Rapat Pembahasan IMM
Rapat Pembahasan IMM
(Independent Market Monitoring)
of the FLEGT-VPA EU-Indonesia
D I R E K T O R AT
BINA PENGOLAHAN DAN PEMASARAN
H A S I L H U TA N
2014
Dasar Pelaksanaan
IMM adalah salah satu kegiatan
dalam rangkaian pelaksanaan
FLEGT-VPA antara Indonesia dan
Uni Eropa
Pelaksanaan IMM disesuaikan
dengan ToR sebagaimana
Lampiran 7 Annex VPA
1. Objective
Independent Market Monitoring (IMM) is market
monitoring done by an independent third party
referred to as Monitor.
The objective of Independent Market Monitoring
(IMM) is to collect and analyse information on the
acceptance of Indonesian FLEGT-licensed timber in
the Union market, and review impacts of Regulation
(EU) No 995/2010 of the European Parliament and
of the Council of 20 October 2010 laying down the
obligation of operators who place timber and timber
products on the market and of related initiatives
such as public and private procurement policies.
2. Scope
IMM shall cover:
2.1. The release for free circulation of Indonesian FLEGT-licensed timber at
points of entry in the Union;
2.2. The performance of Indonesian FLEGT-licensed timber in the Union
market and the impact of market-related measures taken in the Union on the
demand for Indonesian FLEGT-licensed timber;
2.3. The performance of non-FLEGT-licensed timber in the Union market and
the impact of market-related measures taken in the Union on the demand for
non-FLEGT-licensed timber;
2.4. Examination of the impact of other market-related measures taken in the
Union such as public procurement policies, green building codes and private
sector action such as trade codes of practice and corporate social responsibility.
3. Output
The output of IMM will comprise regular
reports
to
the
Joint
Implementation
Committee (JIC) containing its findings and
recommendations on measures to strengthen
the position of Indonesian FLEGT-licensed
timber in the Union market and to improve
the
implementation
of
market-related
measures to prevent illegally harvested
timber from being placed on the Union
market.
4. Main Activities
IMM includes
inter alia:
4.1. Evaluation of:
(a) progress with and impact of the implementation of policy measures
to tackle trade in illegally harvested timber in the Union.
(b) trends in imports of timber and timber products by the Union from
Indonesia as well as other VPA and non-VPA timber exporting
countries;
(c) actions by pressure groups that could affect demand for timber and
timber products or markets for Indonesia's forest products trade.
4.2. Reporting findings and recommendations to the JIC.
5. Monitoring Methodology
5.1. The Monitor shall have a documented and evidence-based methodology. This shall
include adequate analysis of relevant documentation, identification of any inconsistencies
in the available trade data and information, and in-depth interviews with relevant actors on
key indicators of the impacts and effectiveness of market-related measures.
5.2. The Monitor shall conduct observations and analysis on, inter alia:
(a)
The current market situation and trends in the Union for timber and timber products;
(b) Public procurement policies and their treatment of FLEGT- and non-FLEGT- licensed
timber and timber products in the Union;
(c)
Legislation affecting the timber industry, the trade in timber and timber products
within the Union and imports of timber and timber products into the Union;
(d) Price differentials between FLEGT- and non–FLEGT- licensed timber and timber
products in the Union;
(e)
Market acceptance, perception and market share of FLEGT-licensed and certified
timber and timber products in the Union;
(f) Statistics and trends on volumes and values of imports at different Union ports of
FLEGT- and non-FLEGT-licensed timber and timber products from Indonesia as well as
other VPA and non-VPA timber exporting countries;
(g) Descriptions of, including any changes to, the legal instruments and processes by
which competent authorities and border control authorities in the Union validate FLEGT
licences and release shipments for free circulation, as well as penalties imposed for noncompliance;
(h) Possible difficulties and constraints faced by exporters and importers in bringing
FLEGT-licensed timber into the Union;
(i) The effectiveness of campaigns to promote FLEGT-licensed timber in the Union;
6. Qualifications of the Independent Market Monitor
The Monitor shall:
(a)
be an independent third party with a proven track record
of professionalism and integrity in monitoring the Union
timber and timber products market and related trade issues;
(b) be familiar with the trade in and markets for Indonesian
timber and timber products, in particular, hardwood and for
those countries in the Union producing similar products;
(c)
have systems to avoid any conflict of interest. The
Monitor shall declare any potential conflict of interest that may
arise and take effective action to mitigate it.
7. Reporting
7.1. Reports shall be submitted biennially and comprise: (i) a full
report containing all relevant findings and recommendations; and
(ii) a summary report based on the full report.
7.2. The full report and the summary report shall be submitted to
the JIC for review and approval before releasing the reports to
the public;
7.3. Upon the request of the JIC the Monitor shall provide
additional information to support or clarify its findings.
8. Confidentiality
The Monitor shall maintain the confidentiality
of data it receives while carrying out its
activities.
9. Appointment, periodicity and financing
The Monitor shall be appointed by the Union
after consultation with Indonesia in the JIC;
9.2. IMM shall be carried out at intervals of
no more than twenty four months starting
from the date as agreed by the JIC in
accordance with Article 14(5) (e) of the
Agreement
9.3. The financing of IMM shall be decided
by the JIC
(Independent Market Monitoring)
of the FLEGT-VPA EU-Indonesia
D I R E K T O R AT
BINA PENGOLAHAN DAN PEMASARAN
H A S I L H U TA N
2014
Dasar Pelaksanaan
IMM adalah salah satu kegiatan
dalam rangkaian pelaksanaan
FLEGT-VPA antara Indonesia dan
Uni Eropa
Pelaksanaan IMM disesuaikan
dengan ToR sebagaimana
Lampiran 7 Annex VPA
1. Objective
Independent Market Monitoring (IMM) is market
monitoring done by an independent third party
referred to as Monitor.
The objective of Independent Market Monitoring
(IMM) is to collect and analyse information on the
acceptance of Indonesian FLEGT-licensed timber in
the Union market, and review impacts of Regulation
(EU) No 995/2010 of the European Parliament and
of the Council of 20 October 2010 laying down the
obligation of operators who place timber and timber
products on the market and of related initiatives
such as public and private procurement policies.
2. Scope
IMM shall cover:
2.1. The release for free circulation of Indonesian FLEGT-licensed timber at
points of entry in the Union;
2.2. The performance of Indonesian FLEGT-licensed timber in the Union
market and the impact of market-related measures taken in the Union on the
demand for Indonesian FLEGT-licensed timber;
2.3. The performance of non-FLEGT-licensed timber in the Union market and
the impact of market-related measures taken in the Union on the demand for
non-FLEGT-licensed timber;
2.4. Examination of the impact of other market-related measures taken in the
Union such as public procurement policies, green building codes and private
sector action such as trade codes of practice and corporate social responsibility.
3. Output
The output of IMM will comprise regular
reports
to
the
Joint
Implementation
Committee (JIC) containing its findings and
recommendations on measures to strengthen
the position of Indonesian FLEGT-licensed
timber in the Union market and to improve
the
implementation
of
market-related
measures to prevent illegally harvested
timber from being placed on the Union
market.
4. Main Activities
IMM includes
inter alia:
4.1. Evaluation of:
(a) progress with and impact of the implementation of policy measures
to tackle trade in illegally harvested timber in the Union.
(b) trends in imports of timber and timber products by the Union from
Indonesia as well as other VPA and non-VPA timber exporting
countries;
(c) actions by pressure groups that could affect demand for timber and
timber products or markets for Indonesia's forest products trade.
4.2. Reporting findings and recommendations to the JIC.
5. Monitoring Methodology
5.1. The Monitor shall have a documented and evidence-based methodology. This shall
include adequate analysis of relevant documentation, identification of any inconsistencies
in the available trade data and information, and in-depth interviews with relevant actors on
key indicators of the impacts and effectiveness of market-related measures.
5.2. The Monitor shall conduct observations and analysis on, inter alia:
(a)
The current market situation and trends in the Union for timber and timber products;
(b) Public procurement policies and their treatment of FLEGT- and non-FLEGT- licensed
timber and timber products in the Union;
(c)
Legislation affecting the timber industry, the trade in timber and timber products
within the Union and imports of timber and timber products into the Union;
(d) Price differentials between FLEGT- and non–FLEGT- licensed timber and timber
products in the Union;
(e)
Market acceptance, perception and market share of FLEGT-licensed and certified
timber and timber products in the Union;
(f) Statistics and trends on volumes and values of imports at different Union ports of
FLEGT- and non-FLEGT-licensed timber and timber products from Indonesia as well as
other VPA and non-VPA timber exporting countries;
(g) Descriptions of, including any changes to, the legal instruments and processes by
which competent authorities and border control authorities in the Union validate FLEGT
licences and release shipments for free circulation, as well as penalties imposed for noncompliance;
(h) Possible difficulties and constraints faced by exporters and importers in bringing
FLEGT-licensed timber into the Union;
(i) The effectiveness of campaigns to promote FLEGT-licensed timber in the Union;
6. Qualifications of the Independent Market Monitor
The Monitor shall:
(a)
be an independent third party with a proven track record
of professionalism and integrity in monitoring the Union
timber and timber products market and related trade issues;
(b) be familiar with the trade in and markets for Indonesian
timber and timber products, in particular, hardwood and for
those countries in the Union producing similar products;
(c)
have systems to avoid any conflict of interest. The
Monitor shall declare any potential conflict of interest that may
arise and take effective action to mitigate it.
7. Reporting
7.1. Reports shall be submitted biennially and comprise: (i) a full
report containing all relevant findings and recommendations; and
(ii) a summary report based on the full report.
7.2. The full report and the summary report shall be submitted to
the JIC for review and approval before releasing the reports to
the public;
7.3. Upon the request of the JIC the Monitor shall provide
additional information to support or clarify its findings.
8. Confidentiality
The Monitor shall maintain the confidentiality
of data it receives while carrying out its
activities.
9. Appointment, periodicity and financing
The Monitor shall be appointed by the Union
after consultation with Indonesia in the JIC;
9.2. IMM shall be carried out at intervals of
no more than twenty four months starting
from the date as agreed by the JIC in
accordance with Article 14(5) (e) of the
Agreement
9.3. The financing of IMM shall be decided
by the JIC