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Use of ICT for Facilitation

Visit the toipc to read moreOur featured topic focuses on the use of information and communication technology (ICT) in facilitation, primarily as it relates to transport and trade logistics (TTL). Customs automation, pre-arrival clearance, risk analysis, the electronic submission of documents, electronic single windows and the processing of electronic transactions are just few examples of ICT-enabled facilitation measures in TTL. Various international organizations have played important roles in this area.

On 20-25 April, through its Accra Conference in Ghana, member States have agreed on the Accra Accord and Declaration, which map the path of work UNCTAD must follow for the next four years. The Accord highlights information and communication technology (ICT) and transport and trade logistics (TTL) as part of the issues to be focused on by UNCTAD.

Links: The use of ICT in facilitation, UNCTAD's publications and meetings covering issues of ICT and TTL

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Transport results website

This site presents many of the outputs of the Transport Results Initiative. It is intended for use by those working in or with the sector with a requirement to measure the performance or impact of transport at any level.

Trade facilitation in ASEAN member countries : measuring progress and assessing priorities

This paper reviews recent progress and indicators of trade facilitation in member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. The findings show that import and export costs vary considerably in the member countries, from very low to moderately high levels.

The Cost of Paper in the Supply Chain: “Project Hermes” Perishable Foods Sector Research Report

SITPRO has just published startling research into the cost of paper documents in the perishable foods supply chain. The ‘Project Hermes’ report finds that current documentary systems cost the perishables supply chain more than £1 billion annually.

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