The implementation of trade-facilitation measures
usually implies reforms at multiple stages in the
administrative process and involves several public
institutions. With a view to securing the most
effective progress of the reform, prior consultation
and mutual understanding are needed between
implementing public agencies and relevant private
sector stakeholders. Such a public–private
partnership approach is the driving force in the
establishment and operation of trade-facilitation
coordination bodies.
Initially, the idea of trade-facilitation coordination
bodies arose at national level. Later, it migrated to the
international arena in the form of recommendations or
guidelines.