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Single Window for International Trade
Tom ButterlyChief, Global Trade Solutions
United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
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Agenda
Single Window Fundamentals
Standards Available from UN/CEFACT
Key issues in Implementing a Single Window
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Agenda
Single Window Fundamentals
Standards Available from UN/CEFACT
Key issues in Implementing a Single Window
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Single Window Definition
UN/CEFACT Recommendation 33
“A facility that allows parties involved in trade and transport to lodge standardised information and documents with a single entry point to fulfil all import, export and transit related regulatory requirements.
If information is electronic, then individual data elements should only be submitted once.’
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Electronic
Agriculture
SingleWindow
TraderTransport
Customs
Health Dept
A 'Single Window' environment
Paper
Electronic
Agriculture
Paper
Trader
Customs
Health Dept
Transport
Current Situation for Government & Traders
FROM TO
Single Window Concept
Should be based on International Standards
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UN Recommendation 33 on Single Window
Recommends Governments to establish Single Window for Cross Border Trade
Defines features:
… one time submission
..of standardized information and documents
sharing of information amongst government agencies;
coordinated controls and inspections of the various governmental authorities;
Allow payment of duties and other charges;
Be a source of trade related government information.
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Single Window Facilities in many countries… some examples
Finland Germany Guatemala Hong Kong SAR (China) Mauritius Japan
Malaysia Senegal Singapore Sweden United States Ghana
http://www.unece.org/cefact/single_window/welcome.htm
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Diversity of SW models:
Adopting to specific national/regional conditions and requirements
Financing
By the State (Finland, Sweden, United States),
By the private sector (e.g. Guatemala, Germany)
Public-private partnership (e.g. Ghana, Mauritius, Senegal, Singapore)
The use of Single Window
Compulsory (Finland, Guatemala, Mauritius, Senegal)
Voluntary (Germany, Malaysia, Sweden, United States)
Services
Free on charge (Finland, Sweden, United States)
Paid based on various payment schemes (Guatemala, Germany, Malaysia,
Mauritius, Senegal, Singapore)
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A Single Window is ..
essentially a political / organizational / procedural concept –
it is not a technology system (only)!
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Why Implement a Single Window?
Reduce cost and time; increase predictabilitySimplify processes for tradeSimplify and automate data exchangeAdvance information and securityReduce corruptionIncrease competitiveness of the national economy
The New Trade Facilitation The New Trade Facilitation
implementation mechanismimplementation mechanism
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KEY FACTORS IN ESTABLISHING
A SUCCESSFUL SINGLE WINDOW
Political will Strong Lead Agency Partnership between Government and Trade Partnerships with Other Government Agencies Process analysis, simplification, harmonization
and standardization Clear Project Boundaries and Objectives (Clear Scope) Strep by Step Implementation (Pilots) Use of International Standards and Recommendations Managing the project and the Change Process
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Agenda
Single Window Fundamentals
Standards Available from UN/CEFACT
Key issues in Implementing a Single Window
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UN/CEFACT Single Window Specific Recommendations
UN/CEFACT Recommendation & Guidelines on Establishing a Single Window (Recommendation No 33)
Draft UN/CEFACT Recommendation 34 - Data Simplification & Standardization for International Trade
UN/CEFACT Recommendation 35 - Establishing a Legal Framework for an International Single Window
Currently preparing a Single Window Implementation Framework (SWIF)– change management issues
UN/CEFACT Repository of Single Window applications http://www.unece.org/cefact/single_window/welcome.htm
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Rec:19Mode of Transport
Rec:16UN/Locode
ISO Country CodeRec: 17Payment Terms
Rec:9Currency Code
Rec:20 Units of Measurement
Rec: 28Means of Transport
Commodity Code
Rec: 21Package Codes
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Paper Documentaligned to UN Layout Key
Electronic Document ExchangeXML or UN/EDIFACT
Electronic Edit Form
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><n:Invoice xmlns:n="urn:oasis:names:tc:ubl:Invoice:1.0:0.70" xsi:schemaLocation="urn:oasis:names:tc:ubl:Invoice:1.0:0.70UBL_Library_0p70_Invoice.xsd">
<cat:ID>token</cat:ID><cat:IssueDate>2003-02-14</cat:IssueDate><n:TaxPointDate>2003-02-14</n:TaxPointDate><cat:BuyerParty>
<cat:PartyName><cat:Name>Bills
Microdevices</cat:Name></cat:PartyName>
</cat:BuyerParty><cat:SellerParty>
<cat:ID/><cat:PartyName>
<cat:Name>Joes Office Supply</cat:Name>
</cat:SellerParty><cat:InvoiceLine>
<cat:ID>1</cat:ID><cat:InvoicedQuantity
unitCode="token">5</cat:InvoicedQuantity><cat:Item>
<cat:Description>Pencils, box #2 red</cat:Description>
</cat:Item></cat:InvoiceLine>
</n:Invoice>
Paper to Paperless
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Data Dictionaries and Data Exchange
Data Dictionaries
United Nations Trade Data Element Directory – UNTDED
UN/CEFACT Core Component Library – CCL
Electronic Data Exchange
Rec 25: Use of the UN/EDIFACT Standard
These are also ISO Standards
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The Core Components Library of UN/CEFACT
The foundation of the library is the definition of the formats and semantic content of data
Each “Core Component” captures and defines the details of a concrete concept used in business or administration (for example: address)
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Cross Border Data Exchange between Single Windows
Electronic
Agriculture
SingleWindow
TraderTransport
Customs
Health Dept
A 'Single Window' environment
Paper
Electronic
Agriculture
SingleWindow
TraderTransport
Customs
Health Dept
A 'Single Window' environment
Paper
Must be based on International Standards
Country ACountry A Country BCountry B
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Agenda
Single Window Fundamentals
Standards Available from UN/CEFACT
Key issues in Implementing a Single Window
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Implementation Plan
National Data Harmonization
Single WindowSingle Window
Business/Political Process - Collaboration Between Trader and Government (UN/CEFACT Rec. 4, Rec. 18) and between government agencies, UN/CEFACT International Supply Chain Reference model, Business Process Analysis Guide, Unified Modeling Methodology (UMM), GFP Audit Methodology
UN Layout Key, Master Document,
UNTDED, TF Toolkit and Forms Repository
UNTDED, Core Component Library, UN LOCODE and code lists, Rec 34, WCO Data Model
Recommendations 33, and 35
Document Simplification and Standardization
Step by Step ImplementationStep by Step ImplementationBased on International StandardsBased on International Standards
Process Analysis and Simplification
Single Window Implementation Framework (SWIF)
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Key SW Implementation Issues
A Single Window needs the support (political will) and participation (partnership) of all relevant agencies and private sector participants that participate in International trade
Single Window implementation is a 10+ year Project (decision making, funding planning, data modelling, Legal environment, service provider, business model, ..) – step by step ….
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SWeL: Single Window e-LogisticsMOC: Ministry of CommerceOGAs: Other government agenciesDOF: Department of FisheriesEDI: Electronic Data Interchange
MICT: Ministry of Information and Communication TechnologyTH eGIF: Thailand’s e-Government Interoperability FrameworkNSWx: National Single Window hub for information sharing and exchangeDLD: Department of Livestock DevelopmentPKI: Public Key Infrastructure
1998 2001 20021999 2000 2003 2006 20072004 2005 2009 20102008
Submission of declaration manually or
electronically via EDI
Paperless customs declaration and clearance (ebXML/XML/PKI)
Implementation Plan for Thailand’s SWeL approved by the Cabinet
Logistics development as one of the national agenda in Thailand’s
Competitiveness Strategy
Agreement to Establishand Implement ASEANSingle Window signed
Cabinet’s designation of Customs as agency to lead SWeL implementation and MICT to
manage the project and allocated budget
Cabinet’s allocation of 31 millionUSD for SWeL implementation
Business model study inclusive of analysis and simplification of business processes in export and import of strategic products
Analysis and simplification of business processes for cross-border movement of goods in 4 modes (road, rail, sea, air)
Data Harmonization Phase 1: transport documents
Data Harmonization Phase 2: permits, licenses, certificates, and their application forms from 21 OGAs
Data Harmonization Phase 3: documents required by OGAs and trade community including bank and insurance
Development of trade facilitation systems (ebXML/XML/PKI) in 12 OGAs
Development of Single Window Entry Prototype
Pilot information sharing and exchange between Customs and 6
OGAs
TH eGIF
Establishment of National Root
Certification Authority
Electronic application for Certificate of Origin and trade permit from MOC
Development of NSWx
Development of e-Port, e-Toll, e-Gate
Cross-border information sharing and exchange
Electronic application for certificate, permit, and license from DLD and DOF
Electronic Transaction Act
Electronic Transaction Act (Amendment)
Royal Decree on Regulatory Practices in
e-Government Implementation
Computer Crime Act
Single Window Development in Thailand
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Management and Steering of the Single Window Project
Develop a long term master plan (with political support) that provides the mandate and objectives for the SW project over the long term …
… with management and oversight of the project to a high Level Steering Board
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Implementation Framwork
Preliminary
BBusiness
Architecture
CInformation
SystemsArchitecture
DTechnologyArchitecture
FMigrationPlanning
HArchitecture
ChangeManagement
AArchitecture
Vision
EOpportunities
andSolutions
GImplementation
Governance
RequirementsManagement
“ Adopted from An Enterprise Architecture Development Methodology, TOGAF-9. ADM.
Policy integration
Interagency Collaboration
Project Planning
Business Process Analysis
Electronic documents
e-Legislation
Standards for Interoperability
Software development
Migration planning
Feedback and lessons learned
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Regional Single Window Initiatives
Regional Single Window initiatives, such asASEAN
APEC
Asia Pacific
European Commission
Latin America
Key to regional initiatives is International Standards
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Data exchange between Single Widows
Source: Indonesia National Single Window, INSW, http://www.unescap.org/tid/projects/tfforum10_bs1_noor.pdf
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Concluding Comments
Single Window is a key delivery mechanism for implementing trade facilitation and eBusiness concepts – the new TF implementation model!
SW Model should be based on local needs and step by step implementation - plan
Requires strong partnerships within government and between government and the private sector
International Standards are the basis for interoperability and scalability
UNECE standards and recommendations are available to support implementation
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Follow-up
All UNECE and UN/CEFACT Recommendations, codes, standards and publications are available for free on our website at:
www.unece.org/tradewww.unece.org/cefact/
E-mail: [email protected]
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Thank you for your attention!
Questions?