Establishing Well Functioning National Trade Facilitation Bodies (NTFBs)
In the OIC Member States
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4.3. OIC Member States with NTFBs and/or Similar Coordination Mechanisms
That Are Functioning Properly
4.3.1. Case study from the Arab group: Jordan
4.3.1.1 Introduction
In Jordan, a National Committee for Trade and Transport Facilitation, a partnership of members from
both the private and public sectors, was officially created in 2003 to tackle the challenges to
international trade operations, specifically to enhance dialogue and develop a more supportive
environment in the areas of trade, transport and logistics, agreements and treaties, as well as border
management.
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 not only to increase the level of trade between Jordan and the rest of the world
but also to encourage the spread of TTF policies and procedures to all countries in the region.
4.3.1.2 Description
The National Committee for Trade and Transport Facilitation (NCTTF) was established as a legal
entity by the Council of Ministers Decision N°3966, adopted on 18 February 2003; the Technical
Committee for Trade and Transport Facilitation (TCTTF) was established by the Council of Ministers
Decision N° 1365, adopted on 13 September 2005.
The TCTTF was formed by the Jordanian government to bring together all concerned stakeholders in
the private and public sectors in order to address the problems and obstacles encountered by the
trade and transport sectors. It aims to improve exporters’ competitiveness and attract foreign
investments to encourage economic growth.
The Jordan NCTTF has constant participation from the private sector through its participants in the
National Committee: the Chairman of Jordan Chamber of Industry, and the Chairman of the Jordan
Chamber of Commerce. Participants in the technical committee include: Aqaba Container Terminal
(ACT), Jordan Shipping Association, Jordan Chamber of Industry, Jordan Chamber of Commerce,
Forwarders Association Owners Syndicate, Trade Union of Jordanian Truck Owners, Jordan Logistics
Shipping Agents Association, Jordan Exporters Association, and Nafith Logistics Services. This
participation has been graded as “satisfactory” by the committee.
 Nafith Logistics Services: Provides innovative web-based software solutions and services for
industry and government users in the transportation and logistics sector. It creates applications
that deliver measurable results for clients, stakeholders, and business partners. NAFITH has
designed and implemented the largest transportation sector e-government solution in the Middle
East.
 Association of Clearing Agents