Trade and Transport Facilitation Monitoring Mechanism in Bangladesh

Trade and Transport Facilitation Monitoring Mechanism in Bangladesh
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 153
Release: 2017-06-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9292578405

The establishment of a Trade and Transport Facilitation Monitoring Mechanism (TTFMM) is important for a country to take stock, identify bottlenecks, and prioritize recommendations for the implementation of trade facilitation measures. A baseline study is the first step to establish TTFMM. This report reviews trade and transport procedures in Bangladesh, highlights the importance of monitoring trade and transport facilitation, and lays a foundation for future studies and establishment of long-term, sustainable TTFMM. In light of the Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, and Nepal Motor Vehicle Agreement, the report presents both the challenges and enormous opportunities for enhancing efficiency along Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, and Nepal corridors.

Trade and Transport Facilitation Monitoring Mechanism in Bhutan

Trade and Transport Facilitation Monitoring Mechanism in Bhutan
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 159
Release: 2017-09-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 929257910X

The establishment of a Trade and Transport Facilitation Monitoring Mechanism (TTFMM) is important for a country to take stock, identify bottlenecks, and prioritize recommendations for the implementation of trade facilitation measures. A baseline study is the first step to establish TTFMM. This report reviews trade and transport procedures in Bangladesh, highlights the importance of monitoring trade and transport facilitation, and lays a foundation for future studies and establishment of long-term, sustainable TTFMM. In light of the Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, and Nepal Motor Vehicle Agreement, the report presents both the challenges and enormous opportunities for enhancing efficiency along Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, and Nepal corridors.

Trade and Transport Facilitation Monitoring Mechanism in Nepal

Trade and Transport Facilitation Monitoring Mechanism in Nepal
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 105
Release: 2017-12-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9292610430

The establishment of a Trade and Transport Facilitation Monitoring Mechanism (TTFMM) is important because it allows a country to take stock, identify bottlenecks, and prioritize recommendations for the implementation of trade facilitation measures. A baseline study is the first step to establish TTFMM. This report reviews trade and transport procedures in Nepal, highlights the importance of monitoring trade and transport facilitation, and lays a foundation for future studies and establishment of long-term, sustainable TTFMM. In light of the Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal (BBIN) Motor Vehicles Agreement, the report presents both the challenges and enormous opportunities for enhancing efficiency along the BBIN corridors.

Integrated Approach to Trade and Transport Facilitation

Integrated Approach to Trade and Transport Facilitation
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 124
Release: 2022-12-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9292699822

To promote smoother flows of goods across borders while reducing trade costs, this report explores an integrated approach to facilitating trade and transport across Asia and the Pacific, for better engagement in value chains. The report examines the current state of trade and transport facilitation, analyzes gaps in the available guidance, and provides strategic recommendations. It includes a framework for the assessment of trade readiness at national and subnational levels and illustrates its implementation through case studies of Cambodia and Thailand. The report aims to help governments boost the region's recovery from COVID-19 disruption by making cross-border trading and transport arrangements more efficient and more sustainable, inclusive, and equitable.

Trade Facilitation and Better Connectivity for an Inclusive Asia and Pacific

Trade Facilitation and Better Connectivity for an Inclusive Asia and Pacific
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2017-09-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9292579347

Trade facilitation increases trade flows, lowers trade cost, and ultimately contributes to sustainable and inclusive growth. This publication, jointly prepared by the Asian Development Bank and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, reviews the state of play of trade facilitation and paperless trade in Asia and the Pacific. It investigates the evolution of trade costs in the region, examines trade facilitation and paperless trade implementation, and highlights the key initiatives and efforts in Central Asia, the Greater Mekong Subregion, South Asia, and the Pacific. It includes impact assessments of trade facilitation implementation and corridor performance on reducing trade costs and increasing trade.