ELECTRONIC SINGLE WINDOW AND REGIONAL INTEGRATION - SK PRESENTATION - SINGLE WINDOW CONFERENCE 2016 MARRAKESH

1. Conférence Internationale sur les Guichets Uniques:
« Guichet unique virtuel du commerce extérieur :
L'exigence d'une collaboration inclusive »
SWC2016
ASEAN Single Window for Regional Integration
Somnuk Keretho
Institute for IT Innovation
Kasetsart University, Thailand
sk@ku-inova.org
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2. In this presentation
 ASEAN Single Window for Trade Facilitation and Regional Integration
 Evolution and Roadmap of ASW
 Challenges
 Lessons Learned
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ASEAN = Association of 10 Southeast Asian Nations

3. ASEAN Single Window Concept
 ASEAN Single Window (AWS) – a key initiative towards the
regional integration called ASEAN Economic Community (AEC)
 AWS - defined as a secured environment where
National Single Windows (NSWs) of ASEAN Member States (AMS)
integrate and operate
 The goal of ASW – to facilitate and expedite trade with efficient
cross-border information exchange among the Member States
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4. Key Milestones of ASW
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2003
Inception
of ASW
Inter-agency
Task Force
ASW
Agreement
to Establish
and
Implement
the ASW
Protocol
to Establish
and
Implement
the ASW
ASW SC,
TWG,
LWG
Detailed
Roadmap
of ASW
established
Pilot Project
of cross—border
data exchange
of Seven
Member States
(ATIGA Form D,
ACCD)
2016-beyond
2010
2007
2006
2005
2004
2015
Protocol on
Legal
Framework
To
Implement
The ASW
signed
Business
Awareness
& Adoption
Other
Planned
Components
implemented
ASW
Infrastructure
Pilot
(2012-2013)

5. Connectivity between NSWs
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6. ASW for Cross-Border Information Exchange
Cross-border information exchange for
Seamless cargo movement across border for goods in transit
Pre-arrival cargo clearance
Risk Management/Compliance
Types of Information Exchange
G2G - Transit information, Physical Inspection at Export, Preferential CO
B2G - Export license/permit
B2B - Transport Documents (Bill of Lading, Sea Waybill, Air Waybill),
Cargo Manifest (House/Master), Commercial Documents (Commercial
Invoice, Packing List)
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7. Status of ASW
 The ASW architecture design for the pilot project adopts a distributed
gateway model, whereby a regionally developed gateway application is
hosted by each AMS
 The architecture has helped address the main concern on
confidentiality of trade data through a central server and single point
of failure at the central server
 Seven ASEAN Member States have successfully tested the ASW
architecture in terms of connectivity for the electronic exchange of
intra-ASEAN ATIGA Form D and
ASEAN Customs Declaration Document (ACDD) data
Establishment of a regional Legal Framework Protocol to govern the
legal aspects of ASW ‘live’ implementation is completed
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8. Challenges
 National champion
 Coordination among participating parties (among Government
agencies, between government and private sectors)
 Business process reengineering needs to be carried out at the
national level to synchronize with the cross-border processes
 ASEAN’s decision making based on consensus and compromise
solutions takes time
 Functional integration of NSW with ASW
Information systems vary greatly in terms of architectures, mix of
messaging enablers, and differences in business mandates of
participating entities (government, trade, service providers) at the
national level.
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9. Challenges (cont.)
 Planning and preparation costs could be high and
financial constraints remain an issue (e.g. implementation of the
ASW Pilot is very much dependent on external funding)
 Operating and maintaining the ASW at the regional level will
require sustainable source of revenue, a budget to manage
expenditures, and agreed location(s) to house staff and the
Regional Services server, etc. (What is the best fit business
model?)
 Cross-border information exchange in the regional domain may
be dependent on national business process; and
 Effective regional Legal Framework needs to be in place.
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10. Lessons Learned
 A clear vision
 Ambitious but feasible (Having ‘big picture’ but start ‘small’)
 Common understanding must be ensured on terminology used
for decision making
 Capacity building for technical officials and awareness program
for decision makers is very important and useful
 Focus on regional activities and assist in national activities
10Challenges & Lessons Learned compiled by Marianne Wong, former Chair, ASEAN SW Technical WG.

11. Lessons Learned (cont.)
 Business model and governance for sustainability should be
identified as early as possible once implementation approach is
decided.
 The ASEAN Secretariat has played a critical role in coordinating
the work of ASW working groups and steering committee.
 Intellectual leadership is important to provide fresh ideas and
learn from others’ experiences.
 Engagement in inter-sessional discussion is crucial to meet
deadline (dedication and commitment).
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12. Thank you
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Somnuk Keretho
Institute for IT Innovation
Kasetsart University, Thailand
sk@ku-inova.org