Trade Facilitation Agreement State of Play at the WTO

3 MAIN AREAS Receipt of Category A Notifications Receipt of Instruments of Acceptance of Protocol WTO TFA Facility

Category A Notifications received from Africa

Articles ARTICLE 5 - ENHANCE IMPARTIALITY, NON-DISCRIMINATION AND TRANSPARENCY Article 5.2 inform carrier of decision ARTICLE 9 - MOVEMENT OF GOODS UNDER CUSTOMS CONTROL ARTICLE 10 – IMPORT, EXPORT AND TRANSIT FORMALITIES 10.6 Use of Customs Broker 10.8 Rejected Goods 10.9 Temporary admission of goods inward and outward processing

Articles Least Notified ARTICLE 1 – PUBLICATION AND AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION Article 1.3 Enquiry Points ARTICLE 6 - DISCIPLINES ON FEES AND CHARGES IMPORTATION/EXPORTATION Article 6.1 General Disciplines ARTICLE 7 - RELEASE AND CLEARANCE OF GOODS Article 7.7 Authorized Operators ARTICLE 8 – BORDER AGENCY COOPERATION ARTICLE 10 – IMPORT, EXPORT AND TRANSIT FORMALITIES 10.1 Formalities and Document Requirements 10.4 Single Window

INSTRUMENT OF ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROTOCOL AMENDING THE MARRAKESH AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION Whereas the Protocol Amending the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization (“the Protocol”) was done at Geneva on 27 November 2014 (WT/L/940); And whereas, in accordance with its paragraph 4, the Protocol shall enter into force in accordance with Article X:3 of the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization; Now therefore, I, [name of signatory], [where applicable: head of state, head of government or minister of foreign affairs] of [Member], do hereby formally declare that [Member] accepts the aforementioned Protocol and undertakes faithfully to perform and carry out the stipulations therein contained. In witness whereof, I [name and title of signatory] have signed this Instrument of Acceptance, at [place] on this [day] of [month] in the year [year]. [Signature, title and seal] Model instrument of acceptance

INSTRUMENT D’ACCEPTATION DU PROTOCOLE PORTANT AMENDEMENT DE L’ACCORD DE MARRAKECH INSTITUANT L’ORGANISATION MONDIALE DU COMMERCE Considérant que le Protocole portant amendement de l’Accord de Marrakech instituant l’Organisation mondiale du commerce (le “Protocole”) a été fait à Genève le 27 novembre 2014 (WT/L/940), Considérant que, conformément au paragraphe 4 du Protocole, celui-ci entrera en vigueur conformément à l’article X:3 de l’Accord de Marrakech instituant l’Organisation mondiale du commerce, Je, [nom du signataire], [selon le cas: chef d’État, chef de gouvernement ou Ministre des affaires étrangères] de [Membre], déclare formellement que [Membre] accepte le Protocole susmentionné et entend sincèrement exécuter et mettre en œuvre les dispositions qui y figurent. En foi de quoi, [nom et titre du signataire] signe le présent instrument d’acceptation, à [lieu] ce [jour] [mois] [année]. [Signature, titre et sceau] Modèle d’instrument d’acceptationn

Acceptances Deposited so Far

Ensure developing and least-developed countries acquire capacity to take on commitments under the TFA Encourage coordination among assistance providers Complement existing efforts, enhance their effectiveness Provide flow of information between donors and recipients Where no other funds available, provide seed money or resources for implementation

WTO TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IMPLEMENTATION ASSISTANCE GRANTS IN ACTION

CURRENT WORK Updating website Information meetings Individual meetings with Members Meeting delegates ad hoc Developing operational guidelines for distribution of grants

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OVERVIEW OF STATE OF PLAY IN 3 MAIN AREAS Receipt of Category A Notifications Receipt of Instruments of Acceptance of Protocol WTO TFA Facility