Regional : Establishing the Asian International Economists Network
The TA will establish an open-ended, internet-based network of international economic policy experts which, through targeted outputs, aims to strengthen institutional capacity on trade policy across the region. Key activities include: (i) creation of a platform for network interaction and development of a database and online tools for trade policy analysis: (ii) training programs on new trade issues; (iii) conferences on new trade issues; (iv) informal policy dialogues and roundtable discussions; (v) a research associates program on new trade issues; and (vi) policy-oriented research. The impact of the TA will be stronger national and regional trade policies and cooperation of trade ministries, policymakers, and trade experts in Asia.
Project Details
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Project Officer
Hu, Xinglan
Economic Research and Regional Cooperation Department
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Country/Economy
Regional -
Modality
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Sector
- Industry and trade
| Project Name | Establishing the Asian International Economists Network | ||||
| Project Number | 45118-001 | ||||
| Country / Economy | Regional |
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| Project Status | Closed | ||||
| Project Type / Modality of Assistance | Technical Assistance |
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| Strategic Agendas | Inclusive economic growth Regional integration |
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| Drivers of Change | Governance and capacity development |
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| Sector / Subsector | Industry and trade / Industry and trade sector development - Trade and services |
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| Gender | No gender elements | ||||
| Description | The TA will establish an open-ended, internet-based network of international economic policy experts which, through targeted outputs, aims to strengthen institutional capacity on trade policy across the region. Key activities include: (i) creation of a platform for network interaction and development of a database and online tools for trade policy analysis: (ii) training programs on new trade issues; (iii) conferences on new trade issues; (iv) informal policy dialogues and roundtable discussions; (v) a research associates program on new trade issues; and (vi) policy-oriented research. The impact of the TA will be stronger national and regional trade policies and cooperation of trade ministries, policymakers, and trade experts in Asia. | ||||
| Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | Trade patterns are in a state of flux in the rapidly evolving post-global financial crisis world and, amid stalled Doha Round trade talks, there is a rapid spread of free trade agreements (FTA) and a momentum for large intra- and interregional FTA proposals. Despite strong political signals from world leaders to conclude the Doha Round, and the resumption of negotiations early this year, it seems unclear whether economies will overcome disagreement over liberalization of agriculture and non-agricultural market access in the near future. Moreover, with protectionist sentiments and momentum for regionalism, countries are seeking liberalization through bilateral and regional trade agreements. Accordingly, however, regional trade negotiations are becoming more complex as they increasingly deal with matters that go beyond traditional tariff and nontariff barriers. Meanwhile, trade policy capacity varies across the region, with notable gaps in low-income developing economies. There is a need to increase the capacity of the region's trade officials and think tanks to analyze implications and formulate competitiveness-enhancing trade policies. | ||||
| Impact | The intended impact of the TA is strengthened national and regional trade policies and cooperation of trade ministries, policy makers, and trade experts in Asia. | ||||
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| Description of Outcome | The envisioned outcome is enhanced trade policy capacity among Asian International Economists Network (AIEN) members to deal with issues in "2nd generation" FTA negotiations through analysis, negotiations, policy formulation, and information dissemination. |
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| Description of Project Outputs | The TA will have 6 major components: (i) creation of a virtual web-based platform for network interaction and development of a database and online tools for trade policy analysis; (ii) training programs on new trade issues; (iii) conferences on new trade issues; (iv) informal policy dialogues and roundtable discussions among trade ministers, ADB Management, and trade experts; (v) research associates program at ADB/ADBI on new trade issues; and (vi) policy-oriented research. |
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| Geographical Location | Regional |
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| Consulting Services | The TA will require a full-time Project Manager with expertise in international law or economics (international or national, 30 person-months); a Researcher with expertise in economics, international relations, or law (national, 30 person-months); a trade economist/macroeconomist (international, 4 person-months intermittent); a web developer (national, 3 person-months); and research associates with expertise on economics or international law (international or national, 36 person-months intermittent). |
| Procurement | Recruitment of Project Manager, Researcher, and Research Associates is expected to commence in April 2011. |
| Responsible ADB Officer | Hu, Xinglan |
| Responsible ADB Department | Economic Research and Regional Cooperation Department |
| Responsible ADB Division | ERCI |
| Executing Agencies |
Asian Development Bank Ganeshan Wignaraja 6 ADB Avenue, Mandaluyong City 1550, Philippines |
| Timetable | |
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| Concept Clearance | 28 Feb 2011 |
| Fact Finding | 11 Mar 2011 to 25 Mar 2011 |
| MRM | - |
| Approval | 13 Jun 2011 |
| Last Review Mission | - |
| Last PDS Update | 08 Apr 2011 |
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| Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
| Original | Revised | Actual | |||
| 13 Jun 2011 | - | 13 Jun 2011 | 30 Jun 2014 | 30 Sep 2014 | 31 Jan 2015 |
| Financing Plan/TA Utilization | Cumulative Disbursements | |||||||
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| ADB | Cofinancing | Counterpart | Total | Date | Amount | |||
| Gov | Beneficiaries | Project Sponsor | Others | |||||
| 1,100,000.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1,100,000.00 | 17 Jun 2022 | 812,599.82 |
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| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Establishing the Asian International Economists Network: Technical Assistance Completion Report | TA Completion Reports | Mar 2015 |
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