Tenders Are Invited For Sewage, Refuse, Cleaning And Environmental Services – 10002570-Studies And Consultancy Service In Trade In Circular Economy

Sewage, Refuse, Cleaning And Environmental Services – 10002570-Studies And Consultancy Service In Trade In Circular Economy. The Contractor Will Provide Analytical, Advisory And Capacity Development Services Structured Around Five Interlinked Work Packages. Work Package 1 - Analysis Of Current Practice And Legal Frameworks The Contractor Will Analyse Cross-Border Material Flows And Ce-Relevant Product Streams In Asean, Identifying Key Sectors (Including Electrical And Electronic Equipment, Textiles And Plastics) And Assessing Strengths, Weaknesses, Barriers And Opportunities. A Comprehensive Review Of Asean-Level Agreements And National Regulatory Frameworks - With A Focus On Cambodia, Lao Pdr And Viet Nam - Will Be Conducted, Including Relevant Multilateral Environmental Agreements (E.G. Basel Convention), Hs/Ahtn Classifications And Customs Procedures. The Contractor Will Identify Regulatory Gaps, Assess Harmonisation Needs, And Develop Tailored Recommendations To Strengthen Regional Coherence And Facilitate Circular Trade. International Best Practices Will Be Compiled And Adapted To The Asean Context. Work Package 2 - Capacity Development Of Asean Bodies Based On The Analytical Findings, The Contractor Will Design And Implement A Capacity Development Strategy For Relevant Asean Sectoral Bodies (Including Cca, Atf-Jcc, Ccc And Cecwg). This Includes Needs Assessments, Development Of Training Modules, Technical Advisory Support, And Facilitation Of Policy Dialogues. The Contractor Will Support The Integration Of Ce-Related Provisions Into Regional Trade Frameworks, Including Atiga And Other Rtas, And Assist Asean Bodies In Developing Proposals And Roadmap Elements On Trade-Related Circular Economy Aspects. Work Package 3 - Capacity Development Of National Authorities At National Level, With Particular Focus On Cambodia, Lao Pdr And Viet Nam, The Contractor Will Strengthen The Capacity Of Ministries And Relevant Institutions To Develop And Adapt National Requirements Related To Ce And Trade. Activities Include National Gap Assessments, Advisory Services On Regulatory Reforms, Peer Learning Among Ams, Facilitation Of Inter-Ministerial Coordination, And Support For Impact Assessments And Policy Formulation. The Objective Is To Develop Concrete Proposals For Improved Regulatory Frameworks And National Requirements. Work Package 4 - Private Sector Engagement And Public-Private Dialogue The Contractor Will Support Business Associations And Companies, Especially Women-Led Enterprises, To Strengthen Their Engagement In Policy Processes And Develop Circular Business Models With Cross-Border Relevance. Capacity Building, Matchmaking, Regional Exchanges And Facilitation Of Public-Private Dialogues Will Enable The Formulation Of Private Sector Recommendations For Improved Regulatory Environments. The Contractor Will Also Support Cross-Border Peer Learning Among Businesses In Selected Asean Member States. Work Package 5 - Customs Cooperation And Green Customs Technical Assistance Will Be Provided To Customs Authorities To Enhance Control And Facilitation Of Ce-Related G