Danilo Desiderio

CEO and customs, trade facilitation & transport specialist at Desiderio Consultants Ltd., a think-tank and a network of independent professional consultants based in Nairobi, Kenya. Lawyer specialised in customs and international trade law, World Bank consultant and International development expert with over 20 years of experience in the fields of trade facilitation and customs, working to projects with donors such as the African Development Bank, World Bank, United Nations, Europe Aid, USAID… Show more

CEO and customs, trade facilitation & transport specialist at Desiderio Consultants Ltd., a think-tank and a network of independent professional consultants based in Nairobi, Kenya. Lawyer specialised in customs and international trade law, World Bank consultant and International development expert with over 20 years of experience in the fields of trade facilitation and customs, working to projects with donors such as the African Development Bank, World Bank, United Nations, Europe Aid, USAID, GIZ, Expertise France, covering from time to time the roles of Trade and Transport Facilitation expert, Transport and Transit facilitation expert, Customs expert, Customs policy expert, Rules of Origin expert, Trade Expert, One Stop Border Posts (OSBP) legislation specialist, regional integration expert and Team Leader. Show less

Organize and facilitate consultations, coordination meetings and workshops between the World Bank, other Developing Partners and regional/national stakeholders from the public and private sector on Trade Facilitation issues. Undertake studies and background documents/reports for guiding discussions and preparation of Terms of Reference for project launch. Preparation of policy briefs and roadmaps to facilitate policy dialogue on Trade Facilitation issues. Participate in missions for… Show more

Organize and facilitate consultations, coordination meetings and workshops between the World Bank, other Developing Partners and regional/national stakeholders from the public and private sector on Trade Facilitation issues. Undertake studies and background documents/reports for guiding discussions and preparation of Terms of Reference for project launch. Preparation of policy briefs and roadmaps to facilitate policy dialogue on Trade Facilitation issues. Participate in missions for bilateral/regional meetings, conferences and events focusing on Trade. Show less

Development of the Seychelles African Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) implementation strategy: draft the Seychelles AfCFTA National Implementation Strategy by identifying risks related to the implementation off the agreement, including the appropriate actions and recommendations to mitigate them. Identify and analyze: the Seychelle’s offensive and defensive trade policy interests within the framework of the AfCFTA; opportunities for tapping into regional value chains integration and for domestic… Show more

Development of the Seychelles African Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) implementation strategy: draft the Seychelles AfCFTA National Implementation Strategy by identifying risks related to the implementation off the agreement, including the appropriate actions and recommendations to mitigate them. Identify and analyze: the Seychelle’s offensive and defensive trade policy interests within the framework of the AfCFTA; opportunities for tapping into regional value chains integration and for domestic production and/or further value addition. Assess national and regional industrialization, production, and export strategies and policies as they potentially impact trade between Seychelles and its trading partners. Assess institutional capacities, processes and dynamics affecting future implementation of the strategy, identifying gaps and recommend reforms necessary for effective strategy implementation. Provide an assessment of legislative, regulatory, institutional, and administrative reforms necessary to enable Seychelles to benefit from the AfCFTA. Show less

Assessment of Rwanda state of play in Agri-trade under the AfCFTA initiative with an integrated regional community: Analysis of national policies and regulations on agricultural trade and food safety control systems in Rwanda in relation to the AfCFTA framework and identification of gaps, inconsistencies, or inefficiencies. Assessing the potential to turn agriculture into an engine of economic prosperity and increased intra-African trade for Rwanda and analysis of possible solutions to improve… Show more

Assessment of Rwanda state of play in Agri-trade under the AfCFTA initiative with an integrated regional community: Analysis of national policies and regulations on agricultural trade and food safety control systems in Rwanda in relation to the AfCFTA framework and identification of gaps, inconsistencies, or inefficiencies. Assessing the potential to turn agriculture into an engine of economic prosperity and increased intra-African trade for Rwanda and analysis of possible solutions to improve regional trade of agri-food products and promote the development of value chains of such products based on comparative advantages, market demand, and the existence of regional complementarities. Show less

Development of a training manual on coordinated border management for the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and provision of relevant training of trainers to IGAD Member States staff and: document best practices on customs issues related to coordinated border management (CBM) to use as input for the preparation of a training manual for customs officers stationed at border posts in the region. Align training materials with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)… Show more

Development of a training manual on coordinated border management for the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and provision of relevant training of trainers to IGAD Member States staff and: document best practices on customs issues related to coordinated border management (CBM) to use as input for the preparation of a training manual for customs officers stationed at border posts in the region. Align training materials with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) provisions on CBM, the IGAD Strategy for the Implementation of the AfCFTA and other regional policy strategies and frameworks, including the IGAD Framework for Coordinated Border Management. Program financed by the European Union Technical Assistance Fund (EU-TAF). Show less

Support for establishing a Rules of Origin Secretariat in Sri Lanka Customs: develop standard operating procedures (SOP) for guiding customs officers in conducting origin verifications and audits on businesses engaged in international trade transactions. Propose solutions for optimizing the organizational structure and procedures of Customs for improving efficiency in the execution of controls on preferential origin of goods declared under the different free trade agreements of which Sri Lanka… Show more

Support for establishing a Rules of Origin Secretariat in Sri Lanka Customs: develop standard operating procedures (SOP) for guiding customs officers in conducting origin verifications and audits on businesses engaged in international trade transactions. Propose solutions for optimizing the organizational structure and procedures of Customs for improving efficiency in the execution of controls on preferential origin of goods declared under the different free trade agreements of which Sri Lanka is a party and develop Terms of Reference for the establishment of a Rules of Origin Committee within Customs. Project funded by USAID Project funded by USAID within the “Partnership for Accelerating Results in Trade, National Expenditure and Revenue” programme. Show less

Analysis of preferential trade agreements in Somalia: development of a study describing the the FTAs and unilateral trade arrangements applicable to Somalia, analysing the general responsibilities arising from their implementation, and identifying if and how these requirements are being met by competent government authorities. Proposal of recommendations aimed at strengthening the technical and operational capacities of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, as well as of the Customs Department… Show more

Analysis of preferential trade agreements in Somalia: development of a study describing the the FTAs and unilateral trade arrangements applicable to Somalia, analysing the general responsibilities arising from their implementation, and identifying if and how these requirements are being met by competent government authorities. Proposal of recommendations aimed at strengthening the technical and operational capacities of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, as well as of the Customs Department of the Ministry of Finance so to better align their activities with the responsibilities arising from the implementation of trade agreements and arrangements in which Somalia participates. Show less

Long term technical assistance to the project to support the implementation of the Interim Economic Partnership Agreement (iEPA) in Côte d'Ivoire: Preparation of a diagnostic study on the impact of the iEPA Côte d'Ivoire-EU on customs activities, and on changes that are needed in its organization for managing more efficiently the activities related to the implementation of the agreement.

Consulting Services for the assessment of trade and transport facilitation activities along the Eastern Corridor in Ghana: assessing Trade and Transport Facilitation along the Eastern Road Corridor and provision of recommendations to maximize the efficiency of the road infrastructure by ensuring that procedures and controls governing the movement of goods do not impede trade and enhance regional integration. Project funded by the African Development Bank.

Compete Ghana Technical Assistance to the Ministry of Trade and Industry in the implementation of the Stepping Stone Economic Partnership Agreement (iEPA) and related Accompanying Measures: support to the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority in the implementation of a system of registration of exporters for the issuance of self-certifications of origin under the iEPA Ghana-EU and provision of capacity building and technical support on the application of the rules of origin introduced… Show more

Compete Ghana Technical Assistance to the Ministry of Trade and Industry in the implementation of the Stepping Stone Economic Partnership Agreement (iEPA) and related Accompanying Measures: support to the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority in the implementation of a system of registration of exporters for the issuance of self-certifications of origin under the iEPA Ghana-EU and provision of capacity building and technical support on the application of the rules of origin introduced by the Agreement. Show less

Support for the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): provision of training for senior customs officers and the private sector in view of the development of a training a trainers programme on the AfCFTA Agreement and Protocols, AfCFTA rules of origin and other technical rules in the Agreement (project funded by GIZ, German Development Agency)

Readiness assessment towards the African Customs Union/Common Market: study on progress achieved by Regional Economic Communities (RECs) with regard to the economic integration process envisaged under the Abuja Treaty; analysis of the establishment and functioning of the European customs union, the survival and co-existence of separate FTAs in Europe, and of lessons and experience that can guide Africa. Identify the conditions, modalities, and scenarios for establishing an African customs… Show more

Readiness assessment towards the African Customs Union/Common Market: study on progress achieved by Regional Economic Communities (RECs) with regard to the economic integration process envisaged under the Abuja Treaty; analysis of the establishment and functioning of the European customs union, the survival and co-existence of separate FTAs in Europe, and of lessons and experience that can guide Africa. Identify the conditions, modalities, and scenarios for establishing an African customs union, as a prerequisite for establishing a future African Common Market; determine the possible constraints that Africa should be aware of, with the relevant mitigating solutions. Project funded by the EU (FWC SIEA 2018- LOT N°2: Infrastructure, sustainable growth and job Europe Aid/138778/DH/SER/multi) Show less

AfDB Support to Horn of Africa Initiative (HoAI) on Regional Integration and Economic Development: Support in accelerating the formulation of actions, general coordination and implementation of the trade Pillar 2 (Trade Integration) of the Horn of Africa Initiative. Provision of technical advice to the AfDB and the Chair of the HoAI. Facilitation of exchanges, provision of inputs and coordination of trade aspects of HoAI project preparation. Provision of technical expertise on developing the… Show more

AfDB Support to Horn of Africa Initiative (HoAI) on Regional Integration and Economic Development: Support in accelerating the formulation of actions, general coordination and implementation of the trade Pillar 2 (Trade Integration) of the Horn of Africa Initiative. Provision of technical advice to the AfDB and the Chair of the HoAI. Facilitation of exchanges, provision of inputs and coordination of trade aspects of HoAI project preparation. Provision of technical expertise on developing the HoAI trade-related policy reform agenda, development of a Regional Trade Facilitation Roadmap for the HoAI and presentation to the HoAI Ministers of Finance for final validation, preparation of a HoAI Joint Ministerial Declaration on Trade Facilitation and of the rules of procedure of the HoAI Regional task force on trade facilitation, with technical profiles (TOR) for technical assistance support. Show less

Study on “Sustainable market access for African road transport (SMART)”. Analysis of existing regulations and requirements in African countries establishing quantitative restrictions to the cross-border movement of goods, including transit cargo, of the bilateral and multilateral transport market access systems adopted within the 8 Regional Economic Community (RECs) in Africa (AMU, CEN-SAD, COMESA, EAC, ECCAS, ECOWAS, IGAD and SADC) for the free movement of vehicles between their member States,… Show more

Study on “Sustainable market access for African road transport (SMART)”. Analysis of existing regulations and requirements in African countries establishing quantitative restrictions to the cross-border movement of goods, including transit cargo, of the bilateral and multilateral transport market access systems adopted within the 8 Regional Economic Community (RECs) in Africa (AMU, CEN-SAD, COMESA, EAC, ECCAS, ECOWAS, IGAD and SADC) for the free movement of vehicles between their member States, and of the average utilization rate of the road freight transport fleet. Analysis of the possibility to introduce a multilateral access license quota system for promoting cross-board road transport in Africa and development of corridor performance indicators to be used in the various African regions. Project funded by the African Development Bank. https://www.afdb.org/en/documents/sustainable-market-access-african-road-transport-smart-final-report Show less

Key expert in Trade and Regional Integration. Provision of support to the Horn of Africa (HoA) Regional Integration and Economic Development Initiative (HoAI) for identifying shared policy priorities and transformative regional projects between the HoA nations members of the Initiative (Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia and Sudan) in the areas of trade facilitation, economic cooperation and regional integration. Development of initiatives aimed at promoting trade in the HoA Region, by… Show more

Key expert in Trade and Regional Integration. Provision of support to the Horn of Africa (HoA) Regional Integration and Economic Development Initiative (HoAI) for identifying shared policy priorities and transformative regional projects between the HoA nations members of the Initiative (Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia and Sudan) in the areas of trade facilitation, economic cooperation and regional integration. Development of initiatives aimed at promoting trade in the HoA Region, by analyzing and providing recommendations aimed at enhancing trade facilitation, transport logistics performance and customs regulatory frameworks, particularly in the areas of elimination of non-tariff barriers (NTB), development of One Stop Border Posts (OSBPs) and logistic platforms (dry ports, industrial parks, etc.), harmonization of sanitary and phyto-sanitary measures (SPS) and support to regional value chain development. Project funded by the EU Commission, FWC SIEA 2018- LOT 2: Infrastructure, sustainable growth and jobs. Show less

Study on the requirements for compliance and the challenges of transit regimes existing in the African continent in the context of the AfCFTA and proposal of relevant solutions for reducing transit costs at continental level.

Provision of support to the Bangladesh National Bureau of Revenue (NBR), Customs Dept., by conducting a Desk Review and assessment of the appeals and penalty procedures, including customs offences, in the proposed Customs Law (Customs Act 2016) and other regulations against the WTO TFA and Revised Kyoto Convention. Benchmark the NBR requirements against international standards and make recommendations where gaps and amendments are needed. Identify procedures that may be digitized (e.g. appeal… Show more

Provision of support to the Bangladesh National Bureau of Revenue (NBR), Customs Dept., by conducting a Desk Review and assessment of the appeals and penalty procedures, including customs offences, in the proposed Customs Law (Customs Act 2016) and other regulations against the WTO TFA and Revised Kyoto Convention. Benchmark the NBR requirements against international standards and make recommendations where gaps and amendments are needed. Identify procedures that may be digitized (e.g. appeal lodgment, update and finalization, etc.). Project funded by USAID under the “Feed the Future Bangladesh Improving Trade and Business Enabling Environment” program (FtF-BITBEE). Show less

Trade Specialist at the ECOWAS Commission. Provision of technical assistance to ECOWAS for the Implementation of the 10th EDF Transport Facilitation Project II (TFP II), in particular for the operationalization of the Seme-Krake and Noépé-Akanu One Stop Border Posts (OSBPs): drafting of a template of Bilateral Agreement between Nigeria and Benin for the establishment and operation of the Seme-Kraké OSBP, analysis of border agencies procedures with recommendations for their simplification in… Show more

Trade Specialist at the ECOWAS Commission. Provision of technical assistance to ECOWAS for the Implementation of the 10th EDF Transport Facilitation Project II (TFP II), in particular for the operationalization of the Seme-Krake and Noépé-Akanu One Stop Border Posts (OSBPs): drafting of a template of Bilateral Agreement between Nigeria and Benin for the establishment and operation of the Seme-Kraké OSBP, analysis of border agencies procedures with recommendations for their simplification in view of facilitating trade. Development of solutions aimed to modernise and enhance the efficiency of transport and reduce transport costs for transport operators and traders along corridors connected to the Seme-Kraké and Noépé-Akanu OSBPs (e.g. cargo tracking systems, liberalisation of road transport, harmonisation of axle load regulations, etc.). Project funded by EuropeAid (139261/ID/SER/ROC). Show less

Gap analysis concerning the level of alignment of the Egyptian customs legislation and regulation to the EU acquis and preparation of a Twinning Fiche with the design of the institutional building activities needed to support the Egyptian Customs Authority (ECA) in its process of approximation to the EU customs legislation and regulation, in view of creating a modern regulatory framework for customs procedures and trade facilitation (FWC SIEA 2018- LOT nr 5: Budget Support… Show more

Gap analysis concerning the level of alignment of the Egyptian customs legislation and regulation to the EU acquis and preparation of a Twinning Fiche with the design of the institutional building activities needed to support the Egyptian Customs Authority (ECA) in its process of approximation to the EU customs legislation and regulation, in view of creating a modern regulatory framework for customs procedures and trade facilitation (FWC SIEA 2018- LOT nr 5: Budget Support EuropeAid/138778/DH/SER/multi) Show less

Consulting Services for the Trade and Transport Facilitation Service Between Kenya and Ethiopia: review of the regulatory, institutional and legal systems for the creation of a Kenya - Ethiopia bilateral institution to manage the operations and development of the Kenya - Ethiopia corridor. Resident team leader responsible for coordinating the pool of experts assigned to the project and manage relations with the project’s stakeholders. Drafting of the regulatory, institutional and legal systems… Show more

Consulting Services for the Trade and Transport Facilitation Service Between Kenya and Ethiopia: review of the regulatory, institutional and legal systems for the creation of a Kenya - Ethiopia bilateral institution to manage the operations and development of the Kenya - Ethiopia corridor. Resident team leader responsible for coordinating the pool of experts assigned to the project and manage relations with the project’s stakeholders. Drafting of the regulatory, institutional and legal systems to be used in the operations of the joint Kenya - Ethiopia One Stop Border Post (OSBP) at Moyale border. Analysis of the trade and transport flows between Kenya and Ethiopia and identification of key obstacles hindering smooth export and import of goods and services, with provision of recommendations to address such obstacles. Design of measures for the operationalization of the Road Transport Services Agreement concluded between Kenya and Ethiopia. Project funded by the African Development Bank Show less

Consultancy Services for trade and transport on the Mombasa – Nairobi – Addis Ababa road corridor - PHASE III (Kenya National Highways Authority). Resident team leader responsible for coordinating the pool of experts assigned to the project and manage relations with the project’s stakeholders. Review of the existing trade and transport policies, regulations and administrative issues in Kenya and Ethiopia, assessment of the existing border/corridor operations, assessment of the existing… Show more

Consultancy Services for trade and transport on the Mombasa – Nairobi – Addis Ababa road corridor - PHASE III (Kenya National Highways Authority). Resident team leader responsible for coordinating the pool of experts assigned to the project and manage relations with the project’s stakeholders. Review of the existing trade and transport policies, regulations and administrative issues in Kenya and Ethiopia, assessment of the existing border/corridor operations, assessment of the existing bilateral agreements, analysis of the ICT connectivity and related work being undertaken in the COMESA region, assessment for potential development of a One Stop Border Post (OSBP), review of the Road Transport Services Agreement (RTSA) concluded between the two countries - Project funded by the African Development Bank Show less

Identification of the needs of the Government of Senegal under the priority areas to implement the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreeement (TFA) Category C provisions (provisions to be implemented on a date after a transitional period following the entry into force of the Agreement and requiring the acquisition of assistance and support for capacity building). Review of the status of implementation and identification of capacity gaps and opportunities in the implementation of the Agreement. Project… Show more

Identification of the needs of the Government of Senegal under the priority areas to implement the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreeement (TFA) Category C provisions (provisions to be implemented on a date after a transitional period following the entry into force of the Agreement and requiring the acquisition of assistance and support for capacity building). Review of the status of implementation and identification of capacity gaps and opportunities in the implementation of the Agreement. Project funded by USAID under the "Trade Africa" initiative. Show less

Member of the National Committee on Trade Facilitation: provision of support to the Italian government as a member of a team of experts from the public and private sector chartered to study, analyze and implement trade facilitation measures aiming to simplify, standardize and harmonize trade documents and procedures, as well as to assess technical barriers to trade and improve border crossing procedures in Italy by reducing transaction costs. Elaboration of initiatives aimed at supporting Less… Show more

Member of the National Committee on Trade Facilitation: provision of support to the Italian government as a member of a team of experts from the public and private sector chartered to study, analyze and implement trade facilitation measures aiming to simplify, standardize and harmonize trade documents and procedures, as well as to assess technical barriers to trade and improve border crossing procedures in Italy by reducing transaction costs. Elaboration of initiatives aimed at supporting Less Developed Countries beneficiary of the assistance provided by the Italian government (within the “Aid for Trade” initiative), in improving trade policies and market access opportunities, liberalising trade and expanding exchanges with the European Union. Member of the “Aid for Trade” and “Interoperability” working groups and observer member of the “private operators group”. Show less

Development of an One Stop Border Posts Policy in South Africa: Legislative review and gap analysis of the South African and neighboring countries legislations guiding border operations to identify the adjustments that are necessary to permit the operation of the various stakeholders in a One Stop Border Post (OSBP) environment, including legislation that guides the various agencies involved in border control activities.
Drafting of guidelines and principles assisting the implementation of a… Show more

Development of an One Stop Border Posts Policy in South Africa: Legislative review and gap analysis of the South African and neighboring countries legislations guiding border operations to identify the adjustments that are necessary to permit the operation of the various stakeholders in a One Stop Border Post (OSBP) environment, including legislation that guides the various agencies involved in border control activities.
Drafting of guidelines and principles assisting the implementation of a OSBP strategy. Drafting of a model of Bilateral Agreement to be used as a template for negotiations of OSBP Bilateral Agreements between South Africa and neighboring States. Project funded by the African Development Bank. Show less

Customs/Trade facilitation expert within the project "Consultancy Services Related to the Implementation and Promotion of COMESA Key Customs Union Instruments". Gap analysis and provision of recommendations for the uniform implementation in 11 COMESA Countries (Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Lybia, Malawi, Mauritius, Seychelles, Sudan, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe) of the COMESA customs code (Common Market Customs Management Regulations, CMRs). Support to the COMESA Secretariat for monitoring and… Show more

Customs/Trade facilitation expert within the project "Consultancy Services Related to the Implementation and Promotion of COMESA Key Customs Union Instruments". Gap analysis and provision of recommendations for the uniform implementation in 11 COMESA Countries (Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Lybia, Malawi, Mauritius, Seychelles, Sudan, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe) of the COMESA customs code (Common Market Customs Management Regulations, CMRs). Support to the COMESA Secretariat for monitoring and assisting COMESA member states in the transposition of CMRs in their national legal systems and in the assessment of the compatibility of their legislations with the WTO's Agreement on Trade Facilitation. Assistance to the COMESA member states in developing national roadmaps to favour the incorporation of CMRs within their national customs laws and regulations. Project funded by the World Bank Show less

Study on divergences in the customs treatment of goods in the member States of the European Union. Comparative analysis on the organizational structure of Customs in the EU, on controls and clearance procedures; on the use of risk analysis techniques, and on the traffic diversion in the European Union due to the diversity of control procedures on goods applied by the Customs administrations and other government agencies with inspection powers of the EU member States. Provision of legal and… Show more

Study on divergences in the customs treatment of goods in the member States of the European Union. Comparative analysis on the organizational structure of Customs in the EU, on controls and clearance procedures; on the use of risk analysis techniques, and on the traffic diversion in the European Union due to the diversity of control procedures on goods applied by the Customs administrations and other government agencies with inspection powers of the EU member States. Provision of legal and technical recommendations to the Italian government for the implementation of customs reforms and trade procedures able to increase the global competitiveness of Italian companies. Show less

Study for the establishment of a One Stop Border Post (OSBP) between Senegal and Gambia to facilitate trade and simplify control procedures for goods, passengers and vehicles moving across the Trans-Gambia Corridor (connecting Dakar to Lagos). Project funded by the African Development Bank.

Detailed project study for the establishment of a dry port along the Addis Ababa - Moyale Corridor, Phase II. Project split in two phases: from October 2010 to May 2011 and from April 2012 to May 2012.
Activities Performed during the first phase (October 2010 to May 2011):
• Detailed project study for the establishment of a dry port along the Addis Ababa - Moyale Corridor, Phase II. Provision of recommendations for improving and simplify the transit procedures along the transport… Show more

Detailed project study for the establishment of a dry port along the Addis Ababa - Moyale Corridor, Phase II. Project split in two phases: from October 2010 to May 2011 and from April 2012 to May 2012.
Activities Performed during the first phase (October 2010 to May 2011):
• Detailed project study for the establishment of a dry port along the Addis Ababa - Moyale Corridor, Phase II. Provision of recommendations for improving and simplify the transit procedures along the transport corridor Addis Ababa – Moyale, design of the layout of the Customs office and of customs procedures within the dry port and provision of recommendations for harmonising control processes of Customs and other border agencies to be installed in the dry port.
Activities Performed during the second phase (April 2012 to May 2012):
• Drafting of technical regulations and standards to facilitate intra-regional trade (with Kenya, Somalia and Sudan) and improved infrastructure connectivity at regional level; provision of recommendation for the development of an Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS).
ERA (Ethiopian Roads Authority), procurement reference number: S/36/ICB/RP/G/2001EFY. Project funded by the African Development Bank. Show less

Provision of recommendations, opinions and advice to the CONFIAD President on all the EU initiatives of reform in the customs/trade field and evaluation of their possible impact on trade. Member of the CONFIAD’s Committee for the drafting of a Quality Charter of the EU-based customs representatives and of a Code of Conduct for the members of the Confederation (group of study charged with the task to analyse and submit to the CONFIAD Board proposals concerning the adoption of a Quality Charter… Show more

Provision of recommendations, opinions and advice to the CONFIAD President on all the EU initiatives of reform in the customs/trade field and evaluation of their possible impact on trade. Member of the CONFIAD’s Committee for the drafting of a Quality Charter of the EU-based customs representatives and of a Code of Conduct for the members of the Confederation (group of study charged with the task to analyse and submit to the CONFIAD Board proposals concerning the adoption of a Quality Charter for the providers of customs services in the Community territory and of a Code of Conduct for customs brokers members of the Confederation) Show less

Expert within the Unit for Twinning Projects of the Ministry. Provision of technical assistance and drafting of twinning projects aimed to support public administrations of the “neighbourhood area” Countries (North Africa, Middle East, Western Balkans and former Soviet republics), in the fields of trade development and implementation of trade facilitation measures.

Expert in internationalisation of enterprises - customs and international contracts area. Provision of training, customs consultancy services and assistance to the drafting of international contracts to the companies located into the Region Campania.

Short term expert within the Program: “Facilitation of International Trade Procedures” (Twinning Contract MA04/AA/FI01 - Program of support to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement EU-Morocco). Support to the Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Trade for the simplification of customs and trade procedures and design of an electronic “Single Window” for submission and treatment of data and documents related to international trade transactions. Provision of legal and technical advice to the Moroccan… Show more

Short term expert within the Program: “Facilitation of International Trade Procedures” (Twinning Contract MA04/AA/FI01 - Program of support to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement EU-Morocco). Support to the Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Trade for the simplification of customs and trade procedures and design of an electronic “Single Window” for submission and treatment of data and documents related to international trade transactions. Provision of legal and technical advice to the Moroccan government for the implementation of a single window environment. Show less

Short term expert within the Modernisation and Assistance Programme to the Administrative Reforms in Algeria (ref. EuropeAid/118466/C/SV/DZ). Optimisation of the tariff quotas management system introduced by the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement EU-Algeria. Design of new allocation schemes for tariff quotas to assure an equitable and transparent treatment of economic operators and avoid any speculative behavior by local importers.

Assistance in the design of institution & capacity building projects on tax and customs matters to countries in Central and Eastern Europe for favoring the alignment to the EU customs legislation in view of accession to the EU. Working places: Latvia and Slovakia

Business Promotion and Trade Analysis in Arabian and sub-Saharan markets. Market surveys on franchising and private label in West/East Europe Countries. Business scouting and trading analysis related to the "ItalMed" program; customs and commercial assistance to enterprises; assistance on regional, national and international financial instruments for internationalisation of enterprises.