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The document discusses UNECE's UNNExT program which aims to facilitate implementation of single window and paperless trade systems. UNNExT provides capacity building, tools, guides, knowledge sharing and advisory services to support countries. It helps national policymakers and trade experts make informed decisions on single window systems by linking them with technical experts. UNNExT also develops guides on business process analysis and document harmonization. It delivers training programs on these topics as well as data modeling to help countries standardize electronic trade documents and data exchange.

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Unece Capacity Building Programme and Tools: Unnext: Networking For Efficiency in Cross Border Trade

The document discusses UNECE's UNNExT program which aims to facilitate implementation of single window and paperless trade systems. UNNExT provides capacity building, tools, guides, knowledge sharing and advisory services to support countries. It helps national policymakers and trade experts make informed decisions on single window systems by linking them with technical experts. UNNExT also develops guides on business process analysis and document harmonization. It delivers training programs on these topics as well as data modeling to help countries standardize electronic trade documents and data exchange.

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UNECE Capacity Building Programme and

Tools
UNNExT: Networking for Efficiency in Cross
Border Trade

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www.unescap.org/unnext

http://www.unescap.org/unnext/
United Nations Network of Experts for paperless Trade (UNNext)

an ongoing community of knowledge and practice to facilitate the
implementation of single window and paperless trade in Central Asia
and the Asia-Pacific region


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SW Implementation Support
National policy makers need a platform that can link
them with the technical experts to be able to
make better-informed decisions

SW managers and experts need a platform that can
provide access to:
Technical knowledge and expertise
Capacity building and support

Both: Need for regional and global exchange on SW
technology, concepts and policies



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UNNExt Structure
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Capacity
Building
Regional
Advisory
Service
Tools and Guides
Development
Knowledge
Sharing
Research
&
Analysis
UNNExT Activities
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Tools &
Guides
Development
Capacity
Building
Knowledge
Sharing
Regional
Advisory
Service
Research
& Analysis
Business Process Analysis (BPA) Guide for Simplification
of Trade Procedures (published Dec. 2009)
Document Harmonization Guide for Single Window (2010)
National Workshops on Single Window and BPA, Mongolia
(Sep. - Dec.09)
Workshop on BPA for Central Asian Countries (July 2010)
UNNExT Brief Series
Regional Meeting of central Asian countries in
Kuala Lumpur (Oct 2010)
Asia Pacific Trade Facilitation Forum
Mongolia Single Window Master Plan Peer Review (Oct. 2010)
Nepal: Towards Single Window Environment (2011)
Iran Single Window implementation (2011)
Regional Study on Improving Trade Procedures
(Using BPA Guide)
Single Window Implementation framework (EU ITAIDE)
UNNExT Activities (cont)
Digital Documents
Data Model
Documentation
simplification
Business Process
Analysis and
Simplification
Define documents
for electronic
interchange
Analyse, simplify and
standardize paper
documents
Understand
Business
Processes

UNNEXT stepwise approach to
electronic documents for Single
Window
Objectives

Define information
the SW will process
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Source: Inova, Thailand
Business processes: Import by Sea
Enter seaport
Report cargo
manifest
Unload cargo
Arrange for
pick-up
Vessel Agent
Clear goods
through customs
Handle cargo
at terminal
Port Operator
Marine Department
Terminal Operator
Haulage/Truck
Complete customs
requirements
Pilots Station
Customs
Importer
or Representative
Other Government
Agencies
Business Processes
Actor
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*Case Study: Exportation of Frozen Shrimp
UNNExT Training for Business Process Analysis
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and Simplification
UNNExT Document Simplification Training
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Data Harmonization delivers the data elements
used in cross border data exchange
Request form for
Permit for the export
of rice
Request Form for
Rice Quality
Certificate
Standardized
Data Set of 4
documents

(70 Data
Elements)
Standardization and
Data Harmonization
24 Data
Elements
63 Data
Elements
Permit for the export
of rice
Rice Quality
Certificate
30 Data
Elements
38 Data
Elements
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Source: KU-INOVA, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand
UNNExT Data Model Training
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UNNExT Data Model Training
A country uses 200 300
different documents for cross
border trade
Data Harmonization to
develop..
.. a data model that contains
all data structures
Each document is a subset of
this data model
WCO Data Model 3.0:
international standard data
model
WCO Data Model is based
on UN/CEFACT Standards
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Data Model to organise Cross Border Data Exchange
UNNExT: Capacity Building for Single Window
Project Manaegment
Policy Vision
[APEC, Thailand] 5% Trade transaction cost reduction by 2010
[APEC, Thailand] 25% Better, Faster and Cheaper in Trading Across Border Index* by 2015
Reality
Complicated Trade Procedures
There are a lot of obstacles
to be solved.
Laws and Regulations
Many Document Requirements
Inadequacy in Technology Infrastructure
Many Stakeholders
Conflict of Interest
Compliance
Governance
Many different ICT systems
People and Business
In-Readiness
Difficulty in trade
data exchange
Barriers in
Interoperability
Regional Connectivity
Connectivity within
the country
* Referring to World Banks Index (www.doingbusiness.org)
System Development
Change Management
SWeL: Single Window e-Logistics
MOC: Ministry of Commerce
OGAs: Other government agencies
DOF: Department of Fisheries
EDI: Electronic Data Interchange
MICT: Ministry of Information and Communication Technology
TH eGIF: Thailands e-Government Interoperability Framework
NSWx: National Single Window hub for information sharing and exchange
DLD: Department of Livestock Development
PKI: Public Key Infrastructure
1998 2001 2002 1999 2000 2003 2006 2007 2004 2005
2009 2010 2008
Submission of
declaration
manually or
electronically
via EDI
Paperless customs declaration and
clearance (ebXML/XML/PKI)
Implementation Plan for Thailands
SWeL approved by the Cabinet
Logistics development as one of the
national agenda in Thailands
Competitiveness Strategy
Agreement to Establish
and Implement ASEAN
Single Window signed
Cabinets designation of Customs as agency
to lead SWeL implementation and MICT to
manage the project and allocated budget
Cabinets allocation of 31 million
USD 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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UNNExT: Capacity Building for Single Window
Implementation
Supporting Governments to
Define SW vision and objectives
Obtain support of key
stakeholders
Develop High Level Project Plan
Technical competence for
decision makers:
Business Process Analysis
Document Alignment
Data Harmonization and Data Model
Regional Integration
Manage the SW project




Preliminary
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Business
Architecture
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Information
Systems
Architecture
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Technology
Architecture
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Migration
Planning
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Architecture
Change
Management
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Architecture
Vision

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Opportunities
and
Solutions
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Implementation
Governance
Requirements
Management
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Single Window: Networking across Borders
www.unescap.org/unnext

http://www.unescap.org/unnext/


www.unescap.org/unnext


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