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Coordinator(s) of National Trade Facilitation Committee:

The head(s) of the national trade facilitation committee (or task force)

Mr. Kelemete Vahe

Chief Executive Officer

Ministry of Revenue and Customs
Ma’ufanga
Kingdom of Tonga

Telephone: +676 26009

Fax: +676 22108

Government official(s) responsible to coordinate with donors:

The person(s) or office responsible to oversee national TACB priorities and coordinate donor activity.

Mr. Michael Cokanasiga

Deputy CEO for Customs

Ministry of Revenue and Customs
Ma’ufanga
Kingdom of Tonga

Telephone: +676 7400650/+676 7796080

Fax: +676 22108

Mrs. Balwyn Fa'otusia

Chief Executive Officer

Ministry of Finance and National Planning
St George Government Building,
Nuku'alofa
Kingdom of Tonga

Telephone: +676 23066

Fax: +676 24040

Additional Contact(s):

H.E. Mrs. Titilupe Fanetupouvava'u TU'IVAKANO

Ambassador

Embassy of the Kingdom of Tonga
36 Molyneux Street
GB-London W1K 5BQ

Telephone: +44 207 724 5828

Fax: +44 207 723 9074

TFA implementation assistance

Partner organizations

Short-term projects

May 2018, Sub-regional SAFE and AEO Workshop

May 2014, Needs Assessment

Apr 2013, Needs Assessment

May 2009, Needs Assessment

Information Extracted from Article 22 Notifications

Information regarding Tonga

Description of the assistance Committed / Disbursed Beneficiaries Implementing agencies Procedures for disbursements
2015
United States of America
Publication and trade promotion Disbursed USD 222500 Pacific Department of State (STATE) Automated Directive Systems (ADS) 201: https://www.usaid.gov/ads/policy/200/201.
Publication and trade promotion Disbursed USD 222500 Pacific Department of State (STATE) Automated Directive Systems (ADS) 201: https://www.usaid.gov/ads/policy/200/201.
Publication and trade promotion Disbursed USD 222500 Pacific Department of State (STATE) Automated Directive Systems (ADS) 201: https://www.usaid.gov/ads/policy/200/201.
Publication and trade promotion Disbursed USD 222500 Pacific Department of State (STATE) Automated Directive Systems (ADS) 201: https://www.usaid.gov/ads/policy/200/201.
Publication and trade promotion Disbursed USD 222500 Pacific Department of State (STATE) Automated Directive Systems (ADS) 201: https://www.usaid.gov/ads/policy/200/201.
Japan
Capacity building resources Disbursed USD 40000 Pacific Recipient Government -
Capacity building resources Disbursed USD 40000 Pacific Recipient Government -
Capacity building resources Disbursed USD 40000 Pacific Recipient Government -
Capacity building resources Disbursed USD 40000 Pacific Recipient Government -
Capacity building resources Disbursed USD 40000 Pacific Recipient Government -
2016
European Union
Strengthening Pacific Integration through Trade Committed EUR 30000000 Disbursed EUR 30000000 Pacific European Commission DG DEVCO European Development Fund (EDF)
Strengthening Pacific Integration through Trade Committed EUR 30000000 Disbursed EUR 30000000 Pacific European Commission DG DEVCO European Development Fund (EDF)
Strengthening Pacific Integration through Trade Committed EUR 30000000 Disbursed EUR 30000000 Pacific European Commission DG DEVCO European Development Fund (EDF)
Strengthening Pacific Integration through Trade Committed EUR 30000000 Disbursed EUR 30000000 Pacific European Commission DG DEVCO European Development Fund (EDF)
Strengthening Pacific Integration through Trade Committed EUR 30000000 Disbursed EUR 30000000 Pacific European Commission DG DEVCO European Development Fund (EDF)
Strengthening Pacific Integration through Trade Committed EUR 30000000 Disbursed EUR 30000000 Pacific European Commission DG DEVCO European Development Fund (EDF)
Strengthening Pacific Integration through Trade Committed EUR 30000000 Disbursed EUR 30000000 Pacific European Commission DG DEVCO European Development Fund (EDF)
Strengthening Pacific Integration through Trade Committed EUR 30000000 Disbursed EUR 30000000 Pacific European Commission DG DEVCO European Development Fund (EDF)
Strengthening Pacific Integration through Trade Committed EUR 30000000 Disbursed EUR 30000000 Pacific European Commission DG DEVCO European Development Fund (EDF)
Strengthening Pacific Integration through Trade Committed EUR 30000000 Disbursed EUR 30000000 Pacific European Commission DG DEVCO European Development Fund (EDF)
Japan
Capacity building resources Disbursed USD 6000 Pacific Government of Japan ODA
Capacity building resources Disbursed USD 9000 Asia & the Pacific Government of Japan ODA
Capacity building resources Disbursed USD 1000 Asia & the Pacific Government of Japan ODA
Capacity building resources Disbursed USD 3000 Asia & the Pacific Government of Japan ODA
Capacity building resources Disbursed USD 6000 Pacific Government of Japan ODA
Capacity building resources Disbursed USD 9000 Asia & the Pacific Government of Japan ODA
Capacity building resources Disbursed USD 1000 Asia & the Pacific Government of Japan ODA
Capacity building resources Disbursed USD 3000 Asia & the Pacific Government of Japan ODA
Capacity building resources Disbursed USD 6000 Pacific Government of Japan ODA
Capacity building resources Disbursed USD 9000 Asia & the Pacific Government of Japan ODA
Capacity building resources Disbursed USD 1000 Asia & the Pacific Government of Japan ODA
Capacity building resources Disbursed USD 3000 Asia & the Pacific Government of Japan ODA
Capacity building resources Disbursed USD 6000 Pacific Government of Japan ODA
Capacity building resources Disbursed USD 9000 Asia & the Pacific Government of Japan ODA
Capacity building resources Disbursed USD 1000 Asia & the Pacific Government of Japan ODA
Capacity building resources Disbursed USD 3000 Asia & the Pacific Government of Japan ODA
2017
European Union
Pacific Trade Enabling Project Committed EUR 30000000 Pacific European Commission DG DEVCO
Pacific Trade Enabling Project Committed EUR 30000000 Pacific European Commission DG DEVCO
Pacific Trade Enabling Project Committed EUR 30000000 Pacific European Commission DG DEVCO
Pacific Trade Enabling Project Committed EUR 30000000 Pacific European Commission DG DEVCO
Pacific Trade Enabling Project Committed EUR 30000000 Pacific European Commission DG DEVCO
Pacific Trade Enabling Project Committed EUR 30000000 Pacific European Commission DG DEVCO
Pacific Trade Enabling Project Committed EUR 30000000 Pacific European Commission DG DEVCO
Pacific Trade Enabling Project Committed EUR 30000000 Pacific European Commission DG DEVCO
Pacific Trade Enabling Project Committed EUR 30000000 Pacific European Commission DG DEVCO
Pacific Trade Enabling Project Committed EUR 30000000 Pacific European Commission DG DEVCO
2016-2017
New Zealand
Oceania Customs Organization (OCO) Committed NZD 549485 Disbursed NZD 549485 Pacific Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade The OCO implements an annual work programme, informed by the priorities in the Strategic Plan and approved by member States at the Annual Conference.
Customs sector development in the Pacific, including support for efficient and effective border management systems and leadership programmes. Committed NZD 687563 Disbursed NZD 687563 Fiji, Samoa Pacific Cook Islands New Zealand Customs Service New Zealand Customs Service implements an annual work plan, informed by country level governance teams.
Australia
PACER Plus Support Disbursed AUD 1502363 Pacific Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Disbursement to various partners
Pacific Regional Customs Disbursed AUD 850000 Pacific Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Disbursement to Oceania Customs Organisation
Pacific Regional Agricultural Market Access Program Disbursed AUD 5499400 Pacific Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Disbursement to various partners
Tonga Energy Roadmap Disbursed AUD 1000000 Tonga Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Disbursement to Asian Development Bank
PACER Plus Support Disbursed AUD 1502363 Pacific Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Disbursement to various partners
Pacific Regional Customs Disbursed AUD 850000 Pacific Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Disbursement to Oceania Customs Organisation
Pacific Regional Agricultural Market Access Program Disbursed AUD 5499400 Pacific Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Disbursement to various partners
Tonga Energy Roadmap Disbursed AUD 1000000 Tonga Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Disbursement to Asian Development Bank
PACER Plus Support Disbursed AUD 1502363 Pacific Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Disbursement to various partners
Pacific Regional Customs Disbursed AUD 850000 Pacific Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Disbursement to Oceania Customs Organisation
Pacific Regional Agricultural Market Access Program Disbursed AUD 5499400 Pacific Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Disbursement to various partners
Tonga Energy Roadmap Disbursed AUD 1000000 Tonga Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Disbursement to Asian Development Bank
PACER Plus Support Disbursed AUD 1502363 Pacific Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Disbursement to various partners
Pacific Regional Customs Disbursed AUD 850000 Pacific Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Disbursement to Oceania Customs Organisation
Pacific Regional Agricultural Market Access Program Disbursed AUD 5499400 Pacific Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Disbursement to various partners
Tonga Energy Roadmap Disbursed AUD 1000000 Tonga Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Disbursement to Asian Development Bank
PACER Plus Support Disbursed AUD 1502363 Pacific Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Disbursement to various partners
Pacific Regional Customs Disbursed AUD 850000 Pacific Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Disbursement to Oceania Customs Organisation
Pacific Regional Agricultural Market Access Program Disbursed AUD 5499400 Pacific Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Disbursement to various partners
Tonga Energy Roadmap Disbursed AUD 1000000 Tonga Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Disbursement to Asian Development Bank
PACER Plus Support Disbursed AUD 1502363 Pacific Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Disbursement to various partners
Pacific Regional Customs Disbursed AUD 850000 Pacific Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Disbursement to Oceania Customs Organisation
Pacific Regional Agricultural Market Access Program Disbursed AUD 5499400 Pacific Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Disbursement to various partners
Tonga Energy Roadmap Disbursed AUD 1000000 Tonga Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Disbursement to Asian Development Bank
2017-2018
Australia
PACER Plus Support Disbursed AUD 2339268 Pacific Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Disbursement to various partners
Pacific Regional Customs Disbursed AUD 850000 Pacific Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Disbursement to Oceania Customs Organisation
Pacific Regional Agricultural Market Access Program Disbursed AUD 10135274 Pacific Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Disbursement to various partners
Pacific Islands Forum Partnership Disbursed AUD 3880000 Pacific Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat
PACER Plus Support Disbursed AUD 2339268 Pacific Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Disbursement to various partners
Pacific Regional Customs Disbursed AUD 850000 Pacific Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Disbursement to Oceania Customs Organisation
Pacific Regional Agricultural Market Access Program Disbursed AUD 10135274 Pacific Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Disbursement to various partners
Pacific Islands Forum Partnership Disbursed AUD 3880000 Pacific Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat
PACER Plus Support Disbursed AUD 2339268 Pacific Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Disbursement to various partners
Pacific Regional Customs Disbursed AUD 850000 Pacific Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Disbursement to Oceania Customs Organisation
Pacific Regional Agricultural Market Access Program Disbursed AUD 10135274 Pacific Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Disbursement to various partners
Pacific Islands Forum Partnership Disbursed AUD 3880000 Pacific Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat
PACER Plus Support Disbursed AUD 2339268 Pacific Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Disbursement to various partners
Pacific Regional Customs Disbursed AUD 850000 Pacific Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Disbursement to Oceania Customs Organisation
Pacific Regional Agricultural Market Access Program Disbursed AUD 10135274 Pacific Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Disbursement to various partners
Pacific Islands Forum Partnership Disbursed AUD 3880000 Pacific Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat
Sweden
Global-Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF) Financial and technical support to integrate LDCs in global trade includes capacity building and support to productive capacity projects Disbursed SEK 50000000 Africa, Asia, Pacific Unit for Globally Sustainable Economic Development, Sida, Stockholm Application for funding to EIF Secretariat at WTO
Global-Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF) Financial and technical support to integrate LDCs in global trade includes capacity building and support to productive capacity projects Disbursed SEK 50000000 Africa, Asia, Pacific Unit for Globally Sustainable Economic Development, Sida, Stockholm Application for funding to EIF Secretariat at WTO
2018
Japan
Dispatch of experts (WCO accreditation workshop on rules of origin) Committed USD 1000 Disbursed USD 1000 Asia & the Pacific Government of Japan Official Development Assistance (ODA)
Dispatch of experts (WCO accreditation workshop on Mercator Programme Advisor) Committed USD 4000 Disbursed USD 4000 Asia & the Pacific Government of Japan Official Development Assistance (ODA)
Dispatch of experts (workshop on human resource development) Committed USD 6000 Disbursed USD 6000 Asia & the Pacific Government of Japan Official Development Assistance (ODA)
Dispatch of experts (workshop on frontline border capability against terrorist threats) Committed USD 2000 Disbursed USD 2000 Asia & the Pacific Government of Japan Official Development Assistance (ODA)
Dispatch of experts (workshop on passenger controls) Committed USD 1000 Disbursed USD 1000 Asia & the Pacific Government of Japan Official Development Assistance (ODA)
Meeting and/or seminars overseas (meeting of heads of WCO Asia/Pacific Regional Training Centre and Regional Office for Capacity Building) Committed USD 6000 Disbursed USD 6000 Asia & the Pacific Government of Japan Official Development Assistance (ODA)
Financial contribution (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Trade and Investment Liberalisation and Facilitation Account) Committed USD 40000 Disbursed USD 40000 Asia & the Pacific Government of Japan Official Development Assistance (ODA)
2017-2019
Canada
Canadian Trade and Investment Facility for Development (CTIF): provides responsive technical assistance to support reforms to trade and investment policies and regulations. Technical assistance includes deployment of Canadian experts, training, study tours, advisory support, conference support, policy research, stakeholder engagement or institutional development. operational Committed CAD 11600000 Disbursed CAD 2790000 Indonesia, Thailand, Viet Nam, Afghanistan, Bhutan, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands Pacific Cowater International and Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC) https://w05.international.gc.ca/projectbrowser-banqueprojets/filter-filtre
Canadian Trade and Investment Facility for Development (CTIF): provides responsive technical assistance to support reforms to trade and investment policies and regulations. Technical assistance includes deployment of Canadian experts, training, study tours, advisory support, conference support, policy research, stakeholder engagement or institutional development. operational Committed CAD 11600000 Disbursed CAD 2790000 Indonesia, Thailand, Viet Nam, Afghanistan, Bhutan, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands Pacific Cowater International and Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC) https://w05.international.gc.ca/projectbrowser-banqueprojets/filter-filtre
2018-2019
Australia
PACER Plus Support Disbursed AUD 3454797 Pacific Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Disbursement to various partners
Pacific Regional Agricultural Market Access Program Disbursed AUD 4599975 Pacific Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Disbursement to various partners
PACER Plus Support Disbursed AUD 3454797 Pacific Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Disbursement to various partners
Pacific Regional Agricultural Market Access Program Disbursed AUD 4599975 Pacific Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Disbursement to various partners

Information updated on 22.04.2021.

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