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The Almaty Programme of Action outlines a new global framework for enhancing cooperation in transit transport for landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) and transit developing countries (TDCs). Aimed at improving access to sea transport, reducing trade costs, and implementing effective infrastructure, the initiative emphasizes partnerships among governments, the private sector, and international organizations. The objectives include establishing national transport networks, enhancing safety, and addressing delays in trade routes—all vital for boosting export competitiveness and facilitating international trade.
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The Almaty Programme of Action A New Global Framework for Transit Transport Cooperation for Landlocked and Transit Developing Countries
The Almaty Approach • Partnerships • Objectives • Priorities Global Facilitation Partnership – Brussels, November 6, 2003
Partnerships Between… • Landlocked and Transit Countries • LLDCs, TDCs and their Development Partners • Public and Private Sectors Global Facilitation Partnership – Brussels, November 6, 2003
Objectives (1) • Secure LLDCs access to and from the sea by all means of transport • Reduce costs and improve services to increase export competitiveness • Reduces imports delivery costs • Address delays and uncertainties in trade routes Global Facilitation Partnership – Brussels, November 6, 2003
Objectives (2) • Develop adequate national networks • Reduce loss, damage and deterioration en route • Open the way for export expansion • Improve safety of road transport and people security alongside corridors Global Facilitation Partnership – Brussels, November 6, 2003
Priorities • 1. Fundamental Transit Policy Issues • 2. Infrastructure Development and Maintenance • 3. International Trade and Trade Facilitation • 4. International Support Measures • 5. Implementation and Review Global Facilitation Partnership – Brussels, November 6, 2003
Fundamental Transit Policy Issues • Integrated approach to Trade and Transport development • Elimination of non-physical barriers to transit transport • Transport sector reform in partnership with the private sector • Regional Transport Corridors with common rules and standards • Implementation of legal agreements • Integrated Training Programmes Global Facilitation Partnership – Brussels, November 6, 2003
Infrastructure Development and Maintenance (1) • Greater share of public investment to infrastructure • Conducive environment to encourage competition in transit transport services • Development of capacities and legal regimes for multimodal transport • Regional/subregional missing links • Encouraging Private sector participation • PPP promoted through common ICT systems along trade and transport corridors Global Facilitation Partnership – Brussels, November 6, 2003
Infrastructure Development and Maintenance (2) • Rail Transport • Road Transport • Ports • Inland Waterways • Pipelines • Air Transport • Communications Global Facilitation Partnership – Brussels, November 6, 2003
International Trade and Trade Facilitation • WTO Accession for LLDCs and TDCs • Specific attention to needs and interests of LLDCs/TDCs in the Doha Agenda • Provide TF Technical Assistance to LLDCs/TDCs • Facilitate transit traffic through border posts through simplification of procedures, ICT and capacity building • Implementation of International Conventions • National Private/Public TT Committees Global Facilitation Partnership – Brussels, November 6, 2003
International Support Measures • Encourage FDI in transit transport infrastructure • Increased ODA • Innovative financing modalities • “Missing Links” in transit chains, dry ports, adjacent border points • Promote regional transit agreements and accession to international conventions • Initiate trade and transport facilitation projects Global Facilitation Partnership – Brussels, November 6, 2003