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EU Market Access – The EU for Exporters Yes for Europe 16th Annual Summit ”Globalisation – Managing the Change” 24 November 2006, European Parliament, BrusselsIngrid Valentini-Wanka, European Commission, DG Trade : 

EU Market Access – The EU for Exporters Yes for Europe 16th Annual Summit ”Globalisation – Managing the Change” 24 November 2006, European Parliament, Brussels Ingrid Valentini-Wanka, European Commission, DG Trade

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Provides exporters with information on market access conditions Provides a framework within which to tackle the barriers to trade in goods, services, intellectual property and investment Aims at achieving the largest economic impact in terms of additional trade and investment opportunities Aims at removing trade barriers on a global scale and benefiting all sectors of EU economy, Uses an operational tool: the Market Access Database (web address http://madb.europa.eu) The EU Market Access Strategy launched in 1996

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Establish whether a particular market is worth targeting Select export markets and negotiate with local importers Confirm that our major trading partners comply with their WTO and bilateral obligations Obtain in-depth information on market access-related topics The Market Access Database helps EU exporters to:

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The Sectoral and Trade Barriers Database The Exporter’s Guide to Import Formalities The Applied Tariffs Database Statistical Database Studies The content of the Market Access Database (50% of the all the hits on the DG TRADE website)

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Trade Barriers Regulation WTO dispute settlement WTO - DDA (Doha Development Agenda) Round WTO Accession negotiations Implementation of existing bilateral agreements Negotiation of new free trade agreements Other trade consultations Diplomatic pressure How we ensure better access to world markets – the main tools available are:

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The existing tool-box has already been completed by: Regulatory dialogue and cooperation between regulators Market access cooperation with third country partners Technical assistance to developing countries Other instruments/tools are currently under review as part of a modern trade policy. 10 years after 1996 : what are additional tools for tackling the barriers ?

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Non-tariff barriers and other “behind the border” barriers are increasingly important Many trade problems arise because existing rules are not correctly implemented/enforced WTO rules do not fully cover the range of barriers at stake (export taxes, enforcement problems of IPR, some domestic regulations) 10 years after 1996 : what are the changes in trade and the nature of barriers ?

10 years after 1996 : working towards a renewed Market Access Strategy : 

Framework provided by Communication on External Aspects of Competitiveness (approved in October 2006) Build it on surveys, external evaluation study published in autumn 2006 and stakeholder consultations Concentrating on countries and barriers at highest stakes Make Market Access a EU-wide task by - Close cooperation with other involved DGs within Commission - Structured dialogue with associations and companies - strong involvement of Member States to align resources Pool and focus efforts on the ground, including Delegations 10 years after 1996 : working towards a renewed Market Access Strategy

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The Market Access Strategy: Have your say in the open on-line consultation http://ec.europa.eu/trade/ The Market Access Database (MADB) An interactive tool for EU exporters http://madb.europa.eu

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Help us to help you! http://ec.europa.eu/trade/ http://madb.europa.eu Thank you for your attention