Inception Workshop: Joint Programme on Private Sector Development along EWEC

Bangkok16.11.2010

Christian Ksoll, 16 Nov 2010

Inception Workshop:Joint Programme on Private Sector

Development along EWEC

Steering Committee – Key Points


DiscussionMore trade and transport facilitation is needed

CBTALinking and expand economic corridors National and provincial policies need to be aligned

StakeholdersDefine stakeholders (users vs. people located

along the corridor)Potentially increase the circle of

stakeholders, e.g. IFI, banks, local governments etc.

Coordination and cooperation within the projects but align to other corridor projects

ADB – Key Points


Project: Strengthening local CCI along the EWEC to Trade, Investment and Value Chains (USD 600.000)

Presentation Outputs will be a

training program related to trade & investment promotionAction plans: integration of SMEs & the establishment of

cross-border production clustersDissemination of value-chain related informationTrade forum

Crucial for success: Active participation of all stakeholders

Programs must be complimentary and use synergies

UNESCAP – Key Points


Project: Business for Development: Capacity Building of SMEs in the GMS for their effective penetration into regional and global markets (USD 440.000)

PresentationCase studyEstablishment of the Mekong GVC Working GroupOrganization of a subregional workshop to inaugurate a

working groupSectors are still to be determinedDevelopment of sector plans, subregional work program &

implementationDiscussion

The establishment of clusters could be further explored - reap benefits from comparative advantage

Domestic value chainsInclusion of other stakeholders such as regional governmentsGreater focus on action rather than theories

Mekong Institute – Key Points


Project: Enhancing Provincial and Local CCI Capacities in Trade and Investment Facilitation along the EWEC (USD 600.000)

PresentationThe project is based on a needs assessment study of CCI and

Business associations conducted along EWEC. Most important needs are:Increase the knowledge and information in terms of trade and

investment promotionImprove language skillsEnhance the financial situation

DiscussionLocal capacity building vs. focus on a tool, e.g. a database,

etc. Service industry should be included, e.g. tourism, health

care, etc. Keep the focus on certain sectorsEnsure sustainability

Summary


Total budget of all 3 projects: USD 1.64 millionThere are already various meetings Greater focus is needed on businessCommonalities

Implementation of all 3 programs is done together – cooperation and coordination will be through steering committee

DifferencesMI focues on institutional capacity building with directly

providing training to CCI and business associations

To discuss further


Strengthening local CCI along the EWEC to Trade, Investment and Value Chains

Business for Development: Capacity Building of SMEs in the GMS for their effective penetration into regional and global markets

Enhancing Provincial and Local CCI Capacities in Trade and Investment Facilitation along the EWEC

What is the way forward???

Inception Workshop: Joint Programme on Private Sector Development along EWEC

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