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6.1.4 Institutional framework
Organization and characteristics
In Jordan, the scope of TTF related organizations and plans all focus on the national level . However, by
nature, the transport corridors have an international character, which is reflected in the regional
approach.
The key players in the governance of transport corridors and TTF in Jordan are the National Committee
for Trade and Transport Facilitation (NCTTF), chaired by the Ministry of Transport (MoT), and closely
cooperating with the Executive Secretariat for Trade and Transport Facilitation (ESTTF) and the
Technical Committee for Trade and Transport Facilitation (TCTTF). A short description on these
governance bodies is provided below.
National Committee for Trade and Transport Facilitation (NCTTF)
The NCTTF was established in accordance with UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia
(ESCWA) guidelines on regional trade. The committee is entrusted with carrying out its mandate by
making recommendations and proposals, which will simplify procedures, organize logistics, facilitate
administrative reform and law, reduce time and costs of operations and reinforce security. The
committee aims to not only increase the level of trade between Jordan and the rest of the world but
also encourage the spread of TTF policies and procedures to all countries in the region 44.
Technical Committee for Trade and Transport Facilitation (TCTTF)
The TCTTF was formed two years after the NCTTF, in 2005. Members of this committee represent a
wider spectrumof stakeholders from the private and public sectors: transport authorities, government
ministries, transport users and suppliers, Jordanian chambers of commerce, chambers of industry,
international transport operations, port authorities and transport terminal operators. The TCTTF
reports to the National Committee on issues raised and obstacles faced by different sectors, both public
and private, relating to the TTF so that proper action can be taken45.
Executive Secretariat for Trade and Transport Facilitation (ESTTF)
In 2011, the Ministry of Transport established the ESTTF to support the work of the national and
technical committees by conducting research to collect data, organizing and reporting on meetings of
the two committees, as well as assisting in the implementation of their decisions and resolutions46.
In addition to the above-mentioned governance bodies a broad range of stakeholders is involved,
which can be categorised as ministries, private sector and departments and commissions. These three
groups are presented i
Table 6.1 Stakeholders in TTF in Jordan
Ministries Private sector Departments / Commissions
 Ministry of Transport (MoT);
 Ministry of Public Works and
Housing (MPWH);
 Ministry of Planning and
International Cooperation
(MoPIC);
 Ministry of Agriculture
(MoA);
 Nafith Company for Logistics
Services;
 Association of Clearing
Agents;
 Syndicate of Jordanian Truck
Owners;
 Chambers of Commerce;
 Chambers of Industry;
 Land Transport Regulatory
Commission;
 Public Security Directorate\
Borders & Residence
Department;
 Aqaba Development
Corporation;
 Aqaba Port Corporation;
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