📋 Tender Overview
Scope :
The knowledge and support technical assistance (ta) will support the implementation of sustainable and digital trade facilitation measures in the dmcs through research and capacity building. this will be done by collaborating with the united nations escap for the conduct of the aptffs, and by complementing trade facilitation initiatives in other adb departments through studies and capacity building activities. the ta will contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the subregional programs such as the carec, gms, and sasec, and the memorandum of understanding between adb and escap, in relation to trade facilitation and climate change concerns. it will, likewise, support the operational plan for regional cooperation and integration, 2019-2024 which aims for expanded global and regional trade and investment opportunities through trade facilitation knowledge work.
The implementation of trade facilitation measures in asia and the pacific increased from 64% in 2021 to 67% in 2023. however, subregional implementation rates vary, for example, central asia at 74%, south asia at 65%, and the pacific at 42%. despite the overall upward trend, the implementation of measures for cross-border paperless trade and inclusive trade are still lagging behind, with cross-border paperless trade measures standing at only 42%. furthermore, low implementation rates are observed in trade facilitation for smes (42%), female-owned firms (41%), and trade finance facilitation (29%).
meanwhile, the role of trade facilitation is evolving, driven by the challenges posed by covid-19, geopolitical tensions which revealed the vulnerabilities of global linkages and economic fragmentation. the emphasis on digitalization, inclusiveness, and environmental sustainability is redefining the globalization agenda. the impact of trade on climate change is becoming increasingly critical, with emissions from production and exports in the region rising by 150% and 250%, respectively, from 1995 to 2018. this underscores a substantial opportunity for targeted decarbonization efforts in trade.
trade facilitation measures have a significant role in reinforcing both resilience and sustainability in global value chains. enhanced customs procedures and better cross-border information flow increase transparency, helping in the identification and mitigation of logistical bottlenecks. these measures also support sustainable sourcing and improve the sustainability and resilience of supply chains.
the implementation of trade facilitation measures in asia and the pacific increased from 64% in 2021 to 67% in 2023. however, subregional implementation rates vary, for example, central asia at 74%, south asia at 65%, and the pacific at 42%. despite the overall upward trend, the implementation of measures for cross-border paperless trade and inclusive trade are still lagging behind, with cross-border paperless trade measures standing at only 42%. furthermore, low implementation rates are obse
