
Khmer versions are being finalized.
5 Working Groups in standards setting
created.
Technical Committee workshop on
preliminary concept of standard documents
translation and dissemination already
conducted.
Training on standards among 5 sectors and
working groups conducted.
200 people attended the launching of
standards.
10 leaflets, 4 posters, and 6 booklets had been
completed
Four Posters were completed in Khmer while
10 leaflets and 6 booklets Khmer Version are
being finalized.
Actions to be Taken: ISC should expedite the finalization of 16 standards/guidelines in
Khmer, including the holding of Working Group meetings; and the Technical Committee
meetings; speed up the finalization of leaflets and information kits, and the holding of the
Monitoring Seminars among various stakeholders.
11. Development of Completed Drafts of National Standards for Rice and Strengthening the
Capacity of Conformity Assessment Body – Phase 1
Objectives of the Project: Complete the Standards for rice and its packaging, including the
codes of good practices for Cambodian rice products. The following objectives will also be
attained: (i) Improve the capacity of the national conformity assessment body for rice; and
(ii) promote and disseminate the information on rice standards and its conformance to
international standards
Activities for the Quarter: This project commenced on 01 August 2011 and will be
completed on 30 November 2012. During the quarter, the following activities were
completed: preparation of one workshop on Food Safety and Good Hygiene Practices in
Siem Reap; drafting of 5 rice standards including Car 4, Car 6, IR 66, Phkar Chansensar, and
Riang Chey; completion of the early draft of 2 leaflets and 6 booklets; and field survey for
conformability assessment scheme. The achievements towards results (outcome and outputs)
are provided in Table 2.23:
Table 2.23 Project Results Monitoring Status for “Development of Completed Drafts of
National Standards for Rice and Strengthening the Capacity of Conformity Assessment Body –
Phase 1 Project Outcome or Intermediate
Outputs
KPI Status on the Achievements of Indicators/Results
Monitoring
Outcomes:
Alignment of the Cambodian national
standards for rice with international
standards.
(ii Strengthened capacity of the
Institute of Standards in Cambodia to
develop national standards and
guidelines for rice.
Performance
Indicators:
Improved accountability
and capacity of officers
of ISC in the
development of new
standards for rice.
Status in the Achievement of Outcomes/Results:
After the completion of the Project, the following
outcomes are likely to be achieved: (i) Increased
market confidence in the consumption of rice
produced in Cambodia; (ii) Greater understanding of
rice producers and farmers on rice conformity
standards;
(iii) Greater access of Cambodian producers of rice
to foreign markets.
Outputs:
(i) New sets of standards, guidelines,
and code of good practices developed,
specifically for rice.
Targets:
(i) Standards on rice
varieties completed and
implemented by ISC.
Status/Progress in the Achievement of Outputs:
Completed the drafting 18 rice standards, one
standard for packaging material, three guidelines
and three codes of good practices for Cambodian
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(ii) Review of Food Safety
Management System Certification
Scheme of Rice for export.
(iii) Establishment of a Scheme for
Voluntary Quality Control and
Inspection of Rice for Export.
(ii) Number of rice
exporters voluntarily
submits rice samples for
standards certification at
ISC.
rice producers in the process of formulation.
Capacity assessment on the Conformity
Assessment Body for Rice completed.
Nine guidelines for rice mills completed.
Survey questionnaires for farmers and rice millers
completed.
Surveys among farmers and rice millers to be
conducted in August and September 2012.
Surveys had been conducted in Siem Reap,
Battambang, Banteay Meanchey, Kampong Cham
and Prey Veng completed for input in finalizing
the standards for rice.
Capacity assessment on the Conformity
Assessment Body for Rice completed.
2 leaflets and 6 booklets had been drafted.
Actions to be Taken: Expedite the drafting of the remaining 9 standards, guidelines and code
of practices and selection of rice accreditation certification body.
12. Implementing Agencies Capacity Development Program
Objectives of the Project: The main goal of the project is to ensure smooth, quality and
transparent project implementation by enhancing the capacities (skills, knowledge, and attitude)
officials from line ministries engaged in project implementation.
Activities for the Quarter: During the quarter, the following were completed: Training Plan and
Curriculum Design; and the Terms of Reference for the training providers is on the process of
revision and inputs are being sought from D/ICO and the Bank. The achievements towards
results (outcomes and outputs) are provided in Table 2.24:
Table 2.24 Project Results Monitoring Status for “Implementing Agencies Capacity
Development Program” Project Outcome or Intermediate
Outputs
KPI Status on the Achievements of
Indicators/Results Monitoring
Outcomes:
Enhanced capacities of officials in
implementing agencies in the area of
project management and
administration.
Performance Indicators:
Improved effectiveness and
efficiency of line agencies in
implementing projects supported
by TDSP.
Status in the Achievement of
Outcomes/Results:
Once this Project has been completed, it is
expected that officers and staff of the project
implementation agencies will gain enough
knowledge on project management, financial
management, and procurement management
that will help them in efficiently running
project development projects in the future.
Outputs:
(i)A rapid training needs assessment of
IA officials from implementing
agencies related to project
implementation and management is
conducted.
(ii) Managers and officials involved in
project management follow an urgent
capacity engagement training program.
(iii) An inventory of public training
institutions conducting professional
training programs on project
management is carried out.
(iv) The existing training facilities in
the Ministry of Commerce is enhanced
in order to host TDSP-organized and
sponsored training programs.
Output Indicators:
(i) Results of the Training needs
assessment on project
implementation and
management among IA officials
were utilized in developing
courses on project management.
(ii) A number of Cambodian
public training institutions are
able to offer quality training
programs on project
management.
(iii) Performances of public
officials attending the training
program are monitored and
tracked before and after the
training.
(iv) Training facilities of MoC
used for TDSP-organized and
sponsored training programs.
Status/Progress in the Achievement of
Outputs:
Completed initial skills inventory list and
training needs assessment of
implementing agencies with 44
participants from 11 IAs.
Completed inventory list of training
courses in and out of Cambodia on key
course topics.
A validation workshop on TNA
conducted on June 2012 with 30
participants from TDSP IA.
Completed review of RSA capacity
assessment to provide key training to
officials
Completed initial list of skills inventories
and capacity assessment of implementing
agencies.
7 Training Institutions short listed to
conduct the courses.
The Course Design has been drafted and
broken down into several other courses,
as per recommendation provided in the
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Assessment Report and is now including
in the package for bidding.
Actions to be Taken: The selection process of training providers must be speeded up.
13. Raising Awareness on the Law on Investment and Its Regulations
Objectives of the Project: This project aims to accomplish the following: (a) Improve
working quality of PMIS; (b) Build capacity of PMIs officials; (c) Improve investment
climate at provincial/municipal level; (d) Attract more investment through investment
promotion, facilitation, and servicing; (e) Improve skills, knowledge, and living standards of
local people via employment generation.
Activities for the Quarter: The existing MOU is undergoing revision, specifically on some
of the activities to be carried out during the remaining life of the project. Results of
achievements towards outcomes and outputs are provided in Table 2.25:
Table 2.25 Project Results Monitoring Status for “Raising Awareness on the Law on Investment and Its
Regulations” Project Outcome or
Intermediate Outputs KPI
Status on the Achievements of Indicators/Results
Monitoring
Outcomes:
(i) Improved capacity of officials
in charge of investments and
investments promotion. (ii) Increased awareness of the
public on investment laws and
regulations in Cambodia
promoted.
Performance Indicators:
Increase in the level of Foreign Direct
Investment to Cambodia.
Increase in the number of stakeholders
that are aware on the Investment laws and regulations in Cambodia.
Status in the Achievement of Outcomes/Results:
At present the project has not yet achieved its
intended results. However, once completed, it is
expected that foreign direct investments will increase as a result of increased level of awareness foreign
and domestic investors on the Law on Investments
and its regulations.
Outputs:
(i) Advisory services and/or
training delivery to raise
awareness on the law on investment and regulations.
(ii) Ongoing financial support on facilities and working conditions
to PMIS improved.
(iii) Business process
improvement in participating
companies on Investment Promotion.
Output Indicators:
(i) Number of officials in charge of
investments and investment promotion
attended seminars and workshop on the Law on Investment and Regulations, and
Investment Promotion.
(ii) Percentage increase in the on-going financial support to improve the working
conditions at PMIs.
(iii) Number of participating enterprises reporting change in business processes
brought about by Investment Promotion.
Status/Progress in the Achievement of Outputs:
Institutional assessments of 6 provincial Provincial-Municipality Investment Sub-
Committee (PMIS) completed (people involved in the discussion reached 116): Kampong Cham,
Stung Treng, Rattanakiri, Oddor Meanchey, Koh
Kong, and Kampot.
Training plan on Investment Promotion
completed. Unit directors will be sharing their experience on investment promotion during the
training.
National Awareness Workshops on Investment Promotion completed for 24 provinces on 22
February 2012 conducted at CDC with 157
participants.
Action to be Taken/Recommendations: The new work program needs to be discussed in
detail with D/ICO so that the new ToR for the recruitment of consultant can be finalized.
14. MOC ICT Master Plan
Objectives of the Project: To provide the MOC with modern, sustainable Information Systems
and Technology infrastructure and coordinated services for the improvement of information
access, and to support the gradual automation of manual tasks for improvements in service
delivery.
Activities for the Quarter: The Project started on 16 September 2011 and is expected to be
completed on 31 January 2014. At present, majority of the procurement arrangements have
been completed for the following: i) selection of ICT Consulting Firm; ii) Supply and
Installation of Enterprise Servers and network; iii) Supply and Implementation of a Turnkey
Solution for Certificate of Origin Processing and a Trade Information Website; iv) Supply,
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Delivery and Installation of Office Equipment is on the process of contract signing; and the v)
WAN Salutation is ongoing. Aside from procurement, the following were undertaken during
the quarter: Design Flowcharts and Business Processes of Certificate of Origin
System; Review and upgrading of current Systems, as part of MOC migration to the future
ICT Infrastructure, and development of IT structure plan. Table 2.26 provides the summary of
results (outcomes and outputs) of the Project:
Table 2.26: Project Results Monitoring Status for “MOC ICT Master Plan”
Project Outcome or
Intermediate Outputs KPI
Status on the Achievements of
Indicators/Results Monitoring
Outcomes:
The traders, general public, and
staff members of the MoC will
have greater access to trade
information and other tools for
trading.
Performance Indicators:
Increased institutional capability in terms
of providing trade information access and
other tools of trading to traders and other
information users.
Status in the Achievement of
Outcomes/Results:
After completion of the Project, it is
expected that the automation of the
Certificates of Origin will facilitate trade
flow, including the establishment of the
Trade Information Window (TIW).
Outputs:
(i)Increased use of computers
for general office tasks and for
the processing of Certificates of
Origin.
(ii) Standard ICT platform and
Trade Information Window
established.
(iii) Security, reliability,
availability and recovery of
MoC’s information system are
enhanced and ensured.
(iv)Integrated Core IT services
are developed and launched.
(v)ICT System at MOC is
sustained.
Output Indicators/Targets:
(i) Modern, effective and scalable
Information, Communications and
Technology Infrastructures are procured.
(ii) Security protocols in the ICT system
are introduced.
(iii)Trade Information Window and
processing of the Certificates of Origin
are fully established and operating.
(iv)Trainings on ICT System are
conducted to sustain the ICT investment.
(v) Policy Guidelines on the development
and use of ICT system are completed and
disseminated to ensure quality delivery
and management.
(vi)Systems Support and Management
Unit (SMSU) is established and operating
to support the deployment and
maintenance for all MOC’s ICT
initiatives.
Status/Progress in the Achievement of
Outputs:
Project and management arrangements
designed.
The automation of the C/O System and
the Trade Information Website (Lot 3)
was to be financed by TFCP now has
been transferred to TDSP.
National IT manager recruited and
onboard.
Server infrastructure and Turnkey
solution were reviewed specification for
procurement.
Interim solution for electronic forms is
ongoing.
Procurement of IT support firm is
ongoing.
Actions to be Taken: Speeding up of the remaining selection and procurement process of
firms and service providers should be expedited so that the full implementation can be started.
15. Rules of Origin: Operational Procedures and Training
Objectives of the Project: To ensure implementation, enforcement and compliance with rules
of origin requirements at the national level by gaining expertise from international and regional
organizations in utilizing trading opportunities arising from trade preference and the
multilateral trade system.
Activities of the Quarter: The Project started on 01 July 2010 and is expected to be completed
on 30 November 2013. There were delays in the implementation of the project because of the
Single Source Selection process of consultants. UNCTAD, which was recently signed up to
undertake the assignment is expected to commence its assignment during the last quarter of
2012. Achievements towards outcomes and outputs are provided in Table 2.27:
Table 2.27: Project Results Monitoring Status for “Rules of Origin: Operational Procedures
and Training” Project Outcome or Intermediate
Outputs KPI
Status on the Achievements of
Indicators/Results Monitoring
Outcomes:
Enabled environment for growth with
equity in trade, specifically on rules of
origin.
Performance Indicators:
Capacity built for service delivery
enhancement of negotiation skills and
policy advice on trade policies on rules
of origin, including global agreements
such as AFTA and accession for the
Status in the Achievement of
Outcomes/Results:
No results have been reached so far.
However at the end of the project, it is
expected that services at the
Multilateral Department at MoC will
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WTO. be greatly enhanced once the
operational procedures and training on
Rules of Origin have been completed
by UNCTAD.
Outputs:
(i) Enhanced capacity of the officers
and staff of Multilateral Trade
Department and its association units
through trainings and workshops on
rules of origin.
(ii)Enhanced institutional linkage with
the private sector and provincial trade
offices and working group on export
procedures.
(iii) Enhanced capacity at national level
to assist and implement a sound
administration of the policy on Rules of
Origin and issuance of Certificates of
Origin.
(iv) A customized database on rules of
origin and trade data established and
operationalized.
Output Indicators/Targets:
Workshop and training for
government officials and private
sector in Phnom Penh and provinces
completed.
Information materials on Rules of
Origin will be prepared and
translated into Khmer.
Significant increased capacity to
administer and deliver services
related to export requirements and
procedures leads to more business
friendly and simplified
arrangements.
Improved staff skills of Multilateral
Trade Department and efficiency
and improved tools to analyze and
apply information on ROO and other
export requirements and procedures.
Status/Progress in the Achievement
of Outputs:
Contract with UNCTAD has been
finalized and signed.
All office equipment procured and
delivered.
Designing and printing of booklets:
awaiting specifications from D/MUL.
Action to be Taken/Recommendations: D/ICO needs to constantly follow up on the actual
implementation in order to ensure that the project can be started because UNCTAD had
requested to change the commencement date from October to December 2012.
16. Better Quality and Safety of Fish and Fishery Products
Objectives of the Project: To enhance Cambodia’s fish trade development through improving
capacity of those who engaged in post-harvest fisheries for better quality and value of fish and
fishery products, and increasing access to domestic and international markets.
Activities for the Quarter: The Project started on 01 October 2011 and is expected to be
completed on 31 July 2013. UNIDO has been selected under the Single Source Selection to
assist the implementing agency in running the project. Contract negotiation has already started
and is expected to be completed by the end of the fourth quarter. The achievements towards
results (outcomes and outputs are provided in Table 2.28:
Table 2.28: Project Results Monitoring Status for “Better Quality and Safety of Fish and Fishery
Products”
Project Outcome or
Intermediate Outputs KPI
Status on the Achievements of
Indicators/Results Monitoring
Outcomes:
Better quality and safety of fish
and fishery products in the
domestic markets.
Performance Indicators:
Marked increase in the income generated by fisher
folks and other fish producers through better fish
processing, handling, storage, transportation, and
trading.
Improved access to export market for fish and
fishery products from Cambodia.
Status in the Achievement of
Outcomes/Results:
No outcomes have been achieved
so far. However, when project is
completed, it is expected that
Cambodia’s access to the export
market for fish and fishery
products will increase, thereby
increasing income potential for
fisher folks and fish product
producers and processors.
Outputs:
(i) Current quality and safety
issue in post-harvest fisheries
assessed.
(ii)Awareness of fishers, fish
processors, and traders on
quality and safety assurance and
Output Indicators/Targets:
(i)Review on fish processing, handling and storage
practices documented and completed.
(ii)Food safety risk assessment conducted among
fish products.
(iii)Changes for better quality and safety
improvement introduced and documented.
Status/Progress in the
Achievement of Outputs:
Procurement of UNIDO under
Single Source Selection has
already commenced; PRC of
MoC is on the stage of
negotiation with UNIDO.
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standardization increased.
(iii) Fish processor cooperatives
established.
(iv) Strengthened capacity of
Fisheries Competent Authority
to support the fish processor
cooperatives.
(v) Pilot intervention for better
quality and safety assurance
conducted.
(iv) Training needs assessment and design of
training on quality and safety issues related to post-
harvest fisheries completed and documented.
(v)Regulations for the establishment of fish
processor cooperatives finalized and adopted.
(vi) Laboratory testing and certification services
strengthened to facilitate and support the fish
processor cooperatives.
(vii) Basic equipment purchased to support
activities of the fisheries cooperatives and
associations to improve the hygiene practices in
compliance with international standards (from fish
farm to table).
(viii)Local training and other technical support for
the implementation of pilot intervention.
Laboratory equipment awaiting
technical specifications from IA.
Office furniture delivery
completed.
Action to be Taken: PRC needs to expedite the contract negotiation process with UNIDO in
order to resume project implementation as soon as possible.
17. Customs Valuation
Objective of the Project: One among many approaches, which is an important solution before
and at the time of customs clearance, and is also recommended by the WCO, is setting up
Customs Valuation Support System (CVSS) that the proposal intends to develop.
Activities for the Quarter: The actual implementation of the project has already started as the
IT expert to undertake the Customs Valuation System has been contracted during the quarter.
At present, activities in the preparation of Customs Valuation System has started and the
Database Structure has been finalized. Table 2.29 provides the summary of achievements of
this project towards results (outcome /outputs):
Table 2.29: Project Results Monitoring Status for “Customs Valuation”
Project Outcome or
Intermediate Outputs KPI
Status on the Achievements of Indicators/Results
Monitoring
Outcomes:
Existing IT Systems at
Customs are strengthened
along with associated
infrastructure.
Performance Indicators:
Reduce the average customs clearance
time at the border and other customs
clearance points.
Status in the Achievement of Outcomes/Results:
Since this project has not taken-off for several
months, no outcome results can be reported as part of
the Customs Valuation System. However, in
previously implemented project of TFCP, it was
reported that with the use of the ASYCUDA system,
the transaction time from the time the SAD has been
lodged until release of import/export cargoes has
been reduced to less than one hour. These
improvements have led to a reduction in the import
transaction time from 30 days to 10.5 days on
average and in the export transaction time from 6.6
days to 20 hours on average. The average transaction
costs for processing exports decreased from $942 to
$732, and the average import costs fell from $2,477
to $872. Informal fees declined from 5 to 2 per cent
of the total consignment value.
Outputs:
Customs Valuation
Support System (CVSS) is
in place and ready for
implementation.
Targets:
(i) Feasibility studies and needs
assessment (required hardware and
software) completed.
(ii) CVSS connected to other
automated system such as ASUCUDA
and Risk Management.
(iii) Using the risk-based approach,
reduce the number of import
declarations and the number of non-
energy export declarations selected for
physical inspection at designated sites.
(iv) Reduce the average import
clearance time, as measured by the
time taken from the entry of a truck
Status/Progress in the Achievement of Outputs:
The preparation for the Customs Valuation
System has already commenced and the
Database Structure has been finalized.
All equipment requirements were procured by
D/ICO and delivered to GDCE.
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into the import clearance terminal to
the release of goods from Customs
control.
(v) Reduce the average customs
clearance time, as measured by the
time taken between lodging of the
customs declaration to the issue of the
release note.
Actions to be Taken: D/ICO and GDCE must constantly follow-up on the activities of the
consultants in order to ensure results and to solve any problems and challenges that may arise.
18. Awareness Program on Customs in Cambodia
Objective of the Project: To set up partnership with Customs stakeholders in order to improve
efficiency of customs services and good governance for better competitiveness.
Activities of the Quarter: Equipment and materials for the project had been procured and
delivered to GDCE. Table 2.30 provides the summary on the achievements of results (outcomes
and outputs) for this project:
Table 2.30: Project Results Monitoring Status for “Awareness Program on Customs in
Cambodia” Project Outcome or Intermediate
Outputs KPI
Status on the Achievements of
Indicators/Results Monitoring
Outcomes:
Enhanced communication and
information exchange between the
GDCE and the private sector.
Performance Indicators:
(I) Improved mechanism of
consultation between customs
authorities and the private sector.
(ii) Timely dissemination of
information on regulatory and
administrative frameworks of GDCE.
Status in the Achievement of
Outcomes/Results:
No achievements to date.
Outputs:
(i) Improved sharing of information on
relevant border crossing regulations and
data in all Customs’ exit and entry
points.
(ii) Streamlined operational procedures
of border crossing agencies in all
Customs’ exit and entry points.
Output Indicators:
(i) Procedures, protocols, and
technology to share relevant data and
information agreed upon between
GDCE and various border agencies.
(ii)Number of border crossing points
with integrated data sharing system in
place and in use.
(ii) Mechanism of consultation
between customs authorities and
private sector improved.
(iv) Appropriate forums and
consultations with private sector to
gather inputs for policy making by
customs authorities organized.
(v) Joint programs of capacity building
for customs officers and economic
operators initiated and organized.
Status/Progress in the Achievement
of Outputs:
Training Equipment (Computers,
Projector, Printer, Scanner,
Photocopy Machine, and Teaching
Equipment): All requested
equipment had been delivered.
Action to be Taken/Recommendations: GDCE has planned to hold the two workshops in
November to disseminate the results as planned. D/ICO has to ensure that the two workshops
are implemented as planned.
19. Review of Commercial Laws in Cambodia
Objectives of the Project: The Government and individual line ministries will be able to
articulate a work program on legislative reform for future.
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Activities for the Quarter: The project started on 01 January 2011 and is expected to be
completed on 31 January 2014. This project has not undertaken any activities yet and no
disbursement has been recorded.
Table 2.31: Project Results Monitoring Status for “Review of Commercial Laws” Project Outcome or Intermediate
Outputs KPI
Status on the Achievements of
Indicators/Results Monitoring
Outcome:
Problems related to the implementation
of the Commercial Laws are addressed
using the results of the WTO Trade
Policy Review.
Performance Indicator:
Cases related to the implementation of
Commercial Laws are reduced and
resolved.
Status in the Achievement of
Outcomes/Results:
No expected results. The Project needs
to be reformulated.
Outputs:
(i)Legislations relevant to Cambodia’s
WTO legal obligations are closely
reviewed.
(ii) Activities of the Project
complemented the WTO Trade Policy
Review.
(iii) Cases related to the
implementation of commercial laws are
closely examined.
(iv) Degree of completeness in the
coverage of existing commercial laws
are ascertained;
(v)Gaps in terms of the best
international practice of the existing
commercial laws are identified.
(vi) Status on the implementation of the
existing commercial laws are
documented and recorded.
Output Indicators:
(i) Survey among the business
enterprises on the observance of the
Commercial Laws is undertaken.
(ii) Business community and
government entities are consulted on
the work plan for the survey.
(iii)Final inventory of possible actions
on problems in the implementation of
the Commercial Laws is completed.
(iv) Institutional and organizational
needs assessment in the
implementation of the commercial
laws are undertaken.
(v) New Legislative Work Plan in
reviewing the Commercial Laws is
drawn up by Cambodian government
officials.
(vi) A new WTO work plan is prepared
for the Government’s consideration.
Status/Progress in the Achievement
of Outputs:
No progress to date.
This MOU is under consideration.
Action to be Taken: D/ICO and the Department of Notification and Legal Compliance must sit
down again to review the revised scope of the Project in order to ensure that commitment of the
staff and other resources are available when the project re-starts.
21. Strategic Proposal for the Support of ASYCUDA World System
Objectives of the Project: The main goal of this project is to obtain financing from the TDSP
to ensure the successful completion and operation of the AW system, and to sustain the
operation of the already deployed customs automated system - AW. This Support Project will
maintain and further enhance the momentum already established and will build on the gains in
operational effectiveness already achieved.
Activities of the Quarter: The project started on 13 July 2012 and is expected to be completed
on 12 January 2014. No disbursements have been made so far since the Project has just started.
Table 2.30 provides the summary of the achievements of this project as against intended results
(outcome and outputs):
Table 2.32: Project Results Monitoring Status for “Strategic Proposal for the Support of
ASYCUDA World System” Project Outcome or Intermediate
Outputs KPI
Status on the Achievements of
Indicators/Results Monitoring
Outcomes:
Enhanced institutional capacity of
GDCE in continuing and sustaining the
operation of the ASYCUDA World
System.
Performance Indicators:
Increased competitiveness of
Cambodia in promoting and
strengthening trade by reduced time
and costs to import and export and
made more predictable with the use
of ASYCUDA World System.
Status in the Achievement of
Outcomes/Results:
Once rolled up, the project is expected to
speed up the preparation of SAD, clearing
up of customs documentation, reduction in
terms of time of other procedures in
export and import.
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Outputs:
(i)Upgraded ASYCUDA World
Systems software being used at GDCE
(i.e. latest release of the AW Software).
(ii) Improved institutional and
individual capability of NPT Team at
GDCE.
(iii) Enhanced reliability and resiliency
of the ASYCUDA World System.
Output Indicators/Targets:
(i)Number of documents required to
clear imports reduced;
(ii) Share of export shipments that
are physically inspected reduced;
(iii)% reduction of time required to
clear export shipments.
(iv)Share of customs declaration
processed through ASYCUDA
System increased.
(v)System availability of
ASYCUDA increased and
downtime decreased.
Status/Progress in the Achievement of
Outputs:
Consultant Services Support for
ASYCUDA: Need to obtain approval
for Single Source Selection from MEF
and WB.
ASYCUDA Support for Asian Region
(ASM) – Single Source Selection with
UNCTAD will require justification
from GDCE.
Current Contract for the deployment of
WAN expired July 31, 2012. Contract
extension is in progress.
Actions to be Taken: D/ICO must follow up with MEF on the single source selection of the
WAN contractor.
D. PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT ACHIEVEMENTS AND RESULTS
1. Descriptive Summary:
All procurement relates to Goods and Consultants, and some are subject to prior review by the World
Bank, are described in this report. There are five procurement monitoring reports prepared by TDSP
and attached with this IFR.
2. Procurement Staffing:
Currently, the procurement unit of DICO is headed by a Procurement Chief/Head of Procurement
with one staff. The procurement unit is being assisted by one full time National Procurement
Coordinator and an International Procurement Expert providing intermittent inputs.
3. Notable Procurement Arrangements in the quarter under review:
During the quarter, four goods contracts for the value of US$ 431,263, two new consultancy contracts
with firms for a total amount of US$ 229,680 and 10 individual consultancy contracts for a total
amount of 271,703 were signed. The grand total of contracts signed up to this quarter is US$
5,519,121 equaled to 110.38% as set against the procurement benchmark of US$ 5,000,000.
4. Complaint by bidders, consultants and end users:
During the quarter, there were no complaints by bidders, consultants and end users with regard to the
procurement activities
5. Contract amendments/Variation orders:
No contract amendments or variations made during the quarter.
6. Unsatisfactory performance by contractors/suppliers/consultants:
During the quarter, in order to maintain the continuation of the service provider to Maintenance
Service for Wide Area Network (WAN) System for GDCE, previously was supported TFCP project
which was transferred to TDSP, it was necessary to extend the contracts with current supplier (Viettel
(Cambodia) PTE., Ltd) under a special NOL issued by the Bank. Furthermore, during this quarter two
contracts were extended within three months (up to end November 2012). The total value of those
extended contracts is US$ 159,170.
7. Disputes (which may lead to claims, cancellations, arbitration or legal remedies):
During the quarter or as the end of the quarter no such disputes noted.
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The following is the progress of procurement in each IA.
Multilateral Trade Department: Rules of Origin – Operational Procedures and Training (MOU NO.
TDSP/2010/001)
Procurement Ref Description Current Status
TDSP/2010/020 Consultancy contract with UNCTAD Contract signed
TDSP/2009/002 Office Equipment Completed
TDSP/2010/035/4 Designing and Printing Booklets Awaiting Specifications from
D/MUL
Trade Promotions Department – Top 10 Products Promotion (MOU NO. TDSP/2010/002)
Procurement Ref Description Current Status
TDSP/2010/049 Printing of Booklets Completed
TDSP/2010/032 National Website Consultant Completed
Trade Promotions Department – Export Training and SME Training (MOU NO. TDSP/2010/003)
Procurement Ref Description Current Status
TDSP/2010/033/1 National Export Trainer In progress.
TDSP/2010/033/2 National M+E Consultant In progress.
Institute of Standards of Cambodia (MIME) – Strengthening the Capacity of the Institute of Standards of
Cambodia (MOU NO. TDSP/2010/00)
Procurement Ref Description Current Status
TDSP/2010/034/1 Purchasing ISO Standards Completed.
TDSP/2010/034/2 Int'l. Standards Development
Consultant Completed.
TDSP/2010/034/3 Int'l. Training Consultant Completed.
TDSP/2010/034/4 Nat'l. Consultant to Develop
Booklets Completed.
TDSP/2010/034/5 Purchasing Textbooks From
OPMAP
Combined in to package: TDSP/2012/077.
BER is in process
TDSP/2010/034/7 Designing & Printing Booklets Not yet started. Wait the technical
specification.
General Department of Customs and Excise – Customs Valuation Support System (MOU No.
TDSP/2010/007)
Procurement Ref Description Current Status
TDSP/2010/065/1 Office Equipment Completed.
TDSP/2010/065/2 National Consultant for Customs
Valuation Support System
Contracted and is now on
board.
General Department of Customs and Excise – Awareness Program on Customs in Cambodia (MOU NO.
TDSP/2010/008)
Procurement Ref Description Current Status
TDSP/2010/066 Training Equipment Completed
General Department of Intellectual Property Rights – Enhancing IP Teaching and Training (MOU NO>
TDSP/2010/009)
Procurement Ref Description Current Status
TDSP/2010/036/1 Int'l. Consultant for IP Training Completed
TDSP/2010/036/2 Nat'l. Consultant for IP Training Completed
TDSP/2010/035/4 Designing and Printing Booklets Not yet started
TDSP/2012/036/3 National Translation Consultant Selection process is on-going.
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Council for the Development of Cambodia – Raising Awareness on the Law on Investment (MOU NO.
TDSP/2010/10)
Procurement Ref Description Current Status
TDSP/2011/052/1 Nat'l. Provinces-Municipalities Consultant Reselection to be conducted.
TDSP/2011/052/2 Int'l. Provinces-Municipalities Consultant Not Required
TDSP/2011/052/3 Office Equipment Completed
TDSP/2011/052/4 Office Furniture Completed
TDSP/2011/052/5 Designing & Printing Booklets In progress.
TDSP/2011/053/4 Office Partitions Completed
Legal Affairs Department – Support Drafting E-Commerce Law (MOU NO. TDSP/2010/011)
Procurement Ref Description Current Status
TDSP/2010/021/1 Int'l. E-Commerce Consultant Recruited. In progress.
TDSP/2010/021/2 Nat'l. E-Commerce Consultant Reselection to be conducted.
Require a revised TOR.
TDSP/2009/002 Office Equipment Completed
TDSP/2009/003 Office Furniture Completed
General Department of CAMCONTROL – Strengthening Institutional Risk Management Capacities
(MOU NO. TDSP/2010/012)
Procurement Ref Description Current Status
TDSP/2011/016 Int'l. Development Management
Consultant Completed
TDSP/2009/002 Office Equipment Completed
TDSP/2009/003 Office Furniture Completed
TDSP/2011/005 Office Equipment Completed
Department of Personnel – Strengthening MOC Core Capacities (MOU NO. TDSP/2010/014)
Procurement Ref Description Current Status
TDSP/2011/050/1 Int'l. Capacity Development Consultant Completed
TDSP/2011/050/2 Nat'l. Human Resource Development
Consultant Completed
TDSP/2011/053/5 Office Furniture Completed
TDSP/2011/005 Office Equipment Completed
Trade Promotions Department – Value Chain Information Unit (MOU NO. TDSP/2010/015)
Procurement Ref Description Current Status
TDSP/2011/015/1 Int'l. Value Chain Consultant Completed
TDSP/2011/015/2 Nat'l. Value Chain Research Trainer Completed.
TDSP/2011/015/3 Nat'l. Expert on Dissemination of Trade
Statistics Completed.
TDSP/2011/015/4 Nat'l. Web Design Expert Reselection to be conducted.
TDSP/2011/015/5 Office Equipment Completed
Department of Trade Statistics and Information – Capacity Building for the DTSI (MOU NO.
TDSP/2010/016)
Procurement Ref Description Current Status
TDSP/2010/035/1 Int'l. Trade Statistics Consultant Completed
TDSP/2010/035/2 Nat'l. IT Consultant Completed
TDSP/2011/064 Urgent Office Equipment Completed
TDSP/2010/035/4 Designing & Printing of the Trade
Statistics Year Book for 2011
Procurement process is on-
going.
TDSP/2010/035/5 ITC Consultant Completed
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Royal School of Administration – Development of Trade Curriculum (MOU NO. TDSP/2010/018)
Procurement Ref Description Current Status
TDSP/2010/029 Trade Curriculum Consultant Completed
General Directorate for International Trade – MOC ICT Master Plan (MOU NO. TDSP/2011/SP02)
Procurement Ref Description Current Status
TDSP/2011/063/1 Nat'l. IT Project Manager Completed
TDSP/2011/063/2 Nat'l. IT Consultancy Firm Contract signing in progress. Re-
negotiating on the commence date
TDSP/2011/063/3 Supply and installation of enterprise
servers and networks
Amended bid closing date is on 10
July 2012. BER is in progress.
Expected contract to be awarded in
mid-September.
TDSP/2011/063/4 ICT Office Equipment Contract Signed.
TDSP/2011/063/5 Turnkey solution for CO processing
and a Trade Information Website
1st bid failed. 2nd bid is in process.
Contract Award stage
TDSP/2011/063/6 Design, Supply and Deployment of a
Wide Area Network
1st bid failed. 2nd bid is in the
process. Contract signing stage
TDSP/2011/063/7 Office Furniture for ICT and ISC's
Rice Is in the process. BER stage
TDSP/2011/063/8 Supply and Installation of Generator
and Electrical Renovation Is in the process. BER stage
TDSP/2011/063/9 Office Renovation and Partitions Is in the process. BER stage
General Department of Customs and Excise – GDCE Capacity Enhancement Program (MOU NO.
TDSP/2011/SP003)
Procurement Ref Description Current Status
TDSP/2010/018/1 Office Equipment Completed
TDSP/2011/053/5 Office Furniture Completed
TDSP/2010/018/2 Int'l. Consultant for Customs Intelligence
System Completed
TDSP/2010/018/3 Int'l. Consultant for Customs Marine
Enforcement Completed
TDSP/2010/018/4 Nat'l. Consultant for Compilation of
Trade Statistics On Board: In progress
TDSP/2010/018/5 Int'l. Consultant for Petroleum Products
& Excise On Board: In progress
TDSP/2010/018/6 Int'l. Consultant to Review Legal
Framework Completed
Royal School of Administration – Implementing Agencies Capacity Enhance Program (MOU NO.
TDSP/2011/SP004)
Procurement Ref Description Current Status
TDSP/2011/069/1 Int'l. Capacity Development Consultant Completed.
TDSP/2011/069/2 Nat'l. Capacity Development Consultant
(short term) Completed.
TDSP/2011/069/3 Nat'l. Capacity Development Consultant
(long term) On Board: In progress
TDSP/2011/069/4 Int'l. CD and ME Consultant Contract signed
TDSP/2011/069/5 Int. ME and Project Proposal Formulation
Consultant Contract signed
TDSP/2011/069/6 Nat. ME and Project Development
Consultant Contract signed
TDSP/2011/069/7 National Consultant Firm Not yet started. Int'l CD
Consultant to produce TOR.
TDSP/2011/069/8 National Training Firm These two packages are combined.
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TDSP/2011/069/9 International Training Firm Int'l CD Consultant to produce
TOR.
TDSP/2011/069/10 Office Equipment Completed
TDSP/2011/069/11 Office Furniture Completed.
Institute of Standards of Cambodia – Development of Drafts of National Standards for Rice – Phase 1
(MOU NO. TDSP/2011/SP005)
Procurement Ref Description Current Status
TDSP/2011/068/1 Office Equipment Completed
TDSP/2011/068/2 Office Furniture Completed
TDSP/2011/068/3 Purchasing ISO Standards Waiting for NOL from MEF
TDSP/2011/068/4 Purchasing Technical Books and
Software Contract signing stage
TDSP/2011/068/5 Purchasing Testing Methods
TDSP/2011/068/6 Int'l. Consultant (Standards &
Guidelines) In progress
TDSP/2011/068/7 Nat'l. Consultant (Standards &
Guidelines) In progress
TDSP/2011/068/8 Int'l. Consultant (Systems Certification
Scheme) Completed
TDSP/2011/068/9 Nat'l. Consultant (Systems Certification
Scheme) Completed
DSP/2011/068/10 Nat'l. Consultant to Develop Information
Booklets Completed
TDSP/2012/077 Combined ISC Textbooks 1st round failed. 2nd bid was
commended by Bank to rebid
Fishery Administration (MAFF) – Better Quality and Safety of Fish and Fishery Products for Improving
Fish Trade Development (MOU NO. TDSP/2011/SP006)
Procurement Ref Description Current Status
TDSP/2011/067/1 UNIDO Consultants
Approved by S.M. 24 April. SSS
Justification approved by MEF and
WB 4 July. RFP issued 6 July.
Negotiation with UNIDO is on
progress.
TDSP/2011/067/2 Office Equipment Delivery is in progress
TDSP/2011/067/3 Laboratory Equipment Awaits technical specifications
from IA.
TDSP/2011/067/4 Office Furniture Completed.
General Department of Customs and Excise – ASYCUDA World System (MOU NO. TDSP/2012/SP007)
Procurement Ref Description Current Status
TDSP/2012/078/01 Consultant Services Support for
ASYCUDA
Obtain approval for SSS from
MEF and WB
TDSP/2012/078/03/1 Maintenance Services for Generators Not yet started
TDSP/2012/078/04 IT Consultant to Update ASYCUDA
website Await TOR from GDCE
TDSP/2012/078/03 Maintenance Services for IT
Equipment Not yet started
TDSP/2012/078/06 ASYCUDA Support Mechanism for
the Asia Region (ASMA)
SSS with UNCTAD. Require
justifications from GDCE.
TDSP/2012/078/07 Training consultant for ASYCUDA Awaiting TOR from GDCE
TDSP/2012/078/08
Int'l. Consultant to Develop Long-
Term Sustainability Plan for
ASYCUDA
Awaiting TOR from GDCE
TDSP/2012/078/02 Deployment of WAN Current contract expires 31 July.
Contract extension in progress
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IV. ISSUES, CHALLENGES, LESSONS LEARNED, AND THE WAY FORWARD
A. ISSUES AND CHALLENGES
A few emerging issues and challenges were encountered by the Project during the Quarter
are:
1. Reporting: Report preparation seems to be challenging on the part of the implementing
agencies. Most of the IAs are not regularly providing their monthly or quarterly reports
to D/ICO. A new format for monthly and quarterly report preparation but it seems
nobody have used it for reporting purposes. As a whole, the implementing agencies
appear to have more difficulty in preparing their reports than implementing the project
itself. The key issues now in ensuring the effectiveness of IAs in preparing reports are:
(a) regular submission of monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports; and (b) preparing
reports in the newly prescribed format. Therefore, there is a need for increased M & E
missions in the IAs to determine bottlenecks in report preparation and ensuring IA
ownership in report preparation.
2. Meetings Frequency: The frequency of meeting set by the WB mission during 2011
appear to be too frequent that only few IAs are regularly attending. When consulted,
some IA representatives complained that their participation in meetings in at least two
meetings a month (i.e. D/ICO and IA meeting; and IC meeting) have kept them away
from their precious time in implementing their respective projects.
3. M&E and Finance Harmonization: The reporting requirement for M & E and Finance
must be harmonized to avoid redundancy and duplication of efforts on the part of the
IAs and D/ICO.
4. Results Framework: The new M&E Results Framework poses another challenge on the
part of the IAs and D/ICO M & E Unit to monitor and to put into real practice. Training
modules must be introduced as soon as possible to ensure that IAs can cope with the
reporting requirements on the achievement of outputs, outcomes, and results.
B. LESSONS LEARNED
1. Case by Case Solution: Separate discussion with the head of the IAs and the most senior
officer in charge of the project on specific issues and bottlenecks would yield better
results in speeding up the progress of the project, especially the ones that are stuck.
2. Field and Phone Data Collection: Since it is not regularly possible to gather report
from each IA, another option was to interview them on the phone on the progress of their
implementation rather than to have face-to-face meeting with them. This may not be the
best option, but it is one way to ensure that regular reports can be prepared.
C. ACTION PROGRAMS FOR THE NEXT QUARTER
Overall Goal: The Project will continue pursuing the following Project Development
Objective: TDSP will contribute to increase the Royal Government of Cambodia's efficiency
in formulating and implementing effective trade policies.
Work Program for Fourth Quarter 2012: For the forthcoming quarter (October to
December 2012), the following are the action programs that the project needs to pursue:
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Component 1: Trade Policy Formulation and Implementation
Component 1a: Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) and Sanitary and Phyto-Sanitary (SPS)
Program Objectives Activities Expected Outputs Output Indicators Month of 2012 Resources
10 11 12
To accelerate the
implementation of
Government's
commitments in the
area of SPS and
TBT.
Strengthening the
Capacity of the Institute of
Standards of
Cambodia
Sixteen drafted new standards are consulted, 5
Technical Committees and
several Working Groups are met to discussed on the
standard, About 350
representatives from the private sector become aware
of standards and conformity
Better products
standards in place for the benefit of Cambodian
consumers and
producers
x x x ISC/MIME
SPS project concept
note to be included into the Pillar
Working Group for
upcoming fund
Another project proposal on SPS to be ready for future
fund
One project drafted
project proposal on SPS x MAFF
Awareness
Programme on Customs Laws and
regulations in Cambodia
Workshop materials and reports for each category of
stakeholders
Information on all Customs related
regulations, operations
and procedures is disseminated to the
public
GDCE/ME
F
Component 1b: Trade Facilitation
To strengthen
competitiveness of
current exports,
promote export
diversification by
improving, formulating, and
implementing trade
policies and regulations.
MoC ICT Master
Plan
Phase 1 of ICT Master Plan
is completed, with equipment installed
MoC is equipped with
modern tools to handle
internal and external communications as well
as transfer some key
trade procedures from a paper-based to an ICT-
based mechanisms
X x x DICO/MoC
Customs Valuation
Programme
Customs Valuation Support
System is introduced in Cambodian by end of 2012
Enhanced revenues
thanks to the setup of a national valuation
database, enhanced
quality of valuation practices and outputs
X DICO/MoC
Export Training ToT and Training
to SME in 24
provinces (export training and
coaching services)
A group of local trainers is trained and a final workshop
conducted
Increased number of
submission of business documents with reduced
mistakes, errors or
omissions
x x DICO/MoC
Component 1c: Other Legal Reforms and RGC WTO Obligations
To accelerate the
implementation of
other Government's
commitments to the
WTO, in particular
the legal reform
agenda that resulted
from WTO accession
IP Teaching and Training
Government agencies and
institutions of higher learning would have at their
disposal a well thought-out
curriculum for IP training and Khmer language
materials
Better quality and
reliability of information on IP and IPR available
in Cambodia
X X X IP/R/MoC
Support to the
drafting and
passing of the E-commerce Law
E-commerce compatible
with E-ASEAN framework
is adopted by National Assembly
Cambodian companies
able to offer e-commerce opportunities to local
and international
consumers
X X X LAD/MoC
Supporting to
Commercial Law review
Work program on legal reform to be complied with
WTO requirement and
benefit of WTO consulted
A work program indicating direction of
reform to meet WTO
regulations produced
X X X DLCN/Mo
C
Component 2: Performance Monitoring
To develop
transparent, consistent, and
sustainable
performance monitoring system.
Capacity building
on Monitoring and Evaluation to all
IAs
Training reports of M&E to IAs and DICO officials
Number of IAs and
DICO officials
participated in training
X X DICO/MoC
Consultation of
logical framework for each project
with each IA
All of projects are consisted of Results framework
Approved results
frameworks in each
project
X X DICO/MoC
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Spread awareness on Trade Sector Wide
Approach (Trade
SWAp) Awareness
Workshop
programs at 3
provinces (Banteay
Mean Cheay, Koh Kong, and Svay
Rieng)
Wide understand on Trade
SWAp
Strong capacity of
government officials
X X X D/ICO/MO
C
Share experiences and information on
trade assistance of
Cambodia Trade Development
Support Program
(TDSP-Trust Fund)
More understand the trade
assistance needs from zones and government institutions
Better quality of
domestic products
Management Trade
SWAP Project
Train users on D/ICO M&E
database
User Friendly M&E database for DICO
developed and trained
Number DICO officials know how to use
database
X
M&E Team /
DICO/MO
C
Practice M&E of
the Field work of the performance
project and
collecting information Trade
SWAp Pillars
More understand about the
M&E tools and results
framework
Number of IAs and
DICO officials know about results frameworks
and M&E tool
X X
Collect, collate and
compile Trade SWAp projects
information
More Trade SWAp
information can be collected and utilized in report
preparation
Adequate data on Trade SWAp
X X
Report about of Performing of the
Trade SWAp
project
Report describing about TDSP with the link to trade
SWAp will be able to
produced
Annual Report X
Component 3: Strengthening Institutional and Human Capacity
To build institutional
and human capacity
in Cambodia through
equipping RGC staff with appropriate
skills and experience
to implement RGC trade policies.
Capacity Building for the Department
of Trade
Information and Statistics (MoC)
Publication of Trade and Statistics Year Book
Data and statistics are
available for decision
making and policy making in MoC, through
online means and hard
copies
X D/TSI
Support the Royal School of
Administration to
design "Trade Curriculum" for its
short term
professional and long term courses.
Trade Curriculum validated and developed
The RSA is able to provide short term trade-
related courses in
addition to long term training
RSA
Development PFM Action Plan
TOR for consultant;
Contract of selected
consultant
PFM Action Plan disseminated
MEF
To Strengthen the
institutional capacity
of the TDSP at the central level
Specific skills training (English
language) for
D/ICO staff
Staff are trained on English Staff are better in term
of English X X X
All D/ICO
staff
Specific skills
training (Basic and
Intermediate IT) for
all D/ICO staff
All staff trained on IT with
final exam
All staff with better
English writing and speaking skills
X All D/ICO
staff
Specific skills training on
procuring goods
and services for international
projects
1 staff attend international
course
1 staff skills and
knowledge increased to
provide efficient procurement services
X X Procuremen
t staff
Specific skills training on project
management in
international development
context
1 staff attend international
course
2 staff skills and
knowledge increased to master project
management tools and
mechanisms
X Implementa
tion Staff
MoC endogenous
capacities to organize
training and related
events
Assess training and
conference
facilities needs and
acquire and install
recommended equipment
Equipment inventory and
assessment completed, procurement authorized
MoC is equipped with
dedicated room and
equipment for hosting
conference and
implemeting annual training plan
X
Funded by
UNDP to MOC
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Overseas request for experience sharing in
Cambodia on Trade
SWAp
2 delegations are meeting relevant
stakeholders and
getting best
practices on SWAp
in the trade field in
Cambodia
1 case study report
50 participants joined in workshop and have
appropriate information
on Trade SWAp
X DICO/MoC
Component 4: Implementation Support to TDSP
Complete work on Trade SWAp website
and launch officially
Coordinate with
service provider to complete work on
the structure of the
website and database
The website is finished and
hosted on the World Wide
Web under address http://www.tradeswap.gov.k
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The website is ready and
is officially launched
with trained personnel to continuously provide
support in term of
website maintenance and database data entry
MoC,
D/ICO, DPs, Trade
SWAp
pillars, SSC-
TD.TRI
and WGs
Train officials to
use website and
database provided
1 officials trained
Collect and sort all trade related project
data and entered
into the database
Data are entered into the database prior to the launch
and continuously or
intermittently after launched
Organize SSC-
TD.TRI meeting
Organize half-yearly meeting of
the SSC-TD.TRI to
set policies, strategies,
directions for Trade
SWAp and all other working groups
under the SSC
Problems and issues are discussed to find solutions
or alternatives.
Policies and/or strategies are formulated and put
into action
MoC,
D/ICO, Trade
SWAp
pillars, WGs, DPs,
Private
Sector
Organize Annual
Trade SWAp Retreat
Organize the annual
Trade SWAp Retreat to wrap up
activities from the
past years, discuss issues, problems
and lesson learned
to improve the effectiveness and
efficiency of the
Trade SWAp. Establish new
action plans for
upcoming year.
Problems, issues and lesson learned are discussed and
solutions and/or alternatives
found. Action plans are established and put into
action.
Action plans are
implemented with goals,
objectives and/or indicators met.
MoC,
D/ICO, Trade
SWAp
pillars, WGs, DPs,
Private
Sector