Review of Developments Related to Customs Cooperation in the GMS
| 0900-0930 |
Overview of Developments in the GMS Program: Implications on Customs Cooperation and the Tasks of the Customs Facilitation Workshop
Mr. Toru Tatara
Head, GMS Unit
Programs Department West, Division 3
Asian Development Bank
Mr. Florian Alburo
Trade and customs Consultant (RETA 5713)
Programs Department West, Division 3
Asian Development Bank
Discussion
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| 0930-1000 |
Progress of ASEAN Initiatives on Customs Cooperation
Ms. Niken Wardhani
Technical Officer
Bureau of Trade, Industry and Services
ASEAN Secretariat
Discussion
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| 1000-1015 |
Coffee/Tea Break |
| 1015-1130 |
Customs cooperation initiatives among the GMS countries
GMS Countries
Discussion |
| Session III |
Cross-Border Customs Facilitation |
| 1130-1200 |
The Experience with the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT)
Mrs. Chawewan Kongcharoenkitikul
Director of Human Resources Development Division
The Customs Department of Thailand
Discussion |
| 1200-1330 |
Lunch |
| Session IV |
Customs Cooperation in the East West Economic Corridor: Issues, Challenges and Opportunities
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| 1330-1400 |
East West Economic Corridor Pre-Investment Study: Final Report on Trade and Investment
Mr. Myo Thant
Senior Regional Economic Cooperation Economist
GMS Unit, Programs Department West, Division 3
Asian Development Bank
Discussion |
| Session V |
Agreement on the Facilitation of Cross-Border Movement of Goods and People in the GMS: Draft Annexes and Protocols
|
| 1400-1430 |
Status of Implementation of the Trilateral Agreement: Draft Annexes related to Customs
Mr. Kristiaan Bernauw
Consultant: RETA 5850
Asian Development Bank
Discussion |
| 1430-1445 |
Coffee/Tea Break
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| Session VI |
Proposed Framework for Customs Cooperation in the GMS: Options, Issues, and Next Steps
Mr. Florian Alburo
Trade and customs Consultant (RETA 5713)
Programs Department West, Division 3
Asian Development Bank
Discussion
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| 1700 |
Depart for Samila Beach, Songkhla
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| 1900 |
Dinner at Samila Beach hosted by the Director General of the Customs Department
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