Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation

The Alliance, through the Center for International Private Enterprise, received recognition from the ICCAFA Indigenous Customs Clearing and Forwarding Agents as an ‘Exceptional Partner.’ The  recognition underscores the value of our trade facilitation project in Malawi, focused on professionalising customs brokers. We are honoured to have had the Minister of Trade, the Honourable Sostain Alfred Gwengwe, present the award to our Trade Team Project Coordinator, Alex Chisonga. 🏆 Stay tuned for more updates from Malawi. 🇲🇼 #TradeFacilitation #GlobalTrade #CapacityBuilding #Malawi #PublicPrivatePartnerships

The supply chain of medical healthcare products in developing countries faces significant challenges and delays that can prevent critical goods from reaching those in need. 💊 To combat these issues, the Alliance has joined forces with UNICEF, UNICEF Supply to streamline and expedite the movement of essential medical supplies across borders. After successfully fast-tracking the import of critical healthcare supplies in Mozambique, we are scaling up our projects to 10 more priority countries. 🌏

Exciting news from the Trade Facilitation Committee meeting! The Alliance led a session focused on leveraging trade reform to build a circular economy. 🔄 We're diving into how trade facilitation can help ensure the efficient movement of waste from where it is generated to where it can be safely recycled or disposed of. By developing digital solutions and sharing best practices, we aim to foster innovative solutions that keep resources in use and minimise waste. Have a glance at the snapshots 📷 #TradeFacilitation #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #GlobalTrade #Innovation

A milestone in the implementation of the Regional Mutual Recognition Arrangement of the Americas From October 22-25, 2024, representatives from the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) teams of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Paraguay, Peru, Dominican Republic, and Uruguay gathered in Buenos Aires to advance the MRA implementation project. With the support of the Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation, we reviewed progress, shared best practices, and identified ways to simplify and enhance MRA implementation across borders. Thanks to our exceptional hosts from Argentina’s customs team and to the Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation team for coordinating this effort. As the Instituto Procomex team, together with Alessandra Monteiro, César García Vázquez, Antonella Lanfranconi Bobbio and myself, we had the privilege of moderating this workshop. Through our shared efforts, we achieved innovative outcomes that drive meaningful progress in trade facilitation across Latin America and the Caribbean. #TradeFacilitation #AEO #RegionalIntegration #GlobalAlliance #Procomex

Alliance Director, @Philippe Isler, presented the Alliance at a recent Trade Facilitation Committee meeting session, explaining our mission and the role we play in enhancing trade facilitation globally. 🌐 He shared key insights into our initiatives and impacts, highlighting our commitment to breaking down trade barriers and promoting sustainable practices. Take a look at the images! 👇 #TradeFacilitation #GlobalTrade #Innovation

Great opportunity to address the World Trade Organization Trade Facilitation Committee today and share an operational update of the work of the Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation ✅ 46 projects in 33 countries ✅ USD 15 mio of private sector in- kind contribution ✅ USD 142 Mio savings to national economies in developing countries USAID Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada Sida World Economic Forum International Chamber of Commerce Center for International Private Enterprise Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) #tradefacilitation #tfa

📢 Yesterday was an exciting first day at the Trade Facilitation Committee meeting - the Alliance is thrilled to be part of the conversation! We're diving into key discussions on enhancing trade efficiency and public-private collaboration to remove barriers for businesses worldwide. 🌍 Check out some highlights from the reception where participants are networking and exchanging ideas on innovative trade solutions! 🤝 #TradeFacilitation #GlobalTrade #PublicPrivatePartnerships #Innovation 

Now Live! 🚨 We’re excited to share that our Lessons Learned paper on the role of public-private partnerships in National Trade Facilitation Committees (NTFCs) is officially out. Find it on our website ➡️https://lnkd.in/epTytjQZ

Exciting knowledge exchange on ePhyto in Colombia! 🇨🇴 We brought together 30 public and private sector stakeholders to discuss the future of digital phytosanitary certification. 💬 Organised by the Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation in collaboration with ICC COLOMBIA, the event featured insights from experts at United States Council for International Business (USCIB), ICC United Kingdom, and UNCITRAL: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law. 📍 Held at the Cámara de Comercio de Bogotá, this meeting emphasised the importance of international cooperation and public-private partnership for advancing trade facilitation and improving agricultural trade. #ePhyto #TradeFacilitation #DigitalTransformation #PublicPrivatePartnerships #Colombia 

Blog Alert! 🚨We're excited to share our latest blog post, originally published by the World Economic Forum, discussing how National Trade Facilitation Committees (NTFCs) and the private sector are key players in addressing today’s trade challenges. As the WEF pointed out, "Global trade was hit by pandemic-era #supplychain snarl-ups, and now businesses are tackling delays and #risingcosts due to recent #geopolitical issues and #environmental disruption." In this blog, Alliance director Philippe Isler delves into the critical role NTFCs play in overcoming these hurdles and supporting countries in boosting #globaltrade through public-private partnership. Read the full blog post on our website 📖 https://lnkd.in/eRTizmjq