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ASIA PACIFIC ECONOMIC CO-OPERATION TRANSPORTATION WORKING GROUP EIGHTEENTH MEETING, MIYAZAKI, JAPAN 16 ˇV 20 OCTOBER 2000 |
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ASIA PACIFIC ECONOMIC CO-OPERATION TRANSPORTATION WORKING GROUP EIGHTEENTH MEETING, MIYAZAKI, JAPAN 16 ˇV 20 OCTOBER 2000 |
STEERING COMMITTEE: HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT
(INCLUDING TRAINING, RESEARCH AND EDUCATION)
Proposal
to Establish a Bilateral Training Projects Register and
Concept for a possible
APEC Aviation Law Training Program Project
AUSTRALIA
18TH APEC TRANSPORTATION WORKING GROUP (TPT-WG) MEETING
Australia
ISSUES FOR CONSIDERATION
The proposed development of a bilateral training projects register, which identifies existing bilateral projects being undertaken between APEC economies.
Australia is exploring the possibility of developing a project proposal for the delivery of an aviation law training program for APEC economies, for consideration at TPT-WG 19, to be held in March 2001
the proposal will be modelled on an aviation law training program specifically developed for Indonesia.
BACKGROUND
Through the development and implementation of projects under Australiaˇ¦s bilateral arrangements with Indonesia, it has become evident that there are benefits in developing a register of bilateral training projects being undertaken between APEC economies. The proposed projects register would ensure that all economies are aware of existing bilateral training projects within APEC, which would promote consideration of similar projects on a bilateral and multilateral basis.
In December 1995 the Governments of Australia and Indonesia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Cooperation in the Transport Sector. The aim of the MOU is to further develop cooperative relations between Australia and Indonesia on equality and mutual benefit, while recognising the importance of the transport sector to economic and social development. It also sought to realise the benefits of wider regional cooperation and involvement in relation to the work of international organisations and to support progress on transport issues within the fora of APEC.
An Annex on Cooperation in Aviation Training to the MOU sets out the understanding between Australia and Indonesia on cooperation for mutual benefit in aviation training. Through this cooperative arrangement, Australia is funding an aviation law training project in Indonesia to provide participants with a greater understanding of the international aviation legal framework. As an archipelagic state, aviation is one of the most important modes of transport for Indonesia. Indirectly the aviation law training project will facilitate trade opportunities for Indonesia by providing participants with:
a greater understanding of Indonesiaˇ¦s regulatory regime, thus enhancing its relationship with other regional economies;
a greater understanding and appreciation of the international aviation legal framework; and
a greater ability to participate and contribute to international aviation law issues with other APEC economies.
At the APEC Transportation Ministerial Meeting in June 1997, one of the key issues discussed was Human Resources Development. Ministers believe that improving and strengthening transportation education and training through a comprehensive approach is key to the successful development of human resources in the transportation sector.
In 1998 the Human Resource Development Steering Committee was established to better coordinate and rationalise TPT-WG projects. The aviation law training project is directly linked to the work of the Human Resource Development Steering Committee.
DISCUSSION OF ISSUES
Register of Bilateral Projects
Australia is proposing the development of a bilateral training projects register, which identifies all existing bilateral training projects being undertaken between APEC economies. While it has not been normal practice to raise bilateral projects in the TPT-WG fora, individual bilateral projects are complementary to the overall work of the TPT-WG.
A bilateral training projects register would provide economies with access to details of existing bilateral training projects being undertaken between APEC economies and also raise their awareness of existing training projects. This in turn may lead to other economies identifying similar training requirements and initiate projects to meet their specific needs. This could also facilitate the development of multilateral APEC projects.
Aviation Law Training Program
Australia is exploring the possibility of developing a project proposal for the delivery of an aviation law training program to other APEC economies, for consideration at TPT-WG 19, to be held in March 2001. The proposal will be modelled on the aviation law training program specifically developed for Indonesia.
This training program for Indonesia will consist of two short intensive courses. Subjects to be covered during the course include:
General Principles of Public International Law
Legal Framework of International Civil Aviation
nternational Civil Aviation Organization
Regulation of National Airspace
Regulation of International Airspace
Multilateral International Air Transport Agreements
Bilateral International Air Services Agreements
World Liberalization of International Air Services Arrangements
International Airline Liability Law
International Aviation Security Law
While the details of this program have been specifically tailored to Indonesiaˇ¦s needs, the fundamental objectives and approach could serve as a useful model for other APEC economies.
Australia seeks the Human Resource Development Steering Committeeˇ¦s support to encourage economies to identify existing training projects which are being undertaken bilaterally between economies
Australia asks that the Committee note that while the proposed aviation law training project was developed under the MOU on Cooperation in the Transport Sector between Australia and Indonesia, this pilot project could be developed further as a project proposal for other APEC economies
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