DAY I: October 5th, 2015 | |
8h00 | Registration |
9h00 | Welcome and Introduction
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10h30 - 11h30 | VIP EXHIBITION TOUR- PRESS CONFERENCE-COFFEE BREAK Opening exhibition by the Minister |
SESSION 1 |
STATE OF THE WTO TF AGREEMENT IMPLEMENTATION IN AFRICA Chairperson: Mr. Dominique Njinkeu (World Bank Group) |
11h30 - 13h30 | In the run up to Bali Trade facilitation Agreements, many African countries are looking to implement efficiently the agreements. In this session, experts and participants will explore the level of implementation and will think about on how to running concretly this processus. Panelists:
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13h30 - 14h00 | Open Discussion |
14h00 - 15h00 | Lunch break |
SESSION 2 |
SINGLE WINDOW IN TRADE FACILITATION Chairperson: Markus Pikart (UNECE) |
15h00 - 15h30 | This session will enable to share the best practices and learn from other countries that have already successfully implemented a National Single Window aligned with Bali Requirement. Single windows coverage in: Africa: Jalal Benhayoun, Director General Portnet, Vice-Chair (AAEC); 10mns Asia : Mr. Sangwon LIM, Economic Affairs Officer, Trade Facilitation Unit, Trade and Investment Division (UNESCAP); 10 mns Europe: Mr. Pascal Ollivier, Chairman of Research Committee (IPCSA);10 mns |
15h30 - 16h00 | Open Discussion |
16h00 - 16h30 | Results of the peer review assessment (AAEC)
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16h30 - 16h45 | Coffe break |
16h45 - 17h45 | Presentation of AAEC Members (BEST PRACTICES)
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17h45 - 18h00 | Open Discussion |
18h00 | End of Day I proceedings |
DAY II: October 6th, 2015 | ||||
SESSION 3 |
HOW COULD SW PLAY A ROLE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TFA AND CONTRIBUTES TO THE EFFECTIVE REGIONAL INTEGRATION? Chairperson: Mr. Roy Santana, Counselor at the Market Access Division, World Trade Organization (WTO) |
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9h00 - 9h30 | Regional context of trade in Africa: Panelists:
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9h30 - 10h30 | Concrete Regional projects and achievements: Panelists: RECs (20mns), IRU (20mns), JASTPRO (20mns) |
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10h30 - 11h00 | Open Discussion | |||
11h00 - 11h30 | Coffe break | |||
SESSION 4 |
WHAT REGIONAL AND SUB-REGIONAL ARRANGEMENTS COULD BE TAKEN TO ENSURE THAT TF MEASURES REINFORCE ONGOING EFFORTS TO INTEGRATE THE CONTINENTAL MARKET? Chairperson: Mr. Ibrahima Nour Eddine DIAGNE, President (AAEC) |
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11h30-12h30 | Panelists:
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12h30 - 13h00 | Open Discussion | |||
13h00 - 14h30 | Lunch break | |||
SESSION 5 |
BUILDING A GLOBAL TF ENVIRONMENT (Breakout sessions) Chairperson: Mr. Dominique Njinkeu: World Bank Group |
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14h00 - 16h00 |
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16h00 - 16h30 | Coffe break | |||
16h30 - 17h00 | Breakout sessions restitution | |||
17h00 | End of Day II proceedings | |||
19h00 - 21h30 | Gala Dinner |
DAY III: October 7th, 2015 | |
SESSION 6 |
SINGLE WINDOWS: FINANCING & SUSTAINABILITY Chairperson: David Luke, Coordinator ATPC (UNECA) |
9h00-10h00 | Panelists: Single Windows CEO’s
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10h00 - 10h30 | Open Discussion |
10h30 - 10h45 | Coffe break |
SESSION 7 |
BUILDING THE FUTURE OF SINGLE WINDOW Chairperson: Ibrahima Nour Eddine DIAGNE, Chairman (AAEC) |
10h45 - 11h45 | Round 1: Technical Assistance views
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11h45 - 12h00 | Open Discussion |
12h00 - 13h30 | Lunch break |
13h30 - 14h30 | Conference Recommandations |
14h30 - 15h00 | Closing Minister of Transport |
15h00 - 18h00 | 12th AACE Executive Committee Meeting |