Establishing Well Functioning National Trade Facilitation Bodies (NTFBs)
In the OIC Member States
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 Seventh, some factors evolve over time according to stakeholders’ needs. This evolution is
gradual, and different phases are passed through in order to achieve the main goal of
establishing a sustainable NTFB. The three main phases are: establishing an NTFB, making
this NTFB work properly, and achieving its sustainability.
 Eighth, the challenge for OIC member states is to understand which phase they are in with
regard to establishing a functioning NTFB, and to take the organizational and institutional
steps suggested in this study for achieving this ultimate goal.
Last but not least, the analysis contained in this study is enriched by reference to relevant data and
figures. Conclusions, practical recommendations, and policy options are derived for member states
with a view to establishing properly functioning NTFBs or improving the efficiency of existing NTFBs.