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Regional Digital Trade Integration Index (RDTII) 2.1 economy profile 2025 : Turkmenistan
No full textRegional Digital Trade Integration Index (RDTII) 2.1 economy profile 2025 : Mongolia (Russian version)
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Case Study on Boosting Renewable Energy Infrastructure Foreign Direct Investment in Guatemala: PET 3 and PEG 5 Tenders and Legal Incentives
No full textThis case study examines Invest Guatemala’s strategy to promote renewable energy infrastructure investment in alignment with national energy priorities. It focuses on the Public Tender for Electricity Generation PEG 5 and the Public Tender for Transmission Expansion PET 3, alongside fiscal incentives under the Renewable Energy Incentives Law Decree 52 2003. By aligning investor outreach with long term energy policy frameworks, coordinating with key institutions, and providing tailored regulatory guidance and aftercare, Invest Guatemala aims to channel domestic and foreign investment into transmission and generation projects that support energy security, diversification and national climate objectives. The case highlights how transparent tender mechanisms, credible incentive regimes and proactive facilitation can position Guatemala as an attractive destination for renewable energy FDI.United Kingdom Mission to ASEAN through the ASEAN-UK Green Transition Fund; Government of Colombia through APC Colombia and MINCI
A guide for digital proof of origin implementation
No full textThe Guide covers both preferential and non-preferential proof of origin. Preferential proof of origin relates to free trade agreements (FTAs) and enables tariff benefits between parties to such agreements. In contrast, non-preferential proof of origin is not tied to a FTA and is typically used for purposes such as quota administration, anti-dumping, or statistical analysis. For each type of document, this Guide presents various paperless solutions—referred to as ‘models’—ranging from basic solutions such as issuing and recognizing certificates in PDF format, to more advanced systems involving real-time data exchange between or among parties to a FTA.
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.Table of Contents
Acknowledgement ......................................................................................................... i
Executive Summary ....................................................................................................... ii
Abbreviations and Acronyms ........................................................................................ vi
List of tables ................................................................................................................ ix
List of figures ............................................................................................................... ix
List of boxes ................................................................................................................ ix
Chapter 1. Introduction ................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Purpose and scope of the Guide ........................................................................ 1
1.2 Scope and Definitions ....................................................................................... 3
Chapter 2. Preferential Proof of Origin ............................................................................ 5
2.1 Overview of Preferential Proof of Origin .............................................................. 5
2.2 Key models for adopting electronic proof of origin ............................................. 10
Model 1. Web-Based Electronic Certificate of Origin issuance .......................... 10
Model 2. Bilateral Data Exchange Model ......................................................... 12
Model 3. Data Exchange among multiple parties ............................................. 15
Model 4. Exporter Self Declaration Model ........................................................ 17
Model 5: Importer-Based Declaration of Origin Model ...................................... 18
2.3 Selecting the models: key considerations ......................................................... 19
2.3.1 General guidance applicable to most or many countries worldwide .......... 19
2.3.2 Recommendations for the CPTA countries .............................................. 24
Chapter 3. Non-Preferential Certificate of Origin ........................................................... 26
3.1 Overview of Non-Preferential COO ................................................................... 26
3.2 Key Models for Adopting Electronic Non-Preferential Certificate of Origin ........... 28
Model 1. Web-Based Electronic Non-Preferential COO Issuance ...................... 28
Model 2. Centralized International Verification Platform ................................... 29
Model 3. Bilateral or Regional Data Exchange Model ........................................ 30
3.3. Recommendations to the countries in Asia and the Pacific and the CPTA Parties 32
3.3.1 Recommendation for the countries in Asia and the Pacific ....................... 32
3.3.2 Recommendations for the CPTA countries .............................................. 33
References ................................................................................................................. 34
Annexes ..................................................................................................................... 36
Annex 1. Selected Free Trade Agreements between the CPTA Parties and their trading partners ............................................................................................ 36
Annex 2. Bilateral Data Exchange Models for Certificates of Origin: Implementations by CPTA Parties and Other Asian Economies ......................... 79
Annex 3. Key features of each model ............................................................... 9
