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A guide on electronic phytosanitary certification implementation
No full textThis Guide presents a range of possible solutions to support the digital transformation of phytosanitary certificates. These solutions span a spectrum: at one end, traditional paper-based processes may remain in use, while at the other, advanced systems enable real-time electronic data exchange between trading partners. Between these two ends of the spectrum, hybrid approaches can involve partial digitalization of trade processes, such as electronic issuance or verification.
The Guide is intended to support the parties to the Framework Agreement on Facilitation of Cross-border Paperless Trade in Asia and the Pacific (CPTA) to identify national initiatives and explore opportunities for collaborative pilot projects. While the discussion is relevant to most countries globally, certain sections are tailored specifically to the needs and context of CPTA parties.v
Table of Contents
Acknowledgement .................................................................................................... i
Executive Summary .................................................................................................. ii
Abbreviations and Acronyms ................................................................................... iv
List of tables ........................................................................................................... vi
List of boxes ........................................................................................................... vi
List of figures .......................................................................................................... vi
Chapter 1. Introduction ............................................................................................ 1
1.1 Purpose and scope of the Guide .................................................................. 1
1.2 Scope of the Guide ..................................................................................... 3
1.3 International Solutions ............................................................................... 4
Chapter 2. Models for Adopting Electronic Phytosanitary Certificates .......................... 7
Model 1: Web-based National System .................................................................... 8
Model 2: Using the Generic ePhyto National System (GeNS) .................................. 14
Model 3: NPPO-to-NPPO Direct Paperless Exchange ............................................. 19
Model 4: Regional Single Window Model (with Channel delegation or not) .............. 24
Model 5: Regional Single Window without “Channel” Implementation – The ASEAN Single Window.................................................................................................... 28
Model 6: Collaborative Governance Framework Model .......................................... 34
Chapter 3. Selecting Models and the Way Forward for the CPTA Parties ..................... 38
3.1 Key considerations for selecting models ......................................................... 38
3.2 Recommendations for the CPTA parties for advancing ePhyto Solutions ........... 40
Annexes ................................................................................................................ 43
Annex 1. Efforts and achievements made by China in developing ePhyto............. 43
Annex 2. Trade Agreements and provisions on phytosanitary certification .................. 49
Annex 3. Technical specifications for connecting to the ePhyto Hub .......................... 64
Annex 4. Sample legal frameworks for electronic phytosanitary certification .............. 65
Annex 5. Training resources and capacity building materials ..................................... 66
Annex 6. Readiness assessment tools for countries considering ePhyto implementation67
Annex 7. Directory of technical assistance providers and funding opportunities .......... 68
Annex 8. Additional Reading on the economics of ePhyto ................................... 7
Asia-Pacific Quarterly Economic Update, February 2026
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• Several Asia-Pacific developing economies continued to grow steadily in Q4/2025 while the region fared better than initially expected for the whole year.
• Market diversification and robust demand for electronics products helped sustain export growth after the tariff hike by the United States went into effect.
• Reescalation of trade tensions and uncertainty, together with sudden global stock price reevaluation for high-technology companies, pose major risks.
• Special topic: Increasing economic resilience to cope with shocks and uncertainty
Regional Digital Trade Integration Index (RDTII) 2.1 economy profile 2025 : Armenia (Russian version)
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SME green growth toolbook for the Philippines
No full textThis toolbook contains tools and templates from the SME Coaching Toolkit for Green Growth in the Philippines
Financing for development profile 2026
No full textThis Financing for Development (FfD) Profile provides a regional assessment of progress, gaps, and policy priorities in mobilizing sustainable development financing in Asia and the Pacific, in line with the Sevilla Commitment. Organized around four action areas—private finance, international trade, international financial architecture, and data and monitoring—the profile identifies key constraints to achieving the SDGs, including shallow capital markets, limited financial inclusion, under‑priced climate and nature‑related risks, trade facilitation gaps, and unequal representation in global financial institutions. It also highlights chronic underinvestment in statistical systems, which weakens evidence‑based policymaking. The profile outlines ten priority actions, calling for deeper sustainable finance ecosystems, stronger regulatory and crisis‑response frameworks, accelerated digital and paperless trade, improved access to affordable and gender‑responsive finance, enhanced investment promotion, greater regional voice in global financial governance, and strengthened, interoperable data systems to support SDG‑aligned planning
Regional Digital Trade Integration Index (RDTII) 2.1 economy profile 2025 : Azerbaijan (Russian verison)
No full textTransport connectivity for socio-economic resilience of rural communities during the post-Covid 19 period : Lao PDR country report
No full textTable of Contents Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 1 Capital city of Lao PDR............................................................................................................ 1
Rural areas................................................................................................................................ 3
Policy framework................................................................................................................................... 4 Transport connectivity in Laos.............................................................................................................. 6
Current status........................................................................................................................... 6
Status of the road network........................................................................................................ 8
Road infrastructure development projects............................................................................. 10
Additional challenges related to ICT and rural transport connectivity............................................. 11
Road safety.............................................................................................................................. 11
Social inclusion and gender equality..................................................................................... 13
Crisis management and emergency response........................................................................ 13
Challenges for smart transport and rural connectivity ......................................................... 15
COVID-19 pandemic and rural transport connectivity......................................................... 16 Conclusions.......................................................................................................................................... 19 References.......................................................................................................................................... 20
