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4.3.1.4 Conclusions and Recommendations
This committee’s main contribution has been its regional and international workshops on transport
and trade facilitation, enhancing communication, cooperation and understanding between all
stakeholders in the transport and trade sector at a regional level.
By adopting well-established TTF procedures, and through the cooperation of both public and
private stakeholders, obstacles in such areas as customs and transport can be removed, thus
boosting the competitiveness of local business, increasing the inflow of foreign investment into the
country, and facilitating its integration into the global economy.
As a result, all actors—government, private business, and consumers—benefit equally:
For the government, TTF means more effective and efficient use of resources and enhanced revenue
collection. In addition, it enhances the effectiveness of control methods, providing better protection
against smuggling, fraud, and threats to national security. Likewise, businesses’ compliance with
trading regulations is improved. A safer and better regulated trading environment encourages
foreign investments and augments economic development.
In order to follow up on issues, an agenda must be set to resolve problems according to a timetable
and define goals to be achieved. Furthermore, any achievements (if they exist) on the specific issues
discussed above should be included. Follow-up should come from the Executive Secretariat.
For targeted trainings, some specific points should be taken into account:
a) Courses should be held according to the needs of the members of the Technical
Secretariat.
b) Courses should have a practical approach, based on real problems, as opposed to a
theoretical approach.
c) Course level should be identified according to the group’s qualifications, for example,
basic, intermediate, and advanced.
d) Courses should be designed for people who work (shorter, practical, and focusing on a
specific problem).
e) Specific courses should be designed based on stakeholders’ suggestions.
BOX 5. National Committee for Trade and Transport Facilitation of Jordan
The National Committee for Trade and Transport Facilitation (NCTTF) was established by a
Council of Ministers Decision N° 3966, adopted on 18 February 2003; and the Technical
Committee for Trade and Transport Facilitation (TCTTF) was established by a Council of
Ministers Decision N° 1365, adopted on 13 September 2005.
The National Committee meets on a bimonthly basis or as necessary upon invitation sent by
the Chairman of the National Committee for Transport and Trade Facilitation, in order to
make recommendations and provide proposals.