Chapter 1

1. What is the purpose of the course on International Trade Facilitation, and how can it
benefit students of international business?
2. What are some of the trade facilitation indicators discussed in the document, and how do
they impact developing countries' trade flows and trade costs?
3. What are some of the challenges associated with implementing trade facilitation
measures, and how can they be simplified and streamlined?
4. What is the WTO Agreement on trade facilitation, and how does it relate to the course on
International Trade Facilitation?
5. What are some of the reference materials recommended for further reading on trade
facilitation, and where can they be found?

Chapter 2
1. What are the key provisions of the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) and how do they
simplify international trade procedures?
2. How do advance rulings, appeal procedures, and measures to enhance impartiality,
non-discrimination, and transparency contribute to trade facilitation?
3. How do the disciplines on fees and charges imposed on importation and exportation
promote fair and transparent trade practices?
4. What formalities, documentation requirements, and freedom of transit measures are
addressed in the Trade Facilitation Agreement?
5. How does the Trade Facilitation Agreement contribute to the use of international
standards, single window systems, and pre-shipment inspections to facilitate trade and
enhance efficiency?

Chapter 3
1. What is the purpose of the Agreement on Trade Facilitation and how does it aim to
improve the efficiency of international trade?
2. What are the key principles and mandates outlined in the Doha Ministerial Declaration
related to trade facilitation, and how do they inform the provisions of the Agreement?
3. How does the Agreement on Trade Facilitation address the needs and concerns of
developing and least-developed countries, and what specific measures are included to
support their participation in international trade?
 4. What are the specific requirements for Members to publish information and make it
easily accessible under Article 1 of the Agreement, and how do these provisions promote
transparency and predictability in international trade?
5. How does the Agreement on Trade Facilitation address the use of pre-shipment
inspections, and what are the implications of these provisions for trade facilitation and
customs compliance?

Chapter 4
1. What is the purpose of the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement and what are its key
provisions?
2. How does the WTO promote capacity building and technical assistance for developing
countries in the area of trade facilitation?
3. What are the requirements for the composition of the Expert Group in customs
cooperation and trade facilitation?
4. What are the limitations on the information that a requested Member must provide in
response to a request for information in customs cooperation?
5. How can Members ensure the protection and confidentiality of information exchanged in
the context of customs cooperation and trade facilitation?

Chapter 5
1. What are the common themes that should be prioritized in improving trade facilitation
performance along the BRI corridors?
2. How can greater coordination between agencies, the private sector, and BRI economies
along corridors be achieved to implement key trade facilitation reforms?
3. What are the four recommendations for addressing the trade facilitation challenges
faced by BRI economies, as outlined in the document?
4. Why is regulatory transparency important for improving trade facilitation performance,
and what steps can be taken to enhance it along the BRI corridors?
5. In what ways can corridor-by-corridor diagnostics of trade facilitation constraints and the
development of reform action plans contribute to maximizing the impact of the Belt and
Road Initiative?

Chapter 6
1. What are the key provisions outlined in Article IV of the WTO Agreement related to
cinematograph films?
2. Which volume in the WTO Agreements Series covers the topic of government
procurement?
3. What is the purpose of The Results of the Uruguay Round of Multilateral Trade
Negotiations: The Legal Texts, and how many agreements does it include?
4. According to Article VIII of the WTO Agreement, what limitations are imposed on fees
and charges connected with importation and exportation?
 5. What are the restrictions imposed by the WTO Agreement regarding internal quantitative
regulations relating to the mixture, processing, or use of products in specified amounts or
proportions?

Chapter 7
1. What are the main challenges faced by developing countries in implementing Single
Window systems for trade facilitation, and what strategies are recommended to address
these challenges?
2. How does the implementation of a Single Window system contribute to reducing trade
costs and enhancing trade efficiency, as discussed in the document?
3. What are the key features and components of an effective Single Window system, and
how do these contribute to streamlining trade procedures and enhancing transparency?
4. In what ways does the document highlight the role of public-private partnerships in the
successful implementation of Single Window systems for trade facilitation, and what are
the key benefits of such collaborations?
5. What are the potential future developments and trends in Single Window systems for
trade facilitation, as outlined in the document, and how are these expected to impact
regional and global trade dynamics?

Chapter 8
1. How were the sixteen trade facilitation indicators constructed, and what are the policy
areas they cover?
2. What are the differences in the state of implementation of trade facilitation measures
across different groups of countries, and what areas have the largest gaps to fill?
3. What are the most significant trade facilitation measures that have the highest impact on
trade volumes, and what are some examples of how they can be implemented in
developing countries?
4. What are the challenges and opportunities for developing countries in implementing
trade facilitation measures, and what role can international organizations and donors
play in supporting them?
5. How do the findings and observations in this study contribute to the ongoing WTO
negotiation process on trade facilitation, and what implications do they have for
policymakers, implementing authorities, and donors involved in international trade?

Chapter 9
1. How does the WCO's new Strategic Plan aim to enhance communication and raise
awareness of the important work carried out by Customs globally?
2. What tools and features are provided on the WCO's platform to facilitate the
classification of commodities and prevent users from facing legal repercussions due to
the use of the wrong HS code?
 3. What are the key benefits of the CEN data visualization tool for Customs administrations,
and how has its implementation impacted member countries?
4. What additional documents and resources are made available to simplify the search for
information regarding valuation on the WCO's platform?
5. How does the WCO support research activities and ensure that they align with the
organization's core functions and focus areas, as well as the desirable futures of the
Environmental Scan?

Chapter 10
1. What is the role of UN/CEFACT in promoting trade facilitation and e-business, and what
are some of the key recommendations and standards it has developed for international
trade?
2. How does Recommendation 8 (UNIC) provide a unique reference number for each
international trade transaction, and what benefits does this offer over other references?
3. What are some of the legal issues related to national and cross-border exchange of trade
data required for Single Window operations, and how does Recommendation 35 help
countries address these issues?
4. How does Recommendation 14 seek to encourage the use of electronic data transfer in
international trade, and what are some of the benefits of eliminating the requirement for
paper documents?
5. What is the Single Window Repository, and how does it help countries implement Single
Windows as described in the UNECE Recommendation and Guidelines on Establishing a
Single Window?

Chapter 11
1. How does the ICC leverage its global network to influence advocacy work and contribute
to rule-setting in international trade and commerce?
2. What are the key focus areas of the OECD in shaping policies for a more inclusive and
sustainable future, and how does it collaborate with governments and international
organizations to achieve these goals?
3. What specific initiatives is the ICC undertaking to address 21st-century challenges and
promote a more inclusive and responsible capitalist model?
4. How do the ICC and OECD propose to address significant global challenges through
international cooperation, policy guidance, and practical tools and services?
5. In what specific ways does the ICC support multilateralism and advocate for a thriving
and unified digital ecosystem, and how does the OECD contribute to international policy
debates to improve economic outcomes and everyday lives?

Chapter 12
1. What are the four international trade agreements overseen by the WTO, and what are the
five important elements that should be included in an international trade contract?
 2. What are some of the challenges faced by Bangladesh in terms of trade facilitation, and
how has the USAID-funded Bangladesh Trade Facilitation Activity (BTFA) worked to
address these challenges?
3. How has the implementation of the National Single Window (NSW) system in Bangladesh
improved trade facilitation, and what are some of the key features of this system?
4. What are some of the key initiatives undertaken by International Business Initiatives (IBI)
to improve trade-related information and transparency in Bangladesh, and how have
these initiatives benefited the country's trade sector?
5. What are some of the tax incentives offered to businesses operating in certain sectors in
Bangladesh, and how do these incentives vary depending on the location of the
operation?

Chapter 13
1. What are the key provisions of the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement, and how do they
aim to enhance trade facilitation globally?
2. How has Bangladesh progressed in implementing the single window system for trade
facilitation, and what are the key initiatives undertaken in this regard?
3. What measures has Bangladesh taken to establish and maintain enquiry points for
addressing trade-related enquiries, and how has this impacted trade facilitation in the
country?
4. In what ways has Bangladesh improved the availability of information related to import,
export, and transit procedures through the use of technology and online platforms?
5. What are the challenges and opportunities associated with the implementation of test
procedures in Bangladesh, and how has the country addressed the need for second tests
and publication of accredited laboratories?