ASEAN Single Window for Regional Integration

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1 ASEAN Single Window for Regional Integration Somnuk Keretho Institute for IT Innovation Kasetsart University, Thailand Conférence Internationale sur les Guichets Uniques: «Guichet unique virtuel du commerce extérieur : L'exigence d'une collaboration inclusive» SWC2016 1

2 In this presentation ASEAN Single Window for Trade Facilitation and Regional Integration Evolution and Roadmap of ASW Challenges ASEAN = Association of 10 Southeast Asian Nations Lessons Learned 2

3 ASEAN Single Window Concept ASEAN Single Window (AWS) a key initiative towards the regional integration called ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) AWS - defined as a secured environment where National Single Windows (NSWs) of ASEAN Member States (AMS) integrate and operate The goal of ASW to facilitate and expedite trade with efficient cross-border information exchange among the Member States 3

4 Key Milestones of ASW 2016-beyond 2003 Inception of ASW 2004 Inter-agency Task Force 2005 ASW Agreement to Establish and Implement the ASW 2006 Protocol to Establish and Implement the ASW 2007 ASW SC, TWG, LWG 2010 Detailed Roadmap of ASW established ASW Infrastructure Pilot ( ) 2015 Protocol on Legal Framework To Implement The ASW signed Pilot Project of cross border data exchange of Seven Member States (ATIGA Form D, ACCD) Business Awareness & Adoption Other Planned Components implemented 4

5 Connectivity between NSWs 5

6 ASW for Cross-Border Information Exchange Cross-border information exchange for Seamless cargo movement across border for goods in transit Pre-arrival cargo clearance Risk Management/Compliance Types of Information Exchange G2G - Transit information, Physical Inspection at Export, Preferential CO B2G - Export license/permit B2B - Transport Documents (Bill of Lading, Sea Waybill, Air Waybill), Cargo Manifest (House/Master), Commercial Documents (Commercial Invoice, Packing List) 6

7 Status of ASW The ASW architecture design for the pilot project adopts a distributed gateway model, whereby a regionally developed gateway application is hosted by each AMS The architecture has helped address the main concern on confidentiality of trade data through a central server and single point of failure at the central server Seven ASEAN Member States have successfully tested the ASW architecture in terms of connectivity for the electronic exchange of intra-asean ATIGA Form D and ASEAN Customs Declaration Document (ACDD) data Establishment of a regional Legal Framework Protocol to govern the legal aspects of ASW live implementation is completed 7

8 Challenges National champion Coordination among participating parties (among Government agencies, between government and private sectors) Business process reengineering needs to be carried out at the national level to synchronize with the cross-border processes ASEAN s decision making based on consensus and compromise solutions takes time Functional integration of NSW with ASW Information systems vary greatly in terms of architectures, mix of messaging enablers, and differences in business mandates of participating entities (government, trade, service providers) at the national level. 8

9 Challenges (cont.) Planning and preparation costs could be high and financial constraints remain an issue (e.g. implementation of the ASW Pilot is very much dependent on external funding) Operating and maintaining the ASW at the regional level will require sustainable source of revenue, a budget to manage expenditures, and agreed location(s) to house staff and the Regional Services server, etc. (What is the best fit business model?) Cross-border information exchange in the regional domain may be dependent on national business process; and Effective regional Legal Framework needs to be in place. 9

10 Lessons Learned A clear vision Ambitious but feasible (Having big picture but start small ) Common understanding must be ensured on terminology used for decision making Capacity building for technical officials and awareness program for decision makers is very important and useful Focus on regional activities and assist in national activities Challenges & Lessons Learned compiled by Marianne Wong, former Chair, ASEAN SW Technical WG. 10

11 Lessons Learned (cont.) Business model and governance for sustainability should be identified as early as possible once implementation approach is decided. The ASEAN Secretariat has played a critical role in coordinating the work of ASW working groups and steering committee. Intellectual leadership is important to provide fresh ideas and learn from others experiences. Engagement in inter-sessional discussion is crucial to meet deadline (dedication and commitment). 11

12 Thank you Somnuk Keretho Institute for IT Innovation Kasetsart University, Thailand 12

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