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5th Six Monthly Progress

Report (1st November 2014 to 30th April 2015)

(ARISE)

Project No. DCI-ASIE/2010/021-657

Service Contract No. DCI-ASIE/2012/297-069

ASEAN Regional Integration Supported by EU (ARISE) 5th Six Monthly Progress Report for the Period 1st November 2014 to 30th April 2015

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Table of Contents

ARISE FACT SHEET ...................................................................................................................................................... 6

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................................................................................... 7

SECTION 1: PROJECT ACTIVITIES .............................................................................................................................. 13

COMPONENT 0: GENERAL COORDINATION ACROSS ALL COMPONENTS ................................................................................... 13 Sub Component 0.1 Project Management ......................................................................................................... 13 Sub Component 0.2 Public Relations and Visibility ........................................................................................... 18 Sub Component 0.3 Resource Management ..................................................................................................... 18

COMPONENT 1 OVERALL ASEAN ECONOMIC INTEGRATION PROCESS MANAGEMENT STRENGTHENED ......................................... 19 Sub Component 1.1 High-Level Institutional Building ........................................................................................... 19

Sub-Project 1.1.1 High-Level EU-ASEAN Dialogue............................................................................................................... 19 Sub-Project 1.1.2 Support to the Implementation of ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) .................................... 21 Sub-Project 1.1.3 AEC Public Outreach ............................................................................................................................... 22

Sub Component 1.2 Three-Tiered Economic Integration Monitoring and Evaluation System .............................. 23 Sub-Project 1.2.1 Enhanced AEC Scorecard ........................................................................................................................ 23 Sub-Project 1.2.3 ARISE M&E System ................................................................................................................................. 25

COMPONENT 2 PROGRESS IN ACHIEVING FREE FLOW OF GOODS WITHIN ASEAN ..................................................................... 26 Sub Component 2.1 Enhanced Trade Facilitation Measures – Transport .............................................................. 26

Sub-Project 2.1.1 Implementation of ASEAN Transport Facilitation Agreements .............................................................. 26 Sub-Project 2.1.2 Supporting the Implementation of ASEAN Passenger Transport Agreement......................................... 29 Sub-Project 2.1.3 Implementation of Protocol 5 of the AFAFGIT & AFAFIST ...................................................................... 30

Sub Component 2.2 Implementation of the Pilot ACTS and the Development of a Harmonised ASEAN Customs Environment .......................................................................................................................................................... 31

Sub-Project 2.2.1 ASEAN Customs Transit System (ACTS) Pilot .......................................................................................... 31 Sub-Project 2.2.2 Implementation of Key Aspects of Customs Integration ........................................................................ 34

Sub Component 2.3 Enhanced Policy Framework for the ASEAN Quality Infrastructure ...................................... 37 Sub-Project 2.3.1 ASEAN Policy Guideline on Standards and Conformance (APGSC) ......................................................... 37 Sub-Project 2.3.2 Post Market Surveillance Policy Development ....................................................................................... 39 Sub-Project 2.3.3 ASEAN Policy on Accreditation and Conformity Assessment ................................................................. 40

Sub Component 2.4 Harmonisation of Standards in ASEAN .................................................................................. 41 Sub-Project 2.4.1 ASEAN Policy on Harmonisation of Standards ........................................................................................ 41

Sub Component 2.5 Integration of Selected Priority Sectors ................................................................................. 42 Sub-Project 2.5.1 ASEAN Harmonised Food Control System .............................................................................................. 42 Sub-Project 2.5.2 ASEAN Harmonised Cosmetics Scheme .................................................................................................. 44 Sub-Project 2.5.3 ASEAN Harmonised Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulatory Regime ........................................ 45 Sub-Project 2.5.4 ASEAN Regulatory Framework in the Automotive Product Sector ......................................................... 46 Sub-Project 2.5.5 Market Integration for the Pharmaceutical Sector ................................................................................. 47

Sub Component 2.6 Enhanced National Quality Infrastructure in CLMV .............................................................. 48 Sub-Project 2.6.2 Enhancing Quality Infrastructure in CLMV ............................................................................................. 48

Sub Component 2.7 Stakeholders’ Engagement in Integration Initiatives ............................................................ 50 Sub-Project 2.7.1 Programme for Stakeholder Engagement .............................................................................................. 50

COMPONENT 3: STRENGTHENED CAPACITY OF THE ASEAN SECRETARIAT TO SUPPORT AEC IMPLEMENTATION AND INTEGRATION .... 51 Sub Component 3.1 Increase Staff Capacity of the ASEAN Secretariat ................................................................. 51

Sub-Project 3.1.1 Support for the Recruitment of Additional Staff .................................................................................... 51 Activity 3.1.1.1 Recruitment and capacity building of new ASEC staff under Grant Contract ....................................... 51

Sub Component 3.2 Institutional Capacity Building .............................................................................................. 52 Sub-Project 3.2.1 Management of the Grant Agreement by the ASEC ............................................................................... 52

Activity 3.2.1.1: Demand-driven assistance on Grant Contract management ............................................................... 52

SECTION 2: OVERVIEW OF USE OF RESOURCES ........................................................................................................ 53

SECTION 3: STATUS UPDATE OF ACTIVITIES (MONITORING TABLE) ......................................................................... 60

SECTION 4: LIST OF MEETINGS AND WORKSHOPS ................................................................................................... 63


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SECTION 5: LIST OF ANNEXES ................................................................................................................................... 68


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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

ABBREVIATION DEFINITION

ACCSQ ASEAN Consultative Committee on Standards and Quality

AEGFS ASEAN Expert Group on Food Safety

AEC ASEAN Economic Community

AEO(s) Authorised Economic Operator(s)

AFAFGIT ASEAN Framework Agreement on the Facilitation of Goods in Transit

AFAFIST ASEAN Framework Agreement on the Facilitation of Inter-State Transport

AFAMT ASEAN Framework Agreement on Multimodal Transport

AFRL ASEAN Food Reference Laboratories

AMS(s) ASEAN Member State

ARASFF ASEAN Rapid Alert System for Food And Feed

ASEAN Association of South East Asian Nations

ASEC ASEAN Secretariat

ATIGA ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement

ATR ASEAN Trade Repository

AWP(s) Annual Work Plan(s)

CA Contracting Authority

CPR Council of Permanent Representative

DFR Draft Final Report

DG SANCO EC Directorate General for Health and Consumers

DG TRADE EC Directorate General for Trade

EC European Commission

EU European Union

FR Final Report

KE(s) Key Expert(s)

IAP Initial Action Plan

IR Inception Report

JNE(s) Junior National Expert(s)

MS Member States of the European Union

NCP(s) National Project Coordinator(s)

NKE(s) Non Key Expert(s)

NTR National Trade Repository

OWP Overall Work Plan

PfPWG Prepared Foodstuffs Product Working Group


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PPWG ACCSQ Pharmaceutical Product Working Group

PSC Project Steering Committee

PR(s) Six Month Progress Report(s)

SIE(s) Senior International Expert(s)

SNE(s) Senior National Expert(s)

SPS WTO Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and PhytoSanitary Measures

STE(s) Short Term Expert(s)

TAT Technical Assistance Team

TBT WTO Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade

TTCB ASEAN Transport Transit Coordinating Board

WHO World Health Organisation

WTO World Trade Organisation


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ARISE FACT SHEET

Project Title ASEAN Regional Integration Supported by EU (ARISE)

Project Number DCI-ASIE/2010/021-657

Service Contract DCI-ASIE/2012/297-069

Service Contractor AETS, in consortium with TRANSTEC, ACE International Consultants, Q.I. and FratiniVergano.

Project Location ASEAN Secretariat Jakarta (with activities in ASEAN and EU)

Date of Signature of FA 12 December 2011

Contracting Authority EU Delegation to Indonesia

EUD Task Manager Ms. Cecile Leroy ([email protected])

Contact in ASEC Joel Atienza ([email protected])

Project Dates 1 November 2012 to 31 October 2016

Project Budget Total: EUR 7.500.000 (Fees: EUR 5.350.000, Incidentals EUR 2.000.000, Expenditure Verification 150.000)

Working Days available (Team Leader: 880, Key Experts 2,640, Senior Int’l STE: 2,160, Junior Local STE: 240)

Key Experts 1-5 Team Leader: Mr. Paul Mandl

([email protected])

Transit, Customs and Transport: Mr. Glyn Evans

([email protected])

Standards and Conformance: Mr. Rajinder Raj Sud

([email protected])

Monitoring and Evaluation: Mr. Keith Atkinson

([email protected])

Institutional Strengthening: Mr. Paolo Vergano

([email protected])

Project Office Ms. Arlene Karman

Project Assistant

(arlene. [email protected])

ASEAN Regional Integration Supported by EU (ARISE)

ASEAN Secretariat

70 A Jl. Sisingamangaraja

Jakarta 12110, Indonesia

Telephone +62 21 724 3372, 726 2991, ext. 852

Fax +62 21 739 8234, 724 3504

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]


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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The second six months of the Annual Work Plan 2 (1st November 2014 to 30th April 2015), which this reporting period covers, have been highly demanding for the ARISE team and counterparts. Excellent progress has been made both in term of activities initiated and results achieved.

Sectoral Bodies, ASEAN Member States (AMS) and ASEAN Secretariat have regularly been informed of the progress of ARISE and most recently, all have received presentations on the latest progress in conjunction with the planning for AWP3.

Thirty-two activities for 24 sub-projects were designed for implementation during the second Annual Work Programme (AWP 2) of ARISE, across all three Components. By the end of the AWP 2, 20 Activities were completed with 6 still ongoing. One sub-project has been cancelled as its activities have been taken on-board by another development partner after consultation with ARISE.

ARISE has organised and held 14 workshops during the reporting period. Of these workshops, 2 had a specific CLMV focus. The total number of participants for all events was 616, of which 108 were from CLMV. To date a total of 1541 participants have been supported since project inception.

The internal monitoring system on effectiveness shows an average rating of 5.7 out of possible maximum of 7 for all events held by ARISE, showing consistently good results.

Visibility levels for ARISE have increased significantly over the period of AWP 2 with 26 news stories reported on ASEAN News and 23 contributions made to the EU’s Internal Newsletter. Over 3,000 ARISE leaflets have been distributed by the Project, and visits to the Website are on the increase after a slow start. In addition over 850 leaflets that were produced specifically for the ASEAN Customs Transit System have been distributed to date.

Coordination with other donor agencies continues to be highly effective, with ARISE working with the World Bank and USAID on the creation of National Trade Repositories in Myanmar and the Philippines. In the Food Sector, good cooperation with DG SANTE has contributed to the establishment of the ASEAN Risk Assessment Centre in Malaysia, and discussions have been launched with FAO to ensure complimentary activities in the area of the ASEAN Food Safety Regulatory Framework. DG TAXUD will share its knowledge and experience in the context of the ongoing development of ASEAN Customs Transit System (ACTS) software. Collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), under their new Trade and Transport Facilitation project, continues on the preparation of the Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Viet Nam (CLMV) for the rollout phase of the ACTS.

Results

Shown below is a summary of the results achieved under this reporting period. The results are shown at the component level, with further detail being provided in Section 3, where each of the planned sub-projects and associated activities are reviewed in terms of status and results.


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COMPONENT 1: Overall ASEAN Economic Integration Process Management Strengthened

As part of the EU/ASEAN Dialogue on Connectivity, ARISE co-sponsored with Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), a high level Public Private Partnership (PPP) Networking Forum in the Philippines bringing together PPP practitioners from AMS for the first time. EU/ASEAN policy dialogue on connectivity was enhanced and formalised.

Training was provided to Cambodia and Malaysia on ASEAN Trade Repository/National Trade Repository (ATR/NTR) architecture and structures, Non-Tariff Measures (NTM) identification, classification and notification procedures, including for purposes of compiling the NTM database. The IT design of the ATR interface was completed and tested with a number of simulations conducted with the active participation of all AMSs, which largely endorsed the mechanism.

Initial work was conducted to revamp the SOLVIT-like online facility for the ASEAN Consultations on Trade and Investment (ACT), as requested by ASEAN. The tools aims at facilitating cross border trade dispute settlement. ASEAN Secretariat intends to formally launch it at the ASEAN Summit of November 2015 together with the ATR.

Contributions were made on selected Priority integration sectors for the ASEAN

Integration Report and a Concept Paper on the Enhanced Compliance Monitoring Tool prepared for ASEAN Integration Monitoring Office (AIMO). Revised Draft Taxonomy of Sector Indicators was also prepared in collaboration with AIMO

Second annual project monitoring report was produced and submitted with 5th Progress report. This includes reviewed and refined intermediate outcomes at the sub-project Level. Baselines prepared for selected aspects of Component 2.

Ongoing liaison with other dialogues partners on their monitoring of integration in particular with Ad hoc support to ASEAN Secretariat’s Strategic Planning and Coordination Division (SPCD) in their development of a project management system for ASEC.

COMPONENT 2: Progress in Achieving the Free Flow of Goods Within ASEAN

CUSTOMS AND TRANSPORT

To support the implementation of Protocol 3 of the ASEAN Framework Agreement on the Facilitation of Goods in Transit (AFAFGIT), namely ‘Type and Quantity of Road Vehicles’ a standard cross-border vehicle windscreen sticker to complement the cross-border permit has been developed, and is under review by the Transport Facilitation Working Group.


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In preparation for the Implementation of Protocol 4 of AFAFGIT – Technical Requirements

of Vehicles, ARISE has made recommendations on the nature of the documents to be carried on cross-border goods vehicles this includes vehicle inspection certificates, registration certificate, Insurance certificate, transport accompanying document, Commercial document( packing list), carriers license, and cross border permit.

The latest version of the Cross Border Transport for Passengers agreement has been simplified following proposals made by the ARISE expert and prepared for final review by ASEAN Member States. Signature by ASEAN Member States of the final agreement is expected to take place later in 2015 at the ASEAN Transport Ministers Meeting.

In support for the implementation of Protocol 5 (ASEAN Scheme of Compulsory Motor Vehicle Insurance), an ARISE expert is in the process of assessing the current situation and making recommendations for the way forward. The objective is to develop a suitable method for ASEAN Member States to purchase 3rd party vehicle insurance in the country of departure.

In preparation for the implementation of Protocol 7 and its technical annex’s, very good progress has been made on the ACTS system development. The electronic ACTS transit declaration and its related electronic messages at departure, transit and destination, the Transit Accompanying Document (TAD), the Guarantee management, the Authorised Transit Trader handling, and the Enquiry procedures have all been defined and agreed by AMS.

The ACTS Project Management Environment has been established with the following deliverables accepted; Inception Report Project Quality Plan (PQP), Overall Work Plan (OWP). Three initiation meetings have been held with Pilot Countries and the ACTS Implementation Team, and two ACTS Analysis Workshops.

Under the Strategic Plan for Customs Development (SPCD) on Mutual Assistance, a risk management workshop was held for ASEAN Member States. Arising from this workshop a proposal was made by ARISE to the ASEAN Customs Enforcement and Compliance Working Group (CECWG) for ARISE to support the development of standard mutual assistance arrangements.

To support the development of Authorised Economic Operators (AEO) programmes in ASEAN, ARISE ran a workshop in conjunction with the World Customs Organisation. This was followed by a second workshop for the training of AEO trainers for the Customs Authorities of ASEAN Member States.

Risk management: Proposals for further support from ARISE have been made to the ASEAN Customs Enforcement and Compliance Working Group (CECWG) and a formal response is awaited.


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Standards and Quality

To supplement the new endorsed ‘Guidelines for the Development of Mutual Recognition Arrangements’, ARISE has compiled 2 explanatory annexes covering terms/definitions and scope. Furthermore an update has been prepared on the “Framework Agreement on Mutual Recognition Arrangements”. Approval will be sought at the next WG 1 (horizontal working group under of ASEAN Coordinating Committee on Standards and Quality) meeting in June 2015.

For Market Surveillance, the decision of ASEAN Coordinating Committee on Standards and Quality (ACCSQ), was that market surveillance should be dealt with within sectoral groups, this will require ARISE to refocus its activities.

The new ‘Guidelines on Accreditation and Conformity Assessment’ have been endorsed by the WG2 and subsequently the ACCSQ.

The proposal to develop the “ASEAN Guidelines for Laboratory Networks” has been endorsed by the ACCSQ. The guidelines were prepared and have been reviewed by WG 2, with the decision to proceed including consultation with other working groups to finalise these.

The guidelines for harmonisation of standards in ASEAN have been further disseminated to the ASEAN Product Working Groups; Rubber Based Product Working Group Prepared Food Product Working group, ASEAN Cosmetics Committee

For the food sector, the 3rd draft of the ASEAN Food Safety Policy circulated to the respective working groups in trade agriculture and health for final review. In preparation of the ASEAN Food Safety Regulatory Framework, the mapping of AMS food safety systems was initiated. Furthermore support was provided to the deliberation for the finalisation of the Mutual Recognition Arrangement for prepared foodstuffs.

A workshop to support the development ASEAN Common Food Control Requirements (ACFCR) on Labelling and Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points (HACCP) auditing was held . This resulted in drafts being prepared which are now under consideration.

Support was provided for the development of operating procedures for the ASEAN Risk Assessment Centre. These finalised procedures will enable the commencement of operations by ASEAN Risk Assessment Centre (ARAC) during 2015.

Further to the impact assessment of the ASEAN Cosmetics Harmonised Regulatory Scheme (ACHRS), approval for the review and update of the ASEAN Cosmetics Directive was given by ACCSQ. In addition the publication of the summary report of the impact assessment of the ACHRS was initiated.


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The evaluation of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) Mutual Recognition

Arrangement (MRA) was initiated and the preliminary findings will be presented to the Joint Steering Committee EEE in June 2015

Through a workshop for the Pharmaceutical Product Working Group, the scope, objectives, and contents of a Mutual Recognition Arrangement for Bio-equivalence (BE) Study Reports have been defined. This has resulted in the preparation of a draft MRA.

In support of the CLMV for implementing ASEAN Harmonised Electrical Electronic Equipment Regulatory Regime (AHEEERR) recommendations have been made to Cambodia on draft regulations and the regulations have been approved by the government and submitted to the JSC EEE for acceptance. A workshop for stakeholders’ regulatory authorities and other stakeholders in Myanmar on the March 10-11, 2015 leading to the drafting of a road map for further actions

Preparatory work on the methodology to conduct of the study for Consumer awareness has been completed and a workshop planned for AMS representatives.

COMPONENT 3: Strengthened Capacity of the ASEAN Secretariat to Support AEC

Implementation and Integration

As of the end of April 2015, out of the 10 ARISE-funded positions, 9 have been recruited,

with only the position of Chief Internal Auditor unfilled. The newly-created position of

ACTS Project Manager has already greatly facilitated the advancement of the ACTS,

particularly enhancing the intra-ASEAN Secretariat coordination between Customs and

Transport. Good ongoing relations have been maintained between the ARISE team and

the Grant Project manager.

Resources

During this reporting period, ARISE has mobilised the resources shown in the table below.

Mobilised

KE Days 454

STE Senior Days 265.5

STE Junior Days 43

Incidental Expenditure €385,915.94


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A more detailed breakdown is provided Section 1, where the resources used are reported at the Sub-Project level, while in Section 2 on the “Overview of Resources” the use of resources is reported at the activity level and aggregated to the total use against the AWP2 budget.

Resource management efficiency for events continues to be assessed with data showing an average cost of 180€/day/participant for the reporting period against a rolling average 210€/day/participant.


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Section 1: PROJECT ACTIVITIES

COMPONENT 0: GENERAL COORDINATION ACROSS ALL COMPONENTS

Sub Component 0.1 Project Management

The Team Leader, together with the Key Experts and Project Assistant, coordinated and implemented the activities of ARISE as defined and detailed in the subsequent parts of this report. The ARISE Team Leader participated in various technical working group meetings and promoted the project with key stakeholders in ASEAN and EU. An integral part of this has been visiting EUDs in the region.

Name No. Dates Place Meetings

Paul Mandl 1 13-15 January 2015 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 8th Meeting of SWG-ACTS

2 24 February - 1 March 2015

Bangkok, Thailand 20th Meeting of PFPWG

3 3 March 2015 Singapore Meeting with EU-ASEAN Business Council

4 3-5 March 2015 Phnom Penh, Cambodia High Level Task Force Meeting on Streamlining Agriculture Institution

5 12 - 13 March 2015 Bangkok, Thailand

2nd Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Transport and Trade Facilitation Development Partners' Meeting

6 1-3 April 2015 Bangkok, Thailand

Regional Consultation in “Enhancing Inter-ministerial Coordination to strengthen Food Safety”

7 17 April 2015 Singapore Presentation to ASEAN Food and Beverage Alliance Meeting

8 20-24 April 2015 Manila, Philippines 43rd ACCSQ Meeting

9 27-29 April 2015 Hanoi, Vietnam 9th SWG-ACTS Meeting


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Name No. Dates Place

Workshops/Study tours/Trainings

Paul Mandl 1 25-26 November 2014 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Two-Day National Workshop on ATR/NTR/NTMs and Notification Procedures under the ATIGA, Malaysia

2 26-27 November 2014 Bangkok, Thailand Launch of National Trade Repository of Thailand

3 16-17 December 2014 Manila, Philippines ASEAN PPP Networking Forum: Towards an ASEAN PPP Agenda

4 23-27 February 2015 Singapore First ACTS Analysis Workshop

5 10-11 March 2015 Yangon, Myanmar

Workshop for Myanmar Development of Safety Regulation for Electrical & Electronic Equipment

6 23 March 2015 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Workshop on ASEAN Food Safety Policy

7 24-26 March 2015 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Workshop on Operational Procedures for the ASEAN Risk Assessment Centre for Food Safety (ARAC)

8 10 April 2015 Bangkok, Thailand Regional Workshop on the ATR Interface and Coordination with NTRs

Monitoring

The Technical Assistance Team has established a comprehensive internal monitoring system for the project. The monitoring system broadly comprises of three types of monitoring:

Ongoing monitoring of the quality of workshops and study tours, through standard

participant evaluation forms;

Six monthly monitoring on the progress of the planned activities; and

Annual monitoring of the results at the Activity level and the contribution to the

realisation of the intermediate outcome at the Sub-Project level.


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i) Workshop Performance

The assessments of Workshops demonstrate a high level of satisfaction.

The following assessments by participants were given for the workshops held during the period of this Progress Report as follows:

Workshop Rating: 1- Very Unsatisfactory, 7- Highly Satisfactory

Overall Assessment

Technical Assessment

Organisation assessment

1 National Workshop on ATR/NTMs and Notification Procedures Under the ATIGA, Cambodia

5.2 5.3 5.3

2 National Workshop on ATR/NTMs and Notification Procedures Under the ATIGA, Malaysia

6.0 6.0 6.0

3 Workshop on the Development of the ACFCR for Food Labelling and Audit Certification of Food Hygiene and HACCP, Indonesia

5.5 5.5 5.6

4 ASEAN Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Workshop, Malaysia

6.0 6.0 6.0

5 ASEAN Training of Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Trainers, Indonesia

6.0 6.0 6.0

6 Workshop on Standards Harmonisation Process on Food Contact Materials in ASEAN, Thailand

5.6 5.5 5.6

7 First ACTS Analysis Workshop, Singapore

5.7 5.6 5.7

8 Workshop for Myanmar on Development of Safety Regulation for Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Myanmar

5.5 5.4 5.5

9 Second ACTS Analysis Workshop, Malaysia

5.4 5.5 5.3

10 Workshop on Development of ASEAN Food Safety Policy, Malaysia

5.7 5.7 5.7

11 Workshop on Operational Procedures for ASEAN Risk Assessment Centre for Food Safety (ARAC), Malaysia

5.8 5.8 5.8

12 Regional Workshop on the ATR Interface and Coordination with NTRs, Thailand

6.0 6.0 6.0

Average Score 5.7 5.7 5.7


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Effective workshops

One of the key methods by which ARISE builds capacity and enhances knowledge amongst its key stakeholders is by coordinating and delivering workshops and study tours. To date, there have been 12 such events during the second half of AWP2. The overall participants’ assessments of these events are presented in the table above. Not covered by the assessment was the PPP forum held in Manila in December.

As a general conclusion, a consistently high standard has been maintained across a broad range of topics, stakeholders and AMSs. The technical and organisational arrangements have both been rated highly, giving an overall assessment in the upper ranges of participant satisfaction.

A satisfactory rating would have been on the 3.5 mark and we have achieved an average overall rating of 5.7. Every event has performed above average with some expected variation depending on topic and participants.

Going forward, the ARISE team will continue to review both technical and organisational aspects of such activities, and take any corrective actions that may have been highlighted by participants to enhance the outcomes.

Efficient activities

ARISE is also constantly striving to undertake cost-effective activities that demonstrate our focus on efficient utilisation of resources. Over the entire Project period to date (1st January 2013 to 30th April 2015) there have been 44 events that have been supported financially by the Programme. These include workshops, study tours and promotional events. The average cost per participant per day for the reporting period was €180, while the cumulative average cost per participant per day has reduced to €210.

It is worth noting that costs per head have been consistently decreasing over this period by applying a conservative activity management style. For instance, the Project will run, where possible, national events in AMS’s capitals, thereby lowering travel and per diem costs, as well as hosting a number of events in Jakarta where the Project can leverage on its in-house project administration efficiencies. It is noted that events that require travel by participants to European destinations significantly increase the unit costs.

As a result, when reviewed by the progress report periods, the following trend emerges:

Period No. of Events Cost per person per day

01/01/2013 to 31/10/2013 7 € 294

01/11/2013 to 30/04/2014 8 € 248

01/05/2014 to 31/10/2014 15 € 179

01/11/2014 to 30/04/2015 14 €180

Cumulative 44 €210


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Activity momentum is on-track

Thirty-two Activities for 24 sub-projects were designed for implementation during the second Annual Work Programme of ARISE, across all three Components. By the end of the AWP, 26 Activities were either completed or still ongoing. One Sub-Project has been cancelled as its activities have been taken on-board by another development partner after consultation with ARISE.

Activity Delivery for AWP 2

Planned 32 % of Total

Completed 20 62.5

Ongoing 6 18.75

Cancelled 1 3.13

Rescheduled 5 15.63

ii) Intermediate Outcomes

The overarching approach adopted by the Project is to seek results. It is also the first of the EU-supported ASEAN Economic Integration projects to have M&E as an integral part of the project architecture, with a designated Key Expert for this area. This has influenced both the approach and mode of engagement of the Project team, with a focus on achieving significant change and positive outcomes through their delivery of outputs.

In this regard the Annual Monitoring Report was prepared and is available as an Annex to this progress report. It tracks progress across the Sub-Projects as well as higher-level macro-economic indicators of ASEAN economic integration. In addition baseline quantitative desk research was conducted on selected aspects of Component 2. The focus was on a) cross-border cargo and passenger movement across the three borders that will constitute the pilot ASEAN Customs Transit System and b) trade performance of the five sectors in which ARISE is offering support to ASEAN quality infrastructure, namely automotive, electrical and electronic, cosmetics, pharmaceutical and prepared food. The findings from the research are presented as an Annex to this progress report.

A further element of the project management and monitoring process has been the engagement with other dialogue partners supporting ASEAN. There are regular formal and informal awareness raising and coordination meetings with the key programmes, particularly those supported by GIZ, Australian Development Cooperation, World Bank, ADB, and USAID.

The Mid-Term Review of ARISE will commence in May 2015 and will be the occasion to reflect on the progress to date and take on board lessons learnt as the project moves into its third and final


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annual work programme. The MTR should also be able to contribute to an assessment of the project’s intermediate outcomes. The M&E actions of the project will increasingly be focused on outcomes during its last phase.

Sub Component 0.2 Public Relations and Visibility

The ARISE technical assistance team has ensured that the Project, its stakeholders and activities received a high degree of visibility.

Visibility levels for ARISE have increased significantly over the period of AWP 2 with 26 news stories reported on ASEAN News and 23 contributions made to the EU’s Internal Newsletter. This forms Annex 1 of the report. Over 3,000 ARISE leaflets have been distributed by the Project, and visits to the Website are on the increase after a slow start.

In addition over 850 leaflets that were produced specifically for the ASEAN Customs Transit System have been distributed to date.

ARISE supported the development and publication of the ASEAN “Guidelines for the Development of Mutual Recognition Agreements” This falls under the auspices WG 1 of the ASEAN Consultative Committee on Standards and Quality (ACCSQ). As the guidelines are cross sectoral, ACCSQ has mandated ARISE to disseminate the publication to the different Working Groups. To date, over 350 copies have been distributed.

Sub Component 0.3 Resource Management

During the reporting period, a new activity was requested by ASEC, which was to assist in the streamlining of the ASEAN working groups for Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries. The new activity 1.1.1.3 is being carried out as part of the Post 2015 strategic plan for AMAF. The resources which have been allocated are: 70 Senior Short term expert days, 25 Junior short term expert days and € 18 510 of incidentals. Further detail is found under the specific activity sheet.

Component 0: Actual Resource Use

Sub Component KE1 KE2 KE3 KE4 KE5 S-STE J-STE Incidentals

01 Project Management

99 10 13 5 6 0 0 € 8,523.06

02 Visibility 1 0 0 0 0 0 15 € 10,704.92

03 Resource Management

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Total 100 10 13 5 6 0 15 € 19,227.98


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COMPONENT 1 OVERALL ASEAN ECONOMIC INTEGRATION PROCESS MANAGEMENT STRENGTHENED

Sub Component 1.1 High-Level Institutional Building

Actual Resource Use

Sub-Project 1.1.1 High-Level EU-ASEAN Dialogue Intermediate Outcome:

Enhanced High-level EU-ASEAN dialogue in relation to regional economic integration, with a focus on regional connectivity.

Activity 1.1.1.2 Facilitating high-level discussions and meetings with EU counterparts

Specific Purpose

Provide support for high level EU-ASEAN dialogue through exposure of high-level ASEAN policymakers to EU experiences, support the development of ASEAN policies and enhance the capacity of the members of high-level ASEAN committees to discharge their functions in support of the ASEAN integration process, while providing opportunities for increased dialogue, information exchanges, networking and co-operation between ASEAN and the EU.

Project status The main support provided, has been under the auspices of the ASEAN Connectivity Coordinating Committee (ACCC)

Summary of Results

As part of the EU/ASEAN Dialogue on Connectivity, ARISE Co-sponsored with ERIA, a high level PPP Networking Forum in the Philippines bringing together PPP practitioners from AMS for the first time. EU/ASEAN policy dialogue on connectivity was enhanced and formalised.

Resources Mobilised

Expert days:

Experts Work Days

Incidentals € 51,072.99

Sub Component 1.1 KE1 KE2 KE3 KE4 KE5 S-STE J-STE Incidentals

Total 3 0 0 0 51 85 25 € 118,258.32


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Activity 1.1.1.3 ASEAN Agriculture and Forestry Sector Reorganising Support

Specific Purpose

High-level institutional support in relation to the reorganisation of the ASEAN Agriculture and Forestry Sector and to review the various relevant ASEAN organs, processes and institutions, in order to ensure ASEAN’s centrality within the evolving regional architecture. This is to be achieved by reviewing the relevant ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) subsidiary bodies and the number of their annual meetings in order to propose options for consolidating the various subsidiary bodies across the AEC pillar towards improving the efficiency of their meetings. The particular institutional focus of this activity is the ASEAN Agriculture and Forestry Sector (AMAF). The existing structure and mechanisms under AMAF need to be researched, reviewed, analysed and streamlined in order to support the next stages of ASEAN’s integration efforts beyond 2015.

Project status

The main support so far provided has been devoted to researching and drafting a comprehensive mapping and stock-taking paper on the current AMAF organs and subsidiary bodies (a total of 44 Working Groups, Task Forces and other bodies) and researching and proposing a draft AMAF structure that is efficient and effective to support the implementation of the Vision, Objectives and Goals of the ASEAN Cooperation in Food, Agriculture and Forestry sectors towards 2025. In order to do so, a comparative exercise of relevant international organizations and organizations structures has been conducted. Several meetings with ASEC’s AINRD and with relevant donors (i.e., GIZ) were held. A presentation was made to the Special (ASOF) Technical Meeting on Developing New Strategic Plan of Action (SPA) Forestry for 2016-2025 held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on 4-5 March 2015.

Summary of Results

Mapping of the current terms of reference (ToRs) functions and practices of the various Working Groups (WGs), Task Forces (TFs) and other institutional bodies (IBs) under AMAF;

Support to other sectorial initiatives related to the process of AMAF streamlining, such as GIZ’s technical assistance in the forestry and agricultural sectors;

EU/ASEAN policy dialogue enhanced and formalised; and

Relations enhanced by flexibly catering to a specific request of the ASEAN Secretariat for high-level institutional support.

Resources Mobilised

Expert days:

Experts Work Days

KE 5 2

S-STE 41

J-STE 25



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Sub-Project 1.1.2 Support to the Implementation of ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) Intermediate Outcome:

ATIGA Implementation will be enhanced through the establishment of an ASEAN Trade Repository (ATR) and harmonization of National Trade Repositories (NTR).

Activity 1.1.2.3 Assisting in the development and operationalization of the ATR/NTRs, with particular focus on the notification and transparency of NTMs

Specific Purpose

Support the implementation of the ATIGA, with particular focus on enhanced transparency through the ATR/NTRs system and on the identification, classification and notification of Non-Tariff Measures (NTMs). The strengthening of the institutional arrangements and management of the regional economic integration process will occur through the creation and operationalization of the ATR and the NTRs. The identification, classification and notification of NTMs will assist businesses, traders and governments to deal with such measures, prevent or resolve trade barriers, and foster regional integration.

Project status

Continuing support was provided under the auspices of the ASEAN Coordinating Committee on the Implementation of the ATIGA (CCA). A second batch of Two-Day National Workshops on ATR/NTR/NTMs and Transparency/Notification Procedures under the ATIGA have been successfully held by ARISE in Cambodia and Malaysia, on 20-21 November and 25-26 November, respectively. The workshops aimed at providing technical expertise and support to assist AMSs in their process of NTR development and to provide a better understanding of the substantive structure and outlay that will inform the ATR’s IT interface and the requirements for both hardware and software development, as well as the transparency and notification procedures to be applied in relation to NTMs under the ATIGA. Particular focus was placed on the process of NTM identification and classification in line with the 2012 UNCTAD NTM Classification. The AMSs, which received support, showed strong commitment to comply with the transparency obligations under the ATIGA and very high numbers of participants (i.e., between 50 and 60) attended the workshops with representatives from all relevant ministries and agencies involved in the national Inter-Agency Coordination Committees on ATIGA transparency. Coordination was ensured with relevant donors (i.e., World Bank and USAid). Three more two-day national workshops on ATR/NTR/NTMs have been requested (by Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia and Vietnam) and will tentatively be held between June and July 2015. Request has been made for more intensive and dedicated workshops to be provided on the key issue of NTM identification and classification in light of the 2012 UNCTAD NTM Classification and ATIGA transparency obligations. Five-day intensive workshops will be offered starting in September 2015 and well into 2016 as the NTRs start being connected to the ATR. IT work was conducted to write the software for the ATR interface and simulations were provided to AMSs during a dedicated one-day workshop held in Bangkok, Thailand on 10 April 2015. The AMSs endorsed the new system, which will be formalized before CCA at the meeting of 20-22 May 2015 in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Initial work has also commenced to revamp the SOLVIT-like online facility for the ASEAN Consultations on Trade and Investment (ACT), as requested by ASEAN. The general features of the new online facility, which will be accessible through the ATR, will be presented at to the meeting of the SEOM with Dialogue Partner on 30 May 2015 in Manila, the Philippines.


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Activity 1.1.2.3 Assisting in the development and operationalization of the ATR/NTRs, with particular focus on the notification and transparency of NTMs

Summary of results

Presentations were given at all CCA meetings and CCA formally endorsed the proposed ATR architecture and methodological approach to operationalizing the ATR/NTRs system of transparency;

Ad hoc training was provided to 2 more AMSs (i.e., Cambodia and Malaysia) on ATR/NTR architecture and structures, NTM identification, classification and notification procedures, including for purposes of compiling the NTM database;

The IT design of the ATR interface was completed and tested with a number of simulations conducted with the active participation of all AMSs, which largely endorsed the mechanism; and

Initial work was conducted to revamp the SOLVIT-like online facility for the ASEAN Consultations on Trade and Investment (ACT), as requested by ASEAN, with a view to formally launch it at the ASEAN Summit of November 2015 together with the ATR.

Resources Mobilised

Expert days:

Experts Work Days

KE 1 3

KE5 49

S-STE 44


Sub-Project 1.1.3 AEC Public Outreach Intermediate Outcome:

Awareness raised amongst the ASEAN private and civil societies of the achievements of the AEC through specific demand-driven activities.

Activity 1.1.3.1 AEC symposia on regional integration

(sub-project 1.1.3: AEC public outreach)

Specific Purpose

Increase awareness of ASEAN and the AEC within the public at large through outreach initiatives that will promote regional integration, legal certainty and wider support to ASEAN development.

Project status There has been no demand for initiating any substantial events under this activity. ARISE experts have made inputs into 7 Media briefs for SME’s which will disseminated through ASEC channels. Under the forthcoming AWP3 outreach activities have been included under the specific sector activities.

Summary of Results

7 media briefs covering Cosmetics, Rubber based products, Automotive, EEE, Prepared food stuffs ACTS and ATR/NTR edited and prepared for dissemination

Resources Mobilised

Expert days:

No resources mobilised


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Sub Component 1.2 Three-Tiered Economic Integration Monitoring and Evaluation System

Actual Resource Use


Total 0 0 0 47 0 20 0 € 661.74

Sub-Project 1.2.1 Enhanced AEC Scorecard

Intermediate Outcome:

A developed enhanced AEC Scorecard contributing to the strengthening of an ASEAN-wide AEC Monitoring System.

Activity 1.2.1.2 Enhanced AEC Scorecard Development (Step 2)

Specific Purpose

To assist in and facilitate the strengthening of the ASEAN economic integration process by means of developing an Enhanced AEC Scorecard mechanism that is cost-effective, user-friendly, provides visibility and is timely.

Project status

The Activity Output has been re-defined as supporting the enhancement of a regional integration monitoring system. Work on developing comprehensive ASEAN-specific outcome indicators is ongoing by AIMO with technical support from ARISE. Collaboration with other relevant initiatives, for example the new COMPASS project, has also been initiated in this regard.

A separate process on conceptualising the enhancement ASEAN compliance monitoring mechanism, in the context of post-2015 AEC Vision has been initiated by AIMO, and ARISE is anticipated to be providing technical advice as this moves forward.

ARISE has also contributed to the upcoming flagship ASEAN Integration Report and in particular has provided text on three Priority Integration Sectors, namely Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals and Electrical and Electronic Equipment as well as being part of the report’s peer review process.

Summary of results

Workshop successfully held on 20th April in Jakarta with AIMO and ASEAN Stats, and participation from COMPASS and observer from AADCP.

Revised Draft Taxonomy of Sector Indicators prepared in collaboration with AIMO

Text on selected PIS prepared for ASEAN Integration Report

Concept Paper on enhanced compliance monitoring mechanism prepared for AIMO

Resources Mobilised

Expert Days:

Experts Work Days

KE 4 20

S-STE 20


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Incidentals € 661.74


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Sub-Project 1.2.3 ARISE M&E System

Intermediate Outcome: A functioning and effective internal monitoring system for the ARISE Project leading to improved project implementation.

Activity 1.2.3.1 ARISE M&E System

Specific Purpose

Monitoring of the Project activities’ effectiveness, efficiency, and quality assurance as well as the assumptions as set out in the OWP and Project Logical Framework

To establish baseline data, create a management information system and undertake regular data collection and monitoring reporting to assess the key performance indicators towards the achievement of the objectives of ARISE.

Project status

Activity and output level assessment and reporting is undertaken on a regular basis.

Quantitative Baseline positions defined for the selected sub-projects within Component 2. Measurement of outcomes will increasingly be a focus of attention, as ARISE moves into AWP 3.

Summary of results

Second annual monitoring report produced and submitted with 5th Progress report. See Annex 2.

All ARISE managed workshops are assessed through participant feedback survey.

Intermediate outcomes at the sub-project level have been reviewed and refined.

Baselines prepared for selected aspects of Component 2. See Annex 3.

Ongoing liaison with other dialogues partners on their monitoring of integration in particular with AADCP, JAIF, and GIZ. Ad hoc support to ASEC SPCD in their development of a project management system for ASEC.

Resources Mobilised

Expert Days:

Experts Work Days

KE 4 27

Incidentals Nil


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COMPONENT 2 PROGRESS IN ACHIEVING FREE FLOW OF GOODS WITHIN ASEAN

Sub Component 2.1 Enhanced Trade Facilitation Measures – Transport Actual Resource Use

Sub-Project 2.1.1 Implementation of ASEAN Transport Facilitation Agreements


Facilitated movement of goods vehicles across ASEAN borders.

Activity 2.1.1.3 Supporting the implementation of protocol 1 of AFAFGIT – Designation of transit routes and facilities

Specific Purpose

To support the implementation of protocol 1 of the ASEAN Framework Agreement on the Facilitation of Goods in Transit (AFAFGIT). This protocol covers the approved transit transport routes and facilities within ASEAN.

Project status

This activity is in progress. Malaysia and Singapore have yet to agree on the designated transport routes under protocol 1 of AFAFGIT. Discussions are on-going, and the issues are reported regularly to meetings of the Transport Facilitation Working Group.

Summary of results

There have been no additional results since the most recent ARISE six-monthly report (4th).

Resources Mobilised

Expert Days:

No Resources Mobilised


Total 0 21 0 0 0 0 0 € 3,398.50


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Activity 2.1.1.4 Supporting the Implementation of Protocol 3 of AFAFGIT – Types and Quantity of Road Vehicles

Specific Purpose

To support the implementation of protocol 3 of the ASEAN Framework Agreement on the Facilitation of Goods in Transit (AFAFGIT), namely ‘Type and Quantity of Road Vehicles’. The intention is to facilitate cross-border movement of trucks by the adoption of agreed ASEAN standards for types and quantities of road transport transit vehicles.

Project status

This activity is in progress. Under protocol 3 of AFAFGIT, ASEAN Member States have agreed to allow 500 trucks to be used for transit operations by each Member State. This means that a system must be devised at national level for allocating cross-border permits for transit transport vehicles. This will be the responsibility of the different competent authorities at national level. ARISE efforts have been concentrated on the design of a windscreen sticker which all approved vehicles must carry whilst operating cross-border transport movements in ASEAN.

Summary of results

The design of a standard cross-border vehicle windscreen sticker to complement the cross-border permit has been developed, and is under discussion with ASEAN Member States. The proposed design is at Annex 4 to this report, along with a joint ASEC-ARISE submission at Annex 5 to the Transport Facilitation Working Group in April 2015. Annex 6 gives Malaysia’s proposed Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and comments from ARISE and ASEC.

Resources Mobilised

Expert Days:

Experts Work Days

KE 2 5

Incidentals Nil


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Activity 2.2.1.5 Supporting the Implementation Protocol 4 of AFAFGIT – Technical Requirements of Vehicles

Specific Purpose

To support the implementation of protocol 4 of the ASEAN Framework Agreement on the Facilitation of Goods in Transit (AFAFGIT). The objective is to facilitate the cross-border movement of road transit transport vehicles by adopting standard technical specifications among all ASEAN Member States as set out under protocol 4 of AFAFGIT.

Project status

This activity is in progress. ARISE has clarified with ASEAN Member States the documents that will need to be carried, in English, on the cross-border transit transport vehicle. These will be mutually recognised between ASEAN Member States. The documents are:

a) Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate containing the particulars of the vehicle and the owner – mutually recognised; b) Valid Certificate of Inspection – mutually recognised; c) Motor Vehicle Third Party Liability Insurance Cover; d) Consignment Note/Waybill; e) Customs Transit Document for the Goods – ACTS Transit Accompanying Document (TAD) ; and

f) Carrier's Licence – i.e. the Operator’s Licence

Summary of results

A summary of responses from ASEAN Member States to various issues raised by ARISE and the ASEAN Secretariat (ASEC) in relation to protocol 4, among other transport-related issues, is at Annex 7 to this report, prepared by ASEC. ASEAN Member States have agreed on the nature of the documents to be carried on cross-border goods vehicles in accordance with protocol 4 of AFAFGIT.

Resources Mobilised

Expert Days:

Experts Work Days

KE 2 7



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Sub-Project 2.1.2 Supporting the Implementation of ASEAN Passenger Transport Agreement Intermediate Outcome:

Facilitated movement of passenger transport vehicles across ASEAN borders.

Activity 2.1.2.1 Supporting the Finalisation of ASEAN Passenger Transport Agreements

Specific Purpose

To enhance the tourism industries of ASEAN countries by developing guidelines and supporting the implementation of the ASEAN Framework Agreement on the Cross-Border Transport of Passengers in relation to: Harmonised traffic rules and regulations;

Standard application of technical rules for approval road vehicles to be used

for the transit transport of passengers;

The development and application of standard vehicle inspection and

certification procedures;

The designation of approved transport routes; and

The designation of approved entry / exit points.

Project status

This activity is in progress. The latest version of the CBTP agreement and ARISE recommendations for the finalisation of the agreement are under consideration by ASEAN Member States.

Summary of results

The CBTP agreement has been simplified following proposals made by the ARISE expert and prepared for final review by ASEAN Member States. Signature by ASEAN Member States of the final agreement expected to take place later in 2015 at a meeting of the ASEAN Transport Ministers. ARISE will provide resources for any additional support required by AMS for the implementation of aspects of this agreement, depending on the outcomes and needs expressed at the TFWG and TTCB meetings.

Resources Mobilised

Expert Days:

Experts Work Days KE 2 1 Incidentals Nil


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Sub-Project 2.1.3 Implementation of Protocol 5 of the AFAFGIT & AFAFIST


Facilitated cross-border movement of goods vehicles requiring third party vehicle insurance.

Activity 2.1.3.3 Support for the Implementation of Protocol 5 of AFAFGIT – ASEAN Scheme of Compulsory Motor Vehicle Insurance

Specific Purpose

To assist the implementation by ASEAN Member States of Protocol 5 (ASEAN scheme of compulsory motor vehicle insurance) of the ASEAN Framework Agreement on the Facilitation of Goods in Transit (AFAFGIT).

Project status

This activity is in progress. An ARISE expert is in the process of assessing the current situation and making recommendations for the way forward. The objective is to develop a suitable method for ASEAN Member States to purchase 3rd party vehicle insurance in the country of departure. The immediate objective is to facilitate the purchase of 3rd party insurance for Thailand in Singapore and Malaysia, and purchase in Thailand of insurance for Malaysia and Singapore.

Summary of results

Revised terms of reference have been produced for this activity, as at Annex 8 to this report;

A proposed way forward has been developed and shared with the Council of Insurance Bureau (COB).

Resources Mobilised

Expert Days:

Experts Work Days

KE 2 5



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Sub Component 2.2 Implementation of the Pilot ACTS and the Development of a Harmonised ASEAN Customs Environment

Actual Resource Use

Sub-Project 2.2.1 ASEAN Customs Transit System (ACTS) Pilot Intermediate Outcome:

ASEAN Customs Transit System (ACTS) piloted


Total 5 97 0 0 0 51 0 € 146,995.48


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Activity 2.2.1.6 Finalise ACTS Technical Annexes to Protocol 7 of AFAFGIT

Specific Purpose

To finalise the technical annexes to protocol 7 of the AFAFGIT.

Project status

This activity is in progress. Discussions with ASEAN Member States are on-going, with a view to obtaining their agreement to the updated technical annexes to the technical appendix of protocol 7. The technical annexes are:

o Annex 1 – single journey guarantees

o Annex 2 – multiple journey guarantees

o Annex 3 – Application to act as Authorised Transit Trader

o Annex 4 – Transit declaration, electronic format

o Annex 5 – Transit Accompanying Document (TAD) format

o Annex 6 – Transit Accompanying Document – format for list of items

o Annex 7 – Characteristics of seals

o Annex 8 – Enquiry procedure

o Annex 9 – Mutual assistance for the recovery of claims

Summary of results

ARISE has conducted two ACTS Analysis Workshops in conjunction with the ACTS Implementation Team that is developing the ACTS software. In these workshops the electronic messages, data content and procedural inter-actions with ACTS were discussed and agreed in relation to:

The electronic ACTS transit declaration and its related electronic messages at departure, transit and destination;

The Transit Accompanying Document (TAD);

The latest version is at Annex 9 to this report.

Guarantee management;

Authorised Transit Trader handling;

Enquiry procedures.

Resources Mobilised

Expert Days:

Experts Work Days

KE 1 5

KE 2 26

S-STE 1



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Activity 2.2.1.7 ACTS System Development Oversight

Specific Purpose

Support the ACTS tender process and assist the evaluation of replies to the tender. Ensure award of contract in due time.

Oversee the development by the contractor of the ACTS application(s) for the pilot implementation and relevant deliverables.

Project status

This activity is in progress. The EU Delegation has contracted the consortium that will develop the ACTS software. Work has stared on development of the detailed ACTS software specifications in conjunction with the Regional and National ACTS Project Managers, ARISE and ASEAN Member States.

Summary of results

ARISE has conducted two ACTS Analysis Workshops in conjunction with the ACTS Implementation Team. The objective was to develop detailed technical specifications for ACTS, based on the endorsed ACTS High-Level Functional Specifications and User Requirements;

The issues where progress has been made are as follows:

Project Management Environment established

Inception Report prepared, reviewed by ARISE, ASEC and ASEAN Member States and accepted

Project Quality Plan (PQP), reviewed by ARISE, ASEC and ASEAN Member States and accepted

Overall Work Plan (OWP) reviewed by ARISE, ASEC and ASEAN Member States and accepted

Three initiation meetings have been held with ASEAN Member States and the ACTS Implementation Team

Two ACTS Analysis Workshops have been held

Volumes have been estimated for ACTS transactions and number of concurrent ACTS users

The following products have been developed, and reviewed by AMS:

o ACTS electronic messages, ACTS declaration (IE015), anticipated transit records (ATR) anticipated arrival records (AAR) and related electronic responses

o ACTS Technical Specifications

o ACTS Security Specifications

o ACTS Functional Specifications

o ACTS Business Scope Document

o ACTS Information Portal

A summary of the action undertaken by the ACTS implementation team is at Annex 10 to this report.

Resources Mobilised

Expert Days:

Experts Work Days

KE 2 33



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Sub-Project 2.2.2 Implementation of Key Aspects of Customs Integration


ASEAN Customs services more closely integrated.

Activity 2.2.2.3 Support the Implementation of Mutual Assistance (MA) Arrangements in ASEAN

Specific Purpose

To support the development and implementation of a standard regional agreement among ASEAN Customs Authorities on mutual assistance arrangements (MA) that will enhance bilateral and multilateral cooperation between and amongst Customs Authorities.

Project status

This activity is in progress. The plans for enhanced mutual assistance between ASEAN Member States are set out in a Strategic Plan for Customs Development (SPCD), entitled Customs Enforcement and Mutual Assistance, and ARISE has made further proposals to support AMS activities in these plans. The 2012 ASEAN Customs Agreement provides for mutual assistance among ASEAN national Customs authorities. A formal reply from AMS is awaited. Contact has been made with the regional office of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) in order to coordinate these initiatives with their existing arrangements for the exchange and sharing of intelligence information, specifically via Regional Intelligence Liaison Offices (RILO) such as RILO ASIA-Pacific and RILO Western Europe. Other WCO initiatives are Customs Enforcement Networks (CEN), the WCO Model Agreement on Mutual Assistance Agreements, the Nairobi Convention, the Global Information and Intelligence Strategy and the National Information and Intelligence Strategy.

Summary of results

A risk management workshop was held for ASEAN Member States from 23-25 September 2014. Arising from this workshop a proposal was made by ARISE to the ASEAN Customs Enforcement and Compliance Working Group (CECWG) for ARISE to support the development of standard mutual assistance arrangements among ASEAN Member states, specifically: ARISE, ASEC and AMS to conduct a review of AMS/ASEAN legislative provisions, including Customs Mutual Assistance Agreements, to establish whether new legislative provisions are necessary to cover new risk management procedures. This should be in the form of Customs Mutual Assistance Agreements, which should contain provisions for the routine exchange of data (rather than as a result of a specific request or where there is suspicion of an irregularity).

Resources Mobilised

Expert Days:

Experts Work Days

KE 2 3

Incidentals Nil


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Activity 2.2.2.4 Support the Implementation of Authorised Economic Operator Programmes (AEO)

Specific Purpose

To support AMS in the implementation of Authorised Economic Operators (AEO) programme

Project status

This activity is in progress. The overall strategy for ASEAN Customs Authorities in their development of AEO programmes has been set out in a Strategic Plan for Customs Development (SPCD). The lead country is Malaysia. The needs of ASEAN Member States in the development of AEO programmes have been identified by means of a survey administered by Malaysia. The main needs identified are:

Capacity building in implementation of AEO programmes;

The development of arrangement for mutual recognition of AEO programmes between ASEAN Member States;

Training of AEO trainers, specifically in:

• WCO AEO Implementation Guide; • WCO Guidelines for developing mutual recognition agreements; • Process of authorization (validation and verification); • Post authorization audit.

ARISE has made proposals for further support in these areas, as at Annex 11 to this report.

Summary of results

ARISE ran a workshop designed to support the development of AEO programmes in ASEAN, supported by the World Customs Organisation; the workshop programme and concept note is at Annex 12 to this report;

ARISE ran a workshop for the training of AEO trainers within Customs Authorities of ASEAN Member States; the workshop programme is at Annex 13 to this report, and the workshop report is at Annex 14.

Resources Mobilised

Expert Days:

Experts Work Days

KE 2 26

S-STE 50



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Activity 2.2.2.5 Support the Implementation of Self-Certification Scheme for Rules of Origin (ROO)

Specific Purpose

To support the implementation a unified regional self-certification scheme for rules of origin (ROO) in ASEAN.

Project status

Various other dialogue partners, specifically the Japanese and United States of America (USA), have carried out activities in support of this activity. As a result, to avoid the risk of duplication of effort and sending mixed messages to AMS, this activity has been discontinued.

Summary of results

None, activity now dropped from AWP2 and AWP3.

Resources Mobilised

Expert Days:


Activity 2.2.2.6 Support the Implementation of Risk Management Schemes in ASEAN

Specific Purpose

To assist in the development of a risk management scheme leading to a more harmonised Customs environment in support of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC).

Project status

This activity is in progress. Proposals for further support from ARISE have been made to the ASEAN Customs Enforcement and Compliance Working Group (CECWG) and a formal response is awaited.

Summary of results

As part of the risk management recommendations made by ARISE in late 2014, ARISE has established the technical assistance needs of ASEAN Member States for support in the development of risk management programmes. These are at Annex 15 to this report.

Annex 16 of this report shows the recommendations and proposed implementation plan for the further development of risk management programmes in ASEAN.

Resources Mobilised

Expert Days:

Experts Work Days

KE 2 2



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Sub Component 2.3 Enhanced Policy Framework for the ASEAN Quality Infrastructure

Actual Resource Use

Sub-Project 2.3.1 ASEAN Policy Guideline on Standards and Conformance (APGSC)


Adoption of updated Policy Guideline on Standards and Conformance (APGSC), which will contribute towards a single market and production base.


Total 0 0 15 0 0 0 0 € 1,138.69


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Activity 2.3.1.2 Adoption of the Revised ASEAN Policy on Standards & Conformance, and Support its Implementation

Specific Purpose

To assist working group 1 (WG 1) in revising the ASEAN Policy Guideline on Standards and Conformance (APSGC), and assisting in the dissemination and implementation by ACCSQ and its product working groups.

Project status

Following the approval by WG 1 of the final draft the ASEAN Guidelines for Standards, Technical Regulations, and Conformity Assessment Procedures (AG STRACAP) were endorsed by the ACCSQ.

A preliminary review of the ASEAN Framework Agreement on MRAs was undertaken by ARISE for WG 1. ACCSQ has endorsed WG 1 to proceed with its plans to revise this Agreement. A draft of the revised version, that was developed by ARISE, will be deliberated at the next meeting planned for June 2015.

Upon request of WG 1, two additional parts to “Guidelines for the Development of Mutual Recognition Arrangements have been developed. These are guidance on determining the scope of ASEAN MRAs (Annex 17) the development of a set of terminology for MRAs (Annex 18). The drafts will be discussed at the next WG 1 meeting to be held in June 2015.

Summary of results

A new draft developed for the Framework Agreement has been developed for review by WG 1 (Annex 19) upon approval of this work by ACCSQ.

A compilation of terms and definitions for use in ASEAN MRAs has been developed sent to WG 1 for review.

The supplements to the ‘Guidelines for the Development of Mutual Recognition Arrangements’ on determination of the scope of MRAS have been developed for WG 1

Resources Mobilised

Expert Days:

Experts Work Days

KE 3 8



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Sub-Project 2.3.2 Post Market Surveillance Policy Development Intermediate Outcome:

Common policy for market surveillance in ASEAN that facilitates implementation of harmonised regulatory schemes.

Activity 2.3.2.2 Development of Post Market Surveillance Policy

Specific Purpose

Assistance for the development of a policy for post market surveillance established in ASEAN to support harmonised regulatory regimes established for the ASEAN Economic Community.

Project status

A workshop held in October 2014 for the ASEAN Cosmetics Committee (ACC) included a one day session on market surveillance. This was in response to a decision of the ACCSQ that market surveillance be discussed with regulators in the specific sectors. The results of the workshop and recommendations (Annex 20) were presented to ACC, WG 2 and to ACCSQ. Based on the recommendation of WG 2, ACCSQ has decided not to pursue the development of a generic ASEAN Guideline for Market Surveillance. The recommendation from the workshop for the ACC to develop a guideline market surveillance applicable specifically to the cosmetics sector is awaiting decision of the ACC.

Summary of results

The workshop for the ACC held on Oct 1-2nd 2014 contained several recommendations on the development of Market Surveillance for the cosmetics sector and also for generic guidelines. The decision of ACCSQ, was that market surveillance should be dealt with within sectoral groups. This has made it not possible to continue with ARISE’s proposal for generic guidelines. ARISE experts maintain that there is value in the development of generic guidance as this will provide a basis and for a consistent and more systematic implementation of market surveillance in the harmonised regulatory regimes for the cosmetics, electrical and electronic equipment and other sectors. ARISE will focus to intervene at the sectoral level.

Resources Mobilised

Expert Days:



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Sub-Project 2.3.3 ASEAN Policy on Accreditation and Conformity Assessment Intermediate Outcome:

Common ASEAN policy on accreditation and conformity assessment with relevant implementation guidelines.

Activity 2.3.3.2 Policy on Conformity Assessment and Accreditation

Specific Purpose

The activity will assist WG 2 and ACCSQ to develop the policy guide, assist in the dissemination and facilitate implementation by all Member States. The guide on accreditation and conformity assessment provides harmonised requirements to support the implementation of the Sectoral MRAs and the Harmonised Regulatory Regimes that are developed by the Product Working Groups under the ACCSQ.

Project status

The draft ‘Guidelines on Accreditation and Conformity Assessment’ that were developed have been endorsed by the WG2 and subsequently by thee ACCSQ at meeting in April 2015. (Annex 21).

The proposal on the development of ASEAN Guidelines for Laboratory networks has been endorsed by the ACCSQ (Annex 22). The guidelines have been reviewed by WG 2 and decision has been taken to proceed the further consult with other working groups to finalise these.

Summary of results

The ‘ASEAN Guidelines on Accreditation and Conformity Assessment’ that were developed have been endorsed by the WG2

The ‘ASEAN Guidelines for Laboratory Networks’ drafted and presented to WG 2 for their consideration.

Resources Mobilised

Expert Days:

Experts Work Days

KE 3 7



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Sub Component 2.4 Harmonisation of Standards in ASEAN

Actual Resource Use

Sub-Project 2.4.1 ASEAN Policy on Harmonisation of Standards


ASEAN policy for the harmonisation of standards adopted and implemented.


Total 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 € 1,185.56

Activity 2.4.1.2 Finalisation and Implementation of Policy & Guidelines for Harmonised Standards

Specific Purpose

Support and facilitate WG1 and ACCSQ to finalise and implement the policy and guidelines through dissemination to product working groups and adoption by national standards bodies.

Project status

The guidelines for harmonisation of standards in ASEAN have been finalised. ARISE has explained these o the Rubber Products Working Group (RBWG), the ASEAN Cosmetics Committee (ACC), and the Prepared Foodstuffs Working Group (PFPWG) as part of the plans to disseminate and implement these.

Work is underway for the development of the harmonised standards database that was proposed in the guidelines. This work entails the development of software and the compilation of the harmonised standards and accompanying information for populating the database.

Summary of results

The ASEAN Guidelines for Harmonised Standards have been explained to the ASEAN Product Working Groups; i.e. RBWG, PFPWG, ACC.

Short term experts engaged to compile harmonised standards data and develop software for the harmonised standards database.

Resources Mobilised

Expert Days:

Experts Work Days

KE 3 8



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Sub Component 2.5 Integration of Selected Priority Sectors

Actual Resource Use

Sub-Project 2.5.1 ASEAN Harmonised Food Control System


A common regulatory framework for food safety incorporating harmonised technical

requirements for food product safety and supporting systems including those for risk

assessment mechanisms and the reference laboratories network.


Total 8 0 57 4 0 74 3 € 77,502.67


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Activity 2.5.1.5 Development of ASEAN Food Safety Policy Recommendations and Road Map for the Realisation of a Regulatory Framework for Food Safety

Specific Purpose

To assist the Prepared Foodstuffs Product Working Group, the ASEAN Experts Group on Food Safety, and the related working groups under SOM-AMAF to realise the establishment of a Regulatory Framework for Food Safety in ASEAN.

Project status

Work on the formulation of a food safety policy that will support the regional framework for food safety has progressed. A workshop was held in March 23, 2015 in Kuala Lumpur to deliberate on the 2nd draft for the policy that incorporated comments from member states.(Annex 23)

The 3rd draft of the policy has been developed at the workshop. A time line has been established for the endorsement of the policy at the 2015 ASEAN leaders meeting.

A workshop for the development of ASEAN Common Food Control Requirements (ACFCR) and development of new ACFCRs on labelling and for HACCP auditing was conducted in December 2015. This workshop also included a session to deliberate on-going contentious issues that remain in the finalisation of the MRA for prepared foodstuffs.

A workshop was held on the margins of the PFPWG meeting in February 2015 to discuss the development of harmonised requirements for food contact materials in ASEAN.

A workshop was organised for the development of operating procedures for the ASEAN Risk Assessment Centre (ARAC) on March 24-27 2015. This workshop follows the endorsement by SOM-AMAF for the establishment of ARAC in 2014

Work is undergoing on the mapping of ASEAN Member State food safety regulatory profiles by appointed experts.

Summary of results

The 3rd draft of the ASEAN Food Safety Policy developed and circulated.

The workshop in February 2015 resulted in development of draft guidelines for food contact materials for ASEAN (Annex 11RRS).

A workshop for development ACFCR) and development of new ACFCRs on labelling and for HACCP auditing was conducted.

A workshop for the development of operating procedures for the ASEAN Risk Assessment Centre that was held on March 24-27, 2015 in Kuala Lumpur.

Resources Mobilised

Expert Days:

Experts Work Days

KE 1 8

KE 3 39

S-STE 44

J-STE 3



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Sub-Project 2.5.2 ASEAN Harmonised Cosmetics Scheme


Improvements in the implementation of the Harmonised Cosmetics Regulatory Scheme.

Activity 2.5.2.3 Enhancing Implementation of the ASEAN Harmonised Cosmetics Regulatory Scheme

Specific Purpose

To assist the ASEAN Member States to enhance the implementation of the AHCRS and assist the ASEAN Cosmetics Committee in the coordination and monitoring of the implementation.

Project status

A workshop was organised to inform the AMS of the results of the evaluation and recommendations of the evaluation of the implementation that was undertaken in AWP 1. The recommendations for the follow-up to the evaluation have been explained to the ACC at its meeting in November 2014. The recommended follow-up includes the revision of the ASEAN Cosmetics Directive (ACD), development of a guideline for market surveillance and classifying cosmetics products in risk categories. The ACC has additionally requested for assistance in updating its training modules for Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).

The updating of the ACD has been endorsed by the ACCSQ and the decisions other recommendations are expected at the next ACC meeting in May 2015.

The ACCSQ has approved the publication of the Summary report of the evaluation of the ACHRS.

Summary of results

A set of recommendations on the implementation of the Cosmetics Directive elaborated to the ACC.

ACCSQ approved work towards the review of specific clauses of the ASEAN Cosmetics Directive.

Publication of the Summary report of the evaluation of the ACHRS. (Annex 24)

Resources Mobilised

Expert Days:

Experts Work Days

KE 3 9

KE 4 1



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Sub-Project 2.5.3 ASEAN Harmonised Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulatory Regime


Further Market Integration in the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Sector.

Activity 2.5.3.1 Evaluation of the implementation of the ASEAN EEE MRA

Specific Purpose

Evaluation of effectiveness and results of the ASEAN Electrical and Electronic Equipment MRA will provide the Joint Sectoral Committee Electrical and Electronic Equipment and ASEAN Members States with feedback on the level of implementation, benefits, and on any on-going difficulties faced by industry and the regulators. It will assist in the development of recommendations for the AHEEERR and for ASEAN market integration in the sector as envisaged in the AEC Blueprint. The results of the EEE MRA evaluation will be available in June 2015 and will be presented to the JSC EEE.

Project status

Two short term specialist experts have been appointed to undertake this work. This activity is on-going and expected to be completed by end June 2015.

Summary of results

Work on the evaluation of the impact of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment MRA initiated.

Resources Mobilised

Expert Days:

Experts Work Days

KE 3 9

KE 4 3

S-STE 30



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Sub-Project 2.5.4 ASEAN Regulatory Framework in the Automotive Product Sector


Recommendations for the development of a regulatory framework for the market integration of automotive product sector.

Activity 2.5.4.2 Facilitating Market Integration for the Automotive Sector in ASEAN

Specific Purpose

To organise a workshop for representatives of relevant regulatory agencies in ASEAN:

i. To facilitate progress towards the establishment of mutual recognition and harmonisation of technical requirements in the automotive sector

ii. To establish an understanding of the issues that need to be addressed to develop a long term road map for market integration in the ASEAN Automotive Sector.

Project status

The workshop that was planned for AWP II has been postponed to be implemented in AWP III.

Summary of results

Nil.

Resources Mobilised

Expert Days:



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Sub-Project 2.5.5 Market Integration for the Pharmaceutical Sector Intermediate Outcome:

Establishing mutual recognition of Bioequivalence Study Reports for the Pharmaceutical Sector which leads to enhanced trade.

Activity 2.5.5.1 Support for the Development of Mutual Recognition Arrangements for the Pharmaceutical Sector

Specific Purpose

To assist the ASEAN Pharmaceutical Products Working Group (PPWG) to support the development of the Mutual Recognition Arrangement for Bio-equivalence (BE) Study Reports. The support will assist in achieving the AEM Key Deliverables 2015, to support the realization of ASEAN Economic Integration.

Project status

A workshop was held for the PPWG on the 20-21 October 2015 deliberated on the scope, objectives, contents an implementation of the MRA. On-going discussions by the PFPWG on the MRA are continuing. The PPWG has requested continued support from ARISE in development of the MRA. Annex 25 contains the Programme and draft MRA that was developed at the workshop.

Summary of results

A draft MRA developed for recognition of bioequivalence study reports in ASEAN.

Resources Mobilised

Expert Days:



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Sub Component 2.6 Enhanced National Quality Infrastructure in CLMV

Actual Resource Use

Sub-Project 2.6.2 Enhancing Quality Infrastructure in CLMV


Development of capacity of CLMV for the implementation of harmonised technical requirements for food product safety and quality, the ASEAN Cosmetics Directive (ACD), the AHEEERR and automotive sector regulations.


Total 0 0 13 0 0 35.5 0 € 15,600.59


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Activity 2.6.2.3 Assistance in Development of EEE Legislation in CLM and Transposition of AHEERR

Specific Purpose

The activity is implemented with the objective of:

• enhancing the awareness of policy makers, industry representatives and other stakeholders on regulations for electrical and electronic equipment; and

• assisting Lao PDR and Myanmar to develop regulations for Electrical and Electronic Equipment and assisting Cambodia in upgrading its EEE regulations to prepare implementing the ASEAN Harmonised Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulatory Regime.

Project status

Implementation of the project is ongoing. After the 2 missions to Lao PDR and Cambodia by the expert in the previous period to undertake a study of the requirements and plan the development of recommendations and conducting workshops, the following has been accomplished:

1. The review of the new Electrical Safety Regulations was completed mission for Cambodia. Cambodia has since finalised these and submitted these to the JSC EEE for acceptance as compliant to the AHEEERR. The review and recommendations are in (Annex 26).

2. Following a visit by the short term expert in November 2914, a workshop was held for stakeholders in the Electrical & Electronic sector in Myanmar on March 10-11, 2015 November 2014. This was followed by in-depth discussions with the authorities on the development of regulations on March 12, 2013.

The work on the development of EEE Safety Regulations will continue in AWP III.

Summary of results

Recommendations have been made to Cambodia on draft regulations for implementing AHEEERR.

Cambodia’s new EEE regulations have been approved by the government and submitted to the JSC EEE for acceptance.

A workshop for stakeholders’ and Electrical Safety regulatory authorities held in Myanmar on the March 10-11, 2015.

Resources Mobilised

Expert Days:

Experts Work Days

KE 3 13

S-STE 35.5



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Sub Component 2.7 Stakeholders’ Engagement in Integration Initiatives

Actual Resource Use

Sub-Project 2.7.1 Programme for Stakeholder Engagement

Intermediate Outcome

Improvements in Consumer Participation and Empowerment for Food Safety within ASEAN Member States


Total 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 € 0

Activity 2.7.1.1 Consumer Engagement in ASEAN Food Safety Framework

Specific Purpose

The activity will map the current situation of consumer participation and empowerment in the 10 ASEAN Member States. The target groups of schools have been identified for this stage. The results of the mapping will be utilised for the development of recommendations for enhanced consumer participation in food safety including development of guidelines.

Project status

The work is undertaken to assist the ASEAN Exerts group on Food Safety (AEGFS). The AEGFS has appointed Indonesia to lead this work. The expert ARISE engaged in October 2014 quit and a new expert was appointed to who is working with the Indonesian agency responsible (BPOM) to implement the programme. Questionnaires for the investigation have been developed and the launching workshop has been planned for May 2015.

Summary of results

Preparatory for the conduct of the study has undertaken by the expert and plans have been made for a workshop for AMS representatives to be held in May 2015.

Resources Mobilised

Expert Days:

Experts Work Days

KE 3 1

Incidentals Nil

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COMPONENT 3: STRENGTHENED CAPACITY OF THE ASEAN SECRETARIAT TO SUPPORT AEC IMPLEMENTATION AND INTEGRATION

Sub Component 3.1 Increase Staff Capacity of the ASEAN Secretariat

Actual Resource Use

Sub-Project 3.1.1 Support for the Recruitment of Additional Staff


ASEC Institutional Capacity increased as defined in the Grant Agreement in support of ASEAN Economic Integration.

Activity 3.1.1.1 Recruitment and capacity building of new ASEC staff under Grant Contract


Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 € 0

Activity 3.1.1.1 Recruitment and Capacity Building for New ASEC Staff under Grant Contract

Specific Purpose

Increase the staff capacity of the ASEAN Secretariat, in the form of external staff and/or seconded national experts, in order to support ASEAN economic integration process in particular, but not limited to, in the key integration initiatives supported by Component 2 of ARISE.

Project status

This activity is completed

Summary of results

As of the end of April 2014, out of the 10 ARISE funded positions, 9 have been recruited, with only the position of Chief Internal unfilled. ARISE has completed its support on this activity

Resources Mobilised

Expert Days:



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Sub Component 3.2 Institutional Capacity Building

Actual Resource Use

Sub-Project 3.2.1 Management of the Grant Agreement by the ASEC

Intermediate Outcome: Significant progress made in meeting the Seven Pillar Criteria thereby facilitating ASEC becoming a direct recipient of EU funds. Activity 3.2.1.1: Demand-driven assistance on Grant Contract management


Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 € 0

Activity 3.2.1.1 Demand-driven Assistance on Grant Contract Management

Specific Purpose

To provide support when requested for the development of the institutional capacity of the ASEC, in particular, but not limited to, the areas identified in the “Seven Pillar” assessment (such as internal audit and procurement procedures for the ASEC to be fully compliant with the assessment).

Project status

ARISE has not been requested to provide any support during the period.

Summary of results

No significant activity has taken place during the reporting period, and therefore no results are reported.

Resources Mobilised Expert Days:


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Section 2: OVERVIEW OF USE OF RESOURCES

The following table shows the cumulative use of resources namely from the start of the project on the 1st November 2012 until 30th April 2015

The subsequent table provides the detailed breakdown of the resources mobilised at the activity level.

Cumulative Resource Use

Reporting Period KE1 KE2 KE3 KE4 KE5 Senior

Short Term Junior

Short Term Incidentals

Inception Period (November 2012- April 2013)

113

37

99 42 50 148 0 € 60,706.73

2nd Six Monthly Period (May 2013 - October 2013)

115 122 114 46 68 114 13 € 86,259.24

3rd Six Monthly Period (November 2013 - April 2014)

115 108 109 29 37 235.5 61 € 248,870.21

4th Six Monthly Period (May 2014 – October 2014)

106 122 116 46 73 212.50 21 € 242,607.72

5th Six Monthly Period (November 2014 – April 2015)

116 118 107 56 57 265.5 43 € 385,915.94

Actual to Date

565 507 545 219 285 975.5 138 € 1,024,359.84

Project Budget

880 880 880 440 440 2,160 240 € 2,000,000

Addendum 0 0 0 0 0 170 0 € 73,350


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Revised Budget 880 880 880 440 440 2,330 240 € 2,073,350

Balance Remaining 315 373 335 221 155 1,354.50 102 € 1,048,990.16


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Resource Use: 1st November 2014 to 30th April 2015

Sub Component / Sub-Project

Title KE1 KE2 KE3 KE4 KE5 Senior Short Term

Junior Short Term

Incidentals (€)

Sub Component 0.1 Project Management 99 10 13 5 6 0 0 8,523.06

Sub Component 0.2 Visibility 1 0 0 0 0 0 15 10,704.92

Sub Component 0.3 Resource Management 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Sub-Project 1.1.1 "On-demand" High-level EU-ASEAN Dialogue

Activity 1.1.1.2 Facilitating high-level discussions and meetings with EU counterparts

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 51,072.99

Activity 1.1.1.3 ASEAN Agriculture and Forestry Sector Reorganising Support

0 0 0 0 2 41 25 6,306.61

Sub-Project 1.1.2 Support to ATIGA Implementation

Activity 1.1.2.3

Assisting in the development and operationalization of the ATR/NTRs, with particular focus on the notification and transparency of NTMs

3 0 0 0 49 44 0 60,878.72

Sub-Project 1.2.1 Enhanced AEC Scorecard Monitoring

Activity 1.2.1.2 Enhanced AEC Scorecard Development 0 0 0 20 0 20 0 661.74

Sub-Project 1.2.2 ASEC M&E Capacity Building

Activity 1.2.2.6 Support to the Seminar and Workshop on ACSS Strategic Plan 2016 - 2020

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0


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Sub-Project 1.2.3 ARISE M&E System

Activity 1.2.3.1 ARISE M&E System Design (Tier 3) - Methodology, Design and Scope of ARISE M&E

0 0 0 27 0 0 0 0

Sub-Project 2.1.1 Implementation of ASEAN Transport Facilitation Agreements

Activity 2.1.1.3 Supporting the implementation of Protocol 1 of AFAFGIT - Designation of transit routes and facilities

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Activity 2.1.1.4 Supporting in the implementation of Protocol 3 of AFAFGIT - Types and quality of road vehicles

0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0

Activity 2.1.1.5 Supporting the implementation of Protocol 4 of AFAFGIT - Technical requirements of vehicles

0 7 0 0 0 0 0 2,557.25

Sub-Project 2.1.2 Supporting the implementation of ASEAN passenger transport agreement

Activity 2.1.2.1

Supporting the implementation of the ASEAN Framework Agreement on Cross Border Transport of Passengers (ASEAN CBTP)

0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

Sub-Project 2.1.3

Support for the Implementation of Protocol 5 of the ASEAN Framework Agreement on the Facilitation of Goods in Transit (AFAFGIT) & ASEAN Framework Agreement on the Facilitation of Inter-State Transport (AFAFIST)

Activity 2.1.3.3 Support for the implementation of Protocol 5 of AFAFGIT

0 5 0 0 0 0 0 841.25

Sub-Project 2.2.1 ASEAN Customs Transit System (ACTS) Piloted

Activity 2.2.1.6 Finalise ACTS technical annexes to Protocol 7 of AFAFGIT

5 26 0 0 0 1 0 15,809.34


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Activity 2.2.1.7 Oversee ACTS system development 0 33 0 0 0 0 0 67,844.00

Sub-Project 2.2.2 Supporting the Implementation of the key aspects of Customs integration

Activity 2.2.2.3 Support the implementation of mutual assistance arrangements in ASEAN

0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0

Activity 2.2.2.4 Support the implementation of Authorised Economic Operator Programmes (AEO)

0 26 0 0 0 50 0 58,876.51

Activity 2.2.2.5 Support the implementation of self-certification scheme for rules of origin

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Activity 2.2.2.6 Support the implementation of risk management schemes

0 2 0 0 0 0 0 4,465.63

Sub-Project 2.3.1 Review of the ASEAN Policy Guideline on Standards and Conformance (APGSC)

Activity 2.3.1.2 Adoption of the revised ASEAN Policy on Standards & Conformance, and support its implementation

0 0 8 0 0 0 0 203.51

Sub-Project 2.3.2 Post Market Surveillance Policy Development

Activity 2.3.2.2 Development of Post Market Surveillance Policy

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Sub-Project 2.3.3 Developing ASEAN policy on accreditation and conformity assessment

Activity 2.3.3.2 Policy and guidelines on conformity assessment and accreditation - finalisation, dissemination, implementation

0 0 7 0 0 0 0 935.18

Sub-Project 2.4.1 Development of an ASEAN Policy on Harmonisation of Standards

Activity 2.4.1.2 Finalisation and implementation of Policy Guidelines for Harmonised Standards

0 0 8 0 0 0 0 1,185.56

Sub-Project 2.5.1 Development of an ASEAN Regulatory Framework for Food Safety


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Activity 2.5.1.5

Development of ASEAN food safety policy recommendations and road map for the realisation of a regulatory framework for food safety

8 0 39 0 0 44 3 73,476.88

Sub-Project 2.5.2 Implementation of the Agreement to the Harmonised Cosmetics Regulatory Scheme

Activity 2.5.2.3 Enhancing implementation of the harmonised cosmetics regulatory scheme

0 0 9 1 0 0 0 1,103.38

Sub-Project 2.5.3 Implementation of the Agreement to the harmonized electrical and electronic equipment regulatory regime - AHEEERR

Activity 2.5.3.1 Evaluation of the implementation of the ASEAN EEE MRA

0 0 9 3 0 30 0 2,922.41

Sub-Project 2.5.4 Development of an ASEAN Regulatory Framework in the Automotive Product Sector

Activity 2.5.4.2 Facilitating Market Integration for the Automotive Sector in ASEAN

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Sub-Project 2.5.5 Market Integration for the Pharmaceutical Sector

Activity 2.5.5.1 Support for the Development of Mutual Recognition Arrangements for the Pharmaceutical Sector

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Sub-Project 2.6.2 Enhancing Quality Infrastructure in CLMV

Activity 2.6.2.3 Assistance in Development of EEE Legislation in CLM and transposition of AHEEERR

0 0 13 0 0 35.5 0 15,600.59

Sub-Project 2.7.1 Programme for Stakeholder Engagement

Activity 2.7.1.1 Consumer Engagement in ASEAN Food Safety Framework

0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0

Sub-Project 3.1.1 Recruitment of additional staff


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Activity 3.1.1.1 Recruitment and Capacity Building of New ASEC Staff under Grant Contract

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Sub-Project 3.2.1 Management of the Grant Agreement by the ASEC

Activity 3.2.1.1 Demand-driven Assistance on Grant Contract Management

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Other Incidental Expenditures

Bank Charges 1,946.41

Communication 0

Totals 116 118 107 56 57 265.5 43 385,915.94


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Section 3: STATUS UPDATE OF ACTIVITIES (MONITORING TABLE)

AWP II: 2014/2015 Not Started

In Planning

Under Implementation

Quarters 3 and 4 Activities

Q3 Status Q4 Status

Activity November December January

February March April Overall Status

0.1 Project management X X X X X X Completed

0.2 Visibility X X X X X X Completed

0.3 Resource management X X X X X X Completed

1.1.1.2 Facilitating high-level discussions and meetings with EU counterparts

X X X X X X Completed

1.1.1.3 ASEAN Agriculture and Forestry Sector Reorganising Support

X X X Ongoing

1.1.2.3 Assisting in the development and operationalization of the ATR/NTRs,

X X X X X X Ongoing

1.1.3.1 AEC symposia on regional integration X

Rescheduled

1.2.1.2 Enhanced AEC Scorecard Development X X X X X X Completed

1.2.2.4 M&E Training (Tier 2) Rescheduled

1.2.2.6 Support to the Seminar and Workshop on ACSS Strategic Plan 2016-2020

Completed

1.2.3.1 ARISE M&E System Design (Tier 3) (ongoing from AWP 1) X X Completed

2.1.1.3 Supporting the implementation of protocol 1 of AFAFGIT – Designation of transit routes and facilities

Rescheduled

2.1.1.4 Supporting the implementation of protocol 3 of AFAFGIT X

X X

completed


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2.1.1.5 Supporting the implementation protocol 4 of AFAFGIT – Technical requirements of vehicles

X

Completed

2.1.2.1 Supporting the finalisation of ASEAN passenger transport agreements

X

Completed

2.1.3.3 Support for the implementation of protocol 5 of AFAFGIT – ASEAN scheme of compulsory motor vehicle insurance

Rescheduled

2.2.1.6 Finalise ACTS technical annexes to Protocol 7 of AFAFGIT X X X

X X X

Ongoing

2.2.1.7 ACTS system development oversight X X X X X X Completed

2.2.2.3 Support the implementation mutual assistance (MA) arrangements in ASEAN

X X X Completed

2.2.2.4 Support the implementation of Authorised Economic Operator Programmes (AEO)

X

X X X

Completed

2.2.2.5 Support the implementation of self-certification scheme for rules of origin (ROO)

Cancelled

2.2.2.6 Support the implementation of risk management schemes in ASEAN

X

Completed

2.3.1.2 Adoption of the revised ASEAN Policy on Standards & Conformance, and supporting implementation

X X Completed,

2.3.2.2 Development of Post Market Surveillance Policy & Regulators Workshop

X

X Completed

2.3.3.2 Policy on Conformity Assessment and Accreditation X X Completed

2.4.1.2 Finalisation and Implementation of Policy & Guidelines for Harmonised Standards

X X X completed,

2.5.1.5 Development of ASEAN food safety policy recommendations and road map for the realisation of a regulatory framework for food safety

X X X X X X Ongoing

2.5.2.3 Enhancing implementation of the harmonised cosmetics regulatory scheme

X X X

X Completed

2.5.3.1 Evaluation of the implementation of the EEEMRA X X X X Ongoing

2.5.4.2 Facilitating Market Integration for the Automotive Sector in ASEAN

Rescheduled


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2.5.5.1 Support for the Development of Mutual Recognition Arrangements for the Pharmaceutical Sector

X X Completed,

2.6.2.3 Assistance in Development of EEE Legislation in CLM and transposition of AHEERR


2.7.1.1 Consumer Engagement in ASEAN Food Safety Framework X X X X X X Ongoing

3.1.1.1 Recruitment and capacity building of new ASEC staff under Grant Contract


3.2.1.1 Demand-driven assistance on Grant Contract management X X X X X X Completed


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Section 4: List of Meetings and Workshops


Paul Mandl 1 13-15 January 2015 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 8th Meeting of SWG-ACTS


Bangkok, Thailand 20th Meeting of PFPWG



5 12 - 13 March 2015 Bangkok, Thailand 2nd Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Transport and Trade Facilitation Development Partners' Meeting

6 1-3 April 2015 Bangkok, Thailand Regional Consultation in “Enhancing Inter-ministerial Coordination to strengthen Food Safety”

7 17 April 2015 Singapore Presentation to ASEAN Food and Beverage Alliance Meeting




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Name No. Dates Place Workshops/Study tours/Trainings

Paul Mandl 1 25-26 November 2014 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Two-Day National Workshop on ATR/NTR/NTMs and Notification Procedures under the ATIGA, Malaysia


3 16-17 December 2014 Manila, Philippines ASEAN PPP Networking Forum: Towards an ASEAN PPP Agenda


5 10-11 March 2015 Yangon, Myanmar Workshop for Myanmar Development of Safety Regulation for Electrical & Electronic Equipment


7 24-26 March 2015 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Workshop on Operational Procedures for the ASEAN Risk Assessment Centre for Food Safety (ARAC)



Glyn Evans 1 17 November 2014 Bangkok, Thailand Private Seminar on ACTS hosted by ASEAN Federation of Forwarders Association (AFFA)

2 13-15 January 2015 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 8th Meeting of SWG-ACTS

3 17-19 March 2015 Manila, Philippines 17th Meeting of Customs Enforcement and Compliance Working Group (CECWG)

4 14-16 April 2015 Singapore 18th CPTFWG Meeting

5 20-23 April 2015 Surabaya, Indonesia 29th ASEAN Transport Facilitation Working Group (TFWG)

6 24 April 2015 Surabaya, Indonesia ASEAN, BIMP-EAGA and IMT-GT Land Transport Facilitation Consultation Meeting



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Glyn Evans 1 10-14 November 2014 Bangkok, Thailand and Singapore

Visit to ACTS Pilot Countries with ACTS Implementation Team, Thailand and Singapore

2 19-20 November 2014 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Visit to ACTS Pilot Countries with ACTS Implementation Team, Malaysia

3 27-29 January 2015 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia ASEAN AEO Workshop

4 3-5 February 2015 Bukit Kayu Hitam, Malaysia

To examine the border clearance procedures for goods being transported by road, as carried out by all agencies, with a view to simplification and rationalisation in preparation for the implementation of ACTS, the ASEAN Customs Transit System

5 9-13 February 2015 Jakarta, Indonesia ASEAN Training of AEO Trainers


7 12 March 2015 Johor Bahru, Malaysia

To examine the border clearance procedures for goods being transported by road, as carried out by all agencies, with a view to simplification and rationalisation in preparation for the implementation of ACTS, the ASEAN Customs Transit System

8 23-27 March 2015 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Second ACTS Analysis Workshop


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Rajinder Raj Sud 1 26-28 November 2014 Manila, Philippines 4th ACLTLC Meeting and 21st ACC Meeting

2 6 February 2015 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Meeting with Chair of WG 1 on the guidelines for the determination of the scope of MRAs, terminology for MRAs and on the revision to the MRA Framework Agreement


Bangkok, Thailand 6th Meeting of AFTLC and 20th Meeting of PFPWG

4 12 March 2015 Yangon, Myanmar Meeting with Myanmar Scientific & Technological Research Department

5 15-16 April 2015 Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam ACCSQ – WG2 Meeting



Rajinder Raj Sud 1 15-17 December 2014 Jakarta, Indonesia Workshop on the Development of the ACFCR for Food Labelling and Audit and Certification of Food Hygiene and HACCP

2 10-11 March 2015 Yangon, Myanmar Workshop for Myanmar on the Development of Safety Regulations for Electrical & Electronic Equipment

3 17 March 2015 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia EU-ARISE Workshop on MRA


5 24-26 March 2015 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Workshop on Operational Procedures for the ASEAN Risk Assessment Centre for Food Safety (ARAC)


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Keith Atkinson 1 25-26 November 2014 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Internal monitoring for the Two-Day National Workshop on ATR/NTR/NTMs and Notification Procedures under the ATIGA, Malaysia

2 20 April 2015 Jakarta, Indonesia Workshop on AEC Enhanced Monitoring Mechanism: AIMO Strategy and the Role of Knowledge /Development Partners


Paolo Vergano 1 17-21 January 2015 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 17th CCA Meeting




Paolo Vergano 1 20-21 November 2014 Siem Reap, Cambodia Two-Day National Workshop on ATR/NTR/NTMs and Notification Procedures under the ATIGA, Cambodia

2 25-26 November 2014 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Two-Day National Workshop on ATR/NTR/NTMs and Notification Procedures under the ATIGA, Malaysia




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Section 5: List of Annexes

Annex 1 – EU Newsletters November 2014 – April 2015

Annex 1 – Analytics All Web Site Data Audience Overview 20140601 – 20150430

Annex 1 – Analytics All Web Site Data Location 20140601 – 20150430

Annex 2 – Activity 1.2.3.1 – ARISE Second Annual Monitoring Report

Annex 3 – Activity 1.2.3.1 – ARISE Baseline Analysis Report Final

Annex 4 – Activity 2.1.1.4 – ARISE Vehicle Transit Permit Winscreen Sticker Example Proposal May 2015

Annex 5 – Activity 2.1.1.4 – ARISE Vehicle Transit Permit Winscreen Sticker Proposal

Annex 6 – Activity 2.1.1.4 – ASEC and ARISE Paper_Comments to MY Sticker Permit and SOP

Annex 7 – Activity 2.1.1.5 – ASEC-ARISE summary of AMS status replies to transport issues

Annex 8 – Activity 2.1.3.3 – TOR Protocol Final

Annex 9 – Activity 2.2.1.6 – ACTS TAD

Annex 10 – Activity 2.2.1.7 – Description of Actions Undertaken by ACTS Implementation Team October 2014 – April 2015

Annex 11 – Activity 2.2.2.4 – ARISE Presentation to CPTFWG April 2015

Annex 12 – Activity 2.2.2.4 – AEO workshop concept note and programme

Annex 13 – Activity 2.2.2.4 – Customs AEO Training of Trainers

Annex 14 – Activity 2.2.2.4 – AEO TOT Final Report

Annex 15 – Activity 2.2.2.6 – Risk Management Programmes in ASEAN

Annex 16 – Activity 2.2.2.6 – Implementation Plan for the Proposed ASEAN Risk Management Programme

Annex 17 – Activity 2.3.1.2 – Guidance on the Scope of MRAs


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Annex 18 – Activity 2.3.1.2 – Glossary of terms for MRAs and Harmonised Regulatory Regimes

Annex 19 – Activity 2.3.1.2 – Framework Agreement on MRAs

Annex 20 – Activity 2.3.2.2 – Extract of Report ACC Workshop, 1-2 October 2014

Annex 21 – Activity 2.3.3.2 – ASEAN Guidelines for Accreditation and Conformity

Annex 22 – Activity 2.3.3.2 – Guidelines for Lab Networks

Annex 23 – Activity 2.5.1.5 – Report on the Workshop on Food Safety Policy, 23 March 2015

Annex 24 – Activity 2.5.2.3 – Summary report of ACHRS Evaluation

Annex 25 – Activity 2.5.5.2 – Concept Program PPWG Workshop and MRA

Annex 26 – Activity 2.6.2.3 – Recommendations on Draft PRAKAS, 16 January 2015

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