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Identified constraintProposed ActionPriority /timeframeResponsibleAgencySource offinancingMonitoring IndicatorsfinanceprojectsSkills shortagesVocational training to strengthen skills related tothe production, processing and transport ofhorticultural products, including pestmanagement and SPS compliance2012-2014 Chamber ofCommerce/professionalassociationsIndividualdonors?__X_ participants (farmers, traders, associations) tobenefit from training programsAccess to business development servicesUnorganized (agricultural)associationsOrganize and professionalize producers 2012-2014 Ministry ofAgriculture/Chamber ofCommerceIndividualdonors?_X__ professional associations in place by the end of2013All professional associations receive training onprovision of extension services and businessdevelopment services by the end of 2014___% of farmers have access to extension services,business development services (through theassociations) by the end of 2013III. Incentive framework for trade and investmentLegal reform related to tradeand investmentReview Investment code and prepare applicationtexts for enacted codesReview other codes and sectoral laws/regulations(for example, coffee, tourism) related to tradeand investmentPush for continuation of Doing Business reformsrelated to trade and investment2012-2014 Ministry ofTrade,Ministry ofJustice, APIIFC, WBPSDFinal Investment Code applied by end of 2013and alldocuments posted on API’s websiteAll other legislative instruments related to trade andinvestment updated and implemented by end of 2014Implementation of on-going reforms such ascompliance with annual targets for improvements inthe Doing Business indicators is monitoredPublic-private dialogueWork toward a climate of trust and mutualrespect between public administrations and theprivate sectorPromote effective dialogue on trade betweenpublic and private actors2012-2014 2 nd VicePresidency,Ministries ofTrade,Finance andJustice,OBR, API,PPDplatformChamber ofCommerceIFC, WBPSDRules clarified through the posting of all relevanttexts on accessible and well-organized web sites bymid 2013;All procedures launched on the basis of offensesallegedly committed years before the OBR’s creationare dropped;Trade and investment issues are included andaddressed in the public-private dialogue mechanismVAT loopholes closed by the end of 2012External trade policyenvironmentCoordinate regulatory reforms and liberalizationcommitments in multilateral and regionalagreements (as part of Tripartite)2012/2013 Ministry ofTrade,MEAC /sectorministriesWB, EUConsistency of existing commitments evaluated byend of 2012Necessary amendments implemented by end of 2013Regular consultations are conducted in the context ofregulatory review mechanisms on current and future14 / 153
Identified constraintProposed ActionPriority /timeframeResponsibleAgencySource offinancingMonitoring IndicatorsElaborate Regional Integration StrategycommitmentsRegional Integration Strategy in place by end of 2013IV. Mainstreaming trade and capacity buildingTrade policy coordination,including DTIS implementationMake institutional arrangements to ensureparticipation of all relevant ministries, regulators,associations and agencies in trade policydecisionsImprove trade data, including on informal tradeflows.Broad DTIS update dissemination2012-2013 2 nd Vice-Presidency,Ministry ofTrade,MEAC/sector ministries,Chamber ofCommerce,API/Statistical officeMinistry ofTradeWBAll donorsEach ministry, regulator agency, private sectorinstitution has one expert/representative in theregulatory review bodies (for both goods andservices)Regular training for selected experts is conducted(based on concrete needs assessment undertaken byeach institution) by the end of 2012Trade policy objectives included in major nationalstrategiesEffective mechanism for DTIS implementation inplace by end of 2012 and regular monitoring oftargets undertakenExport promotion anddiversificationDetailed export promotion planEstablishment of export promotion serviceswithin the APIElectronic and phone based market informationsystems for smallholdersPrograms to raise awareness about standards inforeign markets (for example, SPS)Initiatives to raise awareness about marketingstrategies in specialty coffee, horticulture andtourism2013/2014 Ministry ofTrade, APIEIFExport promotion plan developed by end of 2013 andimplemented by end of 2014Effective provision of export promotion servicesElectronic info system in place by end of 2013Training on standards and marketing strategies etc inresponse to specific demandCapacity buildingStrengthening regulatory and supervisorycapacityImprove collection of Trade Statistics (officialand informal)2012-2014 BRB/SectorRegulatorsStatisticalofficeWB, TradeMark EastAfricaRegular training as part of FSAP, KnowledgeplatformsRegular training and exchange of information withEAC and other statistical agencies start in 2012Develop work plan for improvements of tradestatistics by mid 201315 / 153
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CHAPTER 4 - Non-tariff Measures: Th
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Kigoma and Bujumbura lake ports. Th
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In its Strategic Plan 2011-2015, th
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increase reliability would therefor
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8. RecommendationsThe foregoing sho
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Cooperation at the regional level a
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cultural and social sustainability
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ICG. 2012. Burundi: A Deepening Cor
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World Bank. 2010c. Reform and Regio
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