Tajikistan: Simplification of export-import and transit operations
Description
A working group on simplification of export-import operations was created in Tajikistan according to the Decree of the Government. The main objective of the working group was to come up with suggestions and recommendations on simplification of export-import operations in Tajikistan. Based on suggestions of the working group the Plan on actions for simplification of administrative barriers in export and import was adopted on 1 October 2008 №487. The Plan is scheduled until the end of the year 2009. According to point 63 of the Plan the Government adopted a Decree on Formation of Single Window on export-import and transit procedures on 31 December 2008 №659.
The Concept of the Single Window simplifies the system of export-import and transit operations in Tajikistan which allows to provide standardized information and documents using just one channel of regulation of all export-import operations. The government contends that the measure will improve the business climate in the republic and will increase the competitiveness level of the country at the international markets as well as accelerate the Tajikistan WTO accession process.
Currently the ministries and other state bodies are working on implementation of the Concept of Single Window for export-import and transit procedures in the Republic of Tajikistan.
Any Evidence-Based Deliberation:
| Question | Result |
|---|---|
| Is there anything in the public record to suggest that evidence of the effectiveness of the proposed measure was considered during official deliberations? | |
| Is there any evidence that alternatives to the proposed measure were considered? | |
| Is there anything in the public record that suggests that empirical evidence informed the comparison across the alternatives available to government? | |
| Was such evidence identified? | |
| Is such evidence publicly available? | |
| Did the official decision-maker in question provide an explanation as to why a chosen measure was favoured over alternatives? | |
| Is there any evidence to suggest that potentially affected trading partners were consulted before the measures were taken? | |
| Is there any evidence that safeguards have been put in place to ensure that implementation of the initiative is transparent and non-discriminatory? | |
| Did the government state its intention to review the measure within one year of implementation? |
Date Discovered:
Implemented: Yes
Date of inception: 31 Dec 2008
GTA Evaluation: Green
Source:
Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of Tajikistan. The Documents are available in Russian from < http://www.met.tj/ru/index/index/pageId/351/ >
Government Response:
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