The need for TACB was considered to be highest
for the 10 measures detailed in table 5.2, which
correspond to the measures with the lowest
implementation levels in the developing countries and
which represent a combination of measures requiring
intensive domestic or cross-border cooperation,
infrastructure and information and communication
technology investments, and use of advanced
customs techniques.
The consolidated results of the national trade-facilitation implementation plans, developed by
UNCTAD, illustrate that trade facilitation remains a
challenge but is also seen as a priority area for national
development by the developing countries themselves.
By identifying the major areas of non-compliance,
the range of time and cost requirements, and the