Regional integration - The importance of setting realistic targets

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1 Regional integration - The importance of setting realistic targets

2 Discussion Objectives The trend towards Optimized Trade Facilitation Networks The problem with over-ambitious regional integration plans The importance of a realistic implementation scope Intrasoft s suggestion on a staged approach The significance of implementing open-standards solutions to enable cross-border connectivity 2

3 The new trend towards optimized networks Transition Paper Based Computerized systems Modernized Trade Facilitation systems New path Optimized Trade Facilitation Networks Dying and emerging hardware platforms New operating systems Current Projects Aging equipment New licensing policies Evolving IT experts knowledge Changing maintenance agreements New software vendors Obsolete Technologies Dying programming languages 3

4 Systems Modernization patterns in Asia we have observed: a rapidly evolving vertical (national needs driven) modernization, with largely different pace from country to country Extremely slow horizontal (regional level) integration and modernization But Trade facilitation requires much more than just vertical modernization Trade is by nature a global activity that involves multiple countries in most transactions / movements This can only occur by effective and efficient regional integration 4

5 From Simple Targeting an achievable integration level Risk of being too weak of an integration to promote the true value of cross border communication Risk of being too ambitious: a frequent failure factor due to inadequate support To Advanced There is no answer that applies to all regions. The integration level targeted should be based on realistic expectations based on the regions infrastructure and sensitivities. 5

6 Some practical suggestions Instead of planning extremely ambitious integration scenarios, countries and donors should focus on: What needs to be done Why and By When Endless and costly capacity building projects should give their place to a smart mix of smaller and well targeted (consulting and implementation) integration projects. Trade will benefit a lot more from quick wins as opposed to a perfect integration scenario in the far future Regional Integration scenarios should enable and promote early bilateral or multilateral collaboration of individual countries to be used as pilots for broader participation 6

7 A suggested Roadmap for Trade Facilitation systems Common architectural principles Common data model National Single Window to National Single Window communication enablement Step A - Shared Standards & Architecture Step B - Shared Solution Components Solution components centrally developed but locally engaged Strict Data model compliance Promote data exchange protocols and information sharing based on the common data model Core services centrally developed and hosted Strict architectural compliance (SOA based) Minimization of local deviation from common processes Step C - Shared Services 7

8 The significance of open standards In the meantime Countries will continue to develop their backend and Trader support systems The risk of national systems being implemented in a way that does not promote future integration is high The remedy Encourage and fund system implementations that practice open standards and do not lock countries to proprietary software or platforms Focus on projects that can help countries present a simple and unified interface to the trade world, hiding their internal diversity in non uniform systems and processes. Single Window implementations are a good example. Promote solutions that are open to multiple technology platforms 8

9 From Simple Intrasoft s strategy At the lower end of quick wins "our Single Window solution targets cross-agency country-wide integration through a platform that can assist in future country to country information exchange At the high end of advanced integration our e-customs Framework compliant solutions for Customs backend systems provide a solid base for full scale modernization and regional collaboration through compliance with open standards To Advanced Intrasoft has developed a solution strategy that addresses the needs of the full range of regional integration goals. 9

10 From Simple Intrasoft s strategy Intrasoft s Single Window solution is an SOA approach that supports most popular standards and can be used both as a starting point pilot solution, but also extended to a full scale one stop shop for the Trade activities of a country Intrasoft s e-customs Framework is an advanced toolset and solutions collection based on SOA principles that helps you build innovative, future-proof Customs & Trade solutions Capture the current and future Systems Architecture Address the customer/market needs and be trend resistant Lay the grounds for the integration with existing systems in the national and regional domains. To Advanced 10

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13 Resources Flexibility and diversity to adapt to new challenges HUMAN RESOURCES professionals, 17 different nationalities, 15 languages, 20 % postgraduates ORGANISATION & STRUCTURE Light and flexible management structure with distributed decision making capacity and emphasis on objective delivery and professional development GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE INTRACOM GROUP Our presence in Belgium, Greece, Luxembourg, and Romania enables us to serve most of Europe countries Member of a strong technological group with presence in Europe, Middle East, Asia, Africa and the Americas 13

14 Technology, Quality, Environmental and Information Security Management Streamlined delivery of services via discreet processes ensuring measurable outcome: Implementation of n-tier systems based on RUP Implementing, extending and customising ERP (enterprise software) packages based on ASAP ITIL-based delivery of IT Managed Services Training and knowledge transfer with set objectives CERTIFIED AGAINST ISO 9001:2008 for Quality Management, ISO :2005 for IT Service Management, ISO 15038:2006 for Translation Services, ISO 14001:2004 for Environmental Management and CMMI level 2 appraised for S/W Development EU Security clearance for Luxembourg Currently investing on implementing an IT Information Security Management System compliant with ISO 27001:2005 Vendor neutrality - strong relationships with market leaders -> implement the technologies that are most suitable to clients needs Continuous investment in Innovation, Research and Development Reputation for strong project management and on-time/onbudget deliveries Various risk sharing models for guaranteed performance 14

15 Major Projects OPOCE/CORDIS (>40M) R&D information service EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT (>100M) Software development framework DG TAXUD/CUST-DEV (>20M) Computerisation of Transit procedures in Europe DIGIT/ITSS (>40M) Full support of the entire IT infrastructure of the EC (SLA-based) DIGIT/ESP-DIMA (20M) Software development framework for the EC DIGIT/NIS (>30M) Full support of the entire network infrastructure of the EC (SLA-based) OPOCE/EU BOOKSHOP (2 M) The EU library ECB/MONETARY APPLICATIONS (2 M) EURO applications (ENSD, BI, TOP) INTRUM Justitia (2 M) Applications Development DG TAXUD/EMCS-DEV (12M) Computerisation of excise procedures in europe DG EAC/SYMETRY (8M) Management of the european knowledge society programme EMEA FRAMEWORK (>20M) Software applications in the area of medicines approval DG RTD/ESP-FP7 (>50M) Software development framework for the RTD DGs DG ENTR/IRC-CU & IRE-CU (6.5M) Innovation relay centres DG RTD/EPSS (5M) Electronic proposals submission system OPOCE/EUDOR (>10M) Archive of OJ series INNOVATION TRANSFER IN EGYPT(7M) Supporting SMEs 15