Sec. 11. Progress report

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Not later than 2 years and 4 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall submit to the appropriate committees and cleared advisors of the trade capacity advisory committee a report on progress made in implementing the provisions of this Act that includes the following: A description of implementation of the strategic plans required under section 6. A description of progress by recipient countries receiving priority trade building assistance in implementing the World Trade Organization Trade Facilitation Agreement.

A description of progress made in working with foreign countries to coordinate trade capacity building donor activities to ensure the effectiveness and reduce duplication of capacity building and technical assistance. Recommendations for statutory, regulatory, and funding changes to improve the effectiveness of the whole-of-government approach to prioritizing and delivering trade capacity building assistance. An analysis of efforts made to improve coordination among the relevant departments and agencies with respect to sharing information and to improve performance metrics on planning and delivering trade capacity and trade facilitation assistance.

A description of efforts to improve consultation, coordination, and information sharing between the relevant departments and agencies and the private sector on improving performance metrics, coordination, and effectiveness of trade capacity and trade facilitation assistance. An assessment of the successes and shortcomings of the efforts of the Federal Government to focus resources and programming with respect to trade capacity and facilitation assistance. Recommendations, if any and as appropriate, for any changes in statutes, regulations, or funding levels that the interagency advisory committee considers would significantly improve the performance metrics, coordination, effectiveness, or efficiency of the efforts of the Federal Government to deliver trade capacity building and trade facilitation assistance, including through the elimination or consolidation of duplicative programs or initiatives.

A description of the progress made in strengthening the rule of law, including the capacity of recipient countries to implement, comply with, and enforce trade agreements. A description of the successes and challenges in sharing with donor and recipient countries information and best practices relating to trade capacity building and trade facilitation assistance. A description of the progress made in minimizing duplicative efforts, materials, facilities, and procedures of the Federal agencies and departments responsible for the delivery of trade capacity building and trade facilitation assistance.

Recommendations, if any and as appropriate, on how to enhance the efficiency and consistency with which Federal funds and resources are expended to deliver trade capacity building and trade facilitation assistance, including the extent to which agencies and departments have utilized existing personnel, materials, technologies, and facilities. An explanation of methods developed to measure performance, results, coordination, duplication, and sustainability of trade capacity and trade facilitation assistance programs across agencies and how best practices are shared across agencies.