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Table C.1 (continued) Outline Supply chains and sector issues a. Example of supply chains, assessment of logistics costs b. Specific sector issues (e.g. special trade and customs regimes) c. Special Economic Zones (SEZ) d. Other issues (contracts, trade finance)

Policy areas and issues Enhancing competitiveness of key products supply chains a. Handicap created by fragmentation of transport and logistics services. b. Efficiency of Supply chain integration for domestic distribution c. Incoterms and international contract used for the main products, dependence on foreign buyers d. Trade and customs regime to reduce production costs (drawbacks)

Project components and remedies

Synergies between facilitation and proactive trade promotion policies a. Availability of trade finance b. Development of specific facilities and Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Assessment of trade logistics costs a. Consolidation of available information on direct costs, overheads, and impact of inventories b. Assessment of avoidable costs and measures with potential high gains Recommendations

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