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Progress Update on Trade SWAp, TDSP and EIF

16th Sub-Steering Committee

• n Trade Development

and Trade Related Investment

MoC, 07 Mar 2014, 9:00am

Progress Update on Trade SWAp, TDSP and EIF

16th Sub-Steering Committee

• n Trade Development

and Trade Related Investment

MoC, 07 Mar 2014

By CHHIENG Pich, Director, DICO National Project Director, TDSP Director, EIF-NIU

Contents

• Trade SWAp update
• TDSP Program Status

 Finance  Procurement  Implementation

• EIF Program Status

 EIF Tier 1  EIF Tier 2

The 3rd Cambodia’s DTIS 2014-2018 was

• fficially launched and presided over by

SAMDECH PRIME MINISTER HUN SEN, PEACE PALACE, 18 Feb 2014

Official launch of CTIS 2014-2018 & Trade SWAp Roadmap

• First CTIS was validated by the Gov’t in 2001; and Second CTIS in

2007.

• The third generation, CTIS 2014-2018, was officially launched on

Feb 18, 2014 presided over by Samdech Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of Kingdom of Cambodia. Dr. Ratanakar Adhikari, EIF Executive Director, was also in attendant.

• The event was attended by around 400 participants from Gov’t

members, Diplomatic Corps, DPs, NGOs, Media, Academia, and Private Sector.

CTIS 2014-2018 & Trade SWAp Roadmap: Four Key Findings

• 1. Continued robust export growth will be key to creating jobs and

absorbing the large cohort of youths entering the labor market;

• 2. Trade competitiveness is critical for continued export expansion

and diversification. Preferential market access to EU very

• important. Trade integration within Asia (AEC and RCEP) will play

a growing role;

• 3. Bridging skill shortages and skill gaps is critical to continued

export development, growth of better jobs with better income, and a positive human development impact;

• 4. Trade SWAp can be improved for stronger mobilization and

coordination of Technical Assistance. Private Sector must play a greater role in addressing trade development challenges with

• Government. Public-Private Partnership should be encouraged.

CTIS 2014-2018 and Pillars

Pillar 2: ten key export value chains:  Milled Rice (CEDEP I)  High Value Silk (CEDEP I)  Cassava (CEDEP II)  Marine Fisheries (CEDEP II)  Tourism (CEDEP II)  Rubber  Processed Food  Light Manufacturing Assembly and SEZs  Garment  Footwear Pillar 1: six cross-cutting issues at the core of Cambodia trade competitiveness:  Changing Pattern of Trade and Market Access  Trade Facilitation  Transport Logistics  Sanitary and Phyto- sanitary Measures and Technical Standards  Investment Environment for Exports  Intellectual Property Rights Pillar 3: address four main areas:  Bridging the Skill Gap in Export Sectors  Trade Mainstreaming  Monitoring and Mobilizing Aid for Trade  Enhancing Private Sector Participation in Aid for Trade

Replace old roadmap Much more simple and easy to use Translated into RESULTS

TRADE SWAP ROADMAP UPDATE 2013 - 2018

New Development Impacts/Goals

• Five goals
• 20 outcomes

Indicative Actions

• Short term 2016
• Medium term

2018 NSDP 2014-2018

• Respond to the

3rd Rectangular Strategy

• Promote

economic growth.

Trade SWAp’s Roadmap 2014-2018

Progress Report on Trade Development Support Program (TDSP) Implementation

• 1. 14 months extension (Until 31 Mar 2015)
• 2. Additional total fund of $5,800,000
• BETF: $2,700,000
• RETF: $3,100,000
• 3. $3.1m to be spent in the next 14 months and earmarked for:
• Trade Training and Research Institute (TTRI): $500,000
• CO automation & Service Portal:

$550,000

• Business Registration:

$350,000

• SPS (Sanitary and Phyto-Sanitary):

$200,000

• Implementation support and M&E:

$1,500,000

• Grand Total:

$3,100,000

• 500,000

1,000,000 1,500,000 2,000,000 2,500,000 3,000,000 3,500,000 4,000,000 4,500,000 5,000,000

2010 2011 2012 2013

1,990,401 4,866,055 3,265,869 2,626,523 615,558 1,672,098 2,763,781 2,087,655

Budget Actual 85%

TDSP Budget Actual Implementation in 2010/2011/2012/2013

31% 33% 5.1% of total Grant 19.4% of total Grant 80% 22.4% of total grant 16.9% of total grant

• 500

1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000

2010 2011 2012 2013 814 2,551 1,741 1,884 8 99 92 233 236 1,001 723 106 930 1,212 710 404

Trade Policy Formulation & Implementation Performance Monitoring Institutional & Human Capacity Implementation Support to TDSP/EIF

TDSP Budget 2011/2012/2013, (in thousands)

$1,990,401 $4,866,055 $3,265,869 $2,626,523

$7,245,900 $4,852,530 $251,570 Commitments: 39.3% Disbursement: 58.7% $4,852,530

TDSP Funds – Status of Existing Grant

(as of 31 Dec 2013)

Available fund: 2%

• Total Existing Grant Agreement: $12.35m
• Additional Grant is $ 3.1m
• Roughly $8.8m to spend in the next 14 months

• Benchmark by end of 31 January 2014 in 1st Quarter 2014: $7,500,000
• Actual – total contract value of the signed contracts
• Projection – including contracts under progress

No Type of Contract Actual Achievement (USD) Total % against benchmark ($7.5M)

1 Goods 3,088,492.48 8,670,082.27

115.60 %

2 Consultant Services 5,581,589.79

No Type of Contract Expected Achievement (USD) Total % against benchmark ($7.5M)

1 Goods 3,173,297.48 9,758,649.27

130.11 %

2 Consultant Services 6,585,351.79

TDSP Procurement Progress

as of 31 Jan 2014

*** In order to meet our target, (1) procurement must be carefully implemented, (2) PCR must meet regularly, (3) workplan must be well executed.

Summary of Projects

1. Completed Projects: 5 - Top Ten Products (TPD); Development of Trade Curriculum (RSA); Value Chain Information Unit (TPD); Export and SME Training (TPD); Capacity Building for DTSI (DTSI/MoC) 2. Projects Completed But Not Yet Officially Closed: 3 -Awareness Program

• n Customs; Enhancing IP Teaching and Training; Customs Valuation

System) 3. Projects Being Implemented: 15 - Strengthening MoC Core Functions (DOP/MOC); Rule of Origin (DMUL/MOC); Drafting of E-Commerce Law (DLAD/MOC); Developing a Stronger National System for IP (SNCIPR/MOC); MOC ICT Master Plan (GDIT/MOC); Reviewing of Commercial Laws (DNLC/MOC); Capacity Enhancement Program (GDCE/MEF); ASYCUDA World (GDCE/MEF); Strengthening the Capacity

• f ISC (ISC/MIME); Development of Standards for Rice (ISC/MIME);

Implementation Agencies Capacity Building (RSA/CoM); Raising Awareness on Law on Investment (CIB/CDC); Better Quality and Safety of Fish (FIA/MAFF); Support to G-PSF (CCC)

Brief Achievement of TDSP

• E-Commerce Law: the draft law is being translated by MoC for further review.
• C/O Automation: announcement for IT firm is being made. Closing date is March 20,

2014.

• Trade Information Website: Term of Reference for IT firm is being drafted by experts.
• Business Registration and SPS Automation: WB’s Experts have completed the

process-mapping with DBR and MAFF. Project document and specification will be developed immediately.

• Support to G-PSF: TDSP supported WGs members in preparing for the 17th G-PSF.

Many Issues raised by the 10 WGs were positively responded.

• Trade Training and Research Institute: project implementation unit will be created

under a new department.

Progress Report on the EIF Programme Implementation

EIF Tier 1 DATA

• Initial proposal was submitted in 2009 – 2014;
• Start date: February 3, 2010
• End date: August 31st 2015;
• Total program cost: US$1,493,900
• Government in-kind contribution: US$200,700
• Project duration: 5 years.
• MIEs: DICO/MoC

EIF Tier 1 Progress

• Organized Expansion and Export Diversification

Workshop for MoC officials (DoP);

• Supported to the organization of IC and SSC meetings;
• 2013 Narrative Annual Report Tier 1;
• Published CTIS 2014-2018 Executive Summary in both

Khmer and English;

• Supported to the official launch of CTIS 2014-2018;
• Supported to the official launch of CEDEP II; and
• Worked with the 9th Joint Supervision Mission of ES &

TFM successfully.

EIF Tier 2 DATA

CEDEP I: Rice, Silk, M&E

• Initial proposal for a period of 3 years

(2012-2015);

• Start date: Oct 1, 2012
• End date: May 2016
• EIF Fund: US$2,407,714
• Govt. in-kind contribution: US$198,870
• Private Sector: US$448,000
• IFC & ITC contributions: US$337,875
• Total programme cost: US$3,392,459
• MIEs: ITC (Silk), IFC (Rice), DICO/MoC

(M&E)

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EIF Tier 2 CEDEP I (1)

CEDEP I: Rice, Silk, M&E since 15th SSC

MILLED Rice component (Promote Rice for Export):

• Organized Program Steering Committee of the MIH-EU-IFC’s

“Program for the development of SMEs in Agro Industry Sector in Cambodia,” held 28 Jan. 2014’;

• Organized the “Cambodia: World’s Best Rice Cuisine” on January

23rd 2014 at Topaz Rest for foreign Ambassadors to promote Cambodian rice.

• Conducted first phase of Rice Market Study & Disseminated to

Cambodian Rice Producers and Exporters.

• Preparing to attend THAIFEX May 2014.

EIF Tier 2 CEDEP I (2)

CEDEP I: Rice, Silk, M&E since 15th SSC

High Value Silk Component:

• Drafted Royal Decree and Sub-decree to establish Cambodian

National Silk Board;

• Organized Silk exporters to participate at Ambiente Trade Fair

in Germany, February 2014;

• 40 representatives - 31 women - from 22 companies learned

how to improve product design and development according to market demand;

• Brand images developed for 9 companies;
• 4 Cambodian silk companies developed 7 new product

collections;

• Silk yarn sourcing by meeting with Vietnamese Silk Exporters;
• Organized 3rd Silk Component Steering Committee.

EIF Tier 2 DATA

CEDEP II: Fisheries, Cassava, Tourism, M&E

• Officially Launched 20 Feb 2014
• Start date: Jan 2014
• End date: Jan 2017
• EIF Funding sough: US$3,283,589
• Total program cost: US$6,382,944
• MIEs: UNDP (Cassava), UNIDO

(Fisheries), Shift360 (RACA), DICO/MoC (M&E).

EIF Program Q2

• Publishing CTIS main report;
• Share roadmaps with stakeholders;
• Mid term evaluation of CEDEP 1;
• Upgrade M&E component of CEDEP 1 & 2;
• Dissemination of CEDEP in provinces;
• Enhance SSC functioning (to be confirmed);
• Support training of MOC officials;
• Formulation of CEDEP 3; and
• Formulation of concept note for post CTIS studies.

Thank you

CEDEP II Budget

Budget from EIF Tier 2 Year 1: $1,204,499 Year 2: $1,039,545 Year 3: $1,039,545

Components Request from EIF Tier 2 Government contribution Private Sector contribution In-Kind Contribution from MIEs Contribution from other Donors Total Program Cost Cassava $997,026 $40,885 $128,000 $137,574 na $1,303,485 Marine Fisheries Products $988,953 $71,000 $188,000 $55,989 na $1,303,942 RACA $950,000 $144,000 $270,767 $140,400 $1,900,000 $3,405,167 Evaluation Function + Core Teams $347,610 na na $22,740 na $370,350 Total $3,283,589 $255,885 $586,767 $356,703 $1,900,000 $6,382,944

Other DPs Contribution to be confirmed)