I have become member of a small group which is to make a report on the
export potential of a few products from a couple of developing
countries in Asia.

Our not-for-profit sponsor has encouraged us to use local
nationals to carry out as much as possible of the study.   We have to
prepare some Terms of Reference for the work to be done, e.g.
collection/interpretation of data/information and subsequent use of
it.

We are eager to find some examples of Terms of Reference for
inspiration.   Not least to check whether we have overlooked something.
Inspiration regarding for example legal aspects, confidentiality,
practical issues, format of reporting, time frame, copy rights,
payment conditions etc.

It might be that some Terms of Reference for studies other than 
"export" and "trade" also contain elements for inspiration.  Also
because none of us have English as mother tongue.

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Request for Question Clarification by pafalafa-ga on 11 Apr 2005 05:38 PDT

alsinger-ga,

There are quite a few different styles used for Terms of Reference,
and they differ greatly in the amount and type of content, as well.

Here are a few examples.  Let me know if these are helpful, and what
sorts of additional information would be useful to you as an answer to
your question.

http://www.carib-export.com/index.php3?page_id=6352

http://www.med.govt.nz/buslt/bus_pol/portsreview/tor.html

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/static/telecoms_review/tor.htm



Let me know what you think.


pafalafa-ga

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Clarification of Question by alsinger-ga on 11 Apr 2005 08:33 PDT

Dear pafalafa,

Had a quick glance at your three proposals - which are all of some
interest.  Number one (Caribbean) possibly most relevant - partly
because of the precise bullet-point listings.  Good examples for
inspiration.

As for additional information...?  Well, some examples are already
given in the original question of 22 March, some of which are not
dealt with in the three examples you found.

Ideal would be if you were able to find TORs related to studies on the
consequences of the WTO agreements and trade conditions.  And further
into the details.....TORs related to concequences of the TRIMS/WTO
agreements (e.g. on the automotive industry) and the TRIPS/WTO
agreements (e.g. on the pharmaceutical industry) (If you come across a
study itself on one of these issues it would of course also be of high
interest).

However - and this is important: such sector- and agreement-oriented
details are Not a must for a response from you. There might be no such
TORs around. Mentioned here to give you the flavour of my needs.

In any case - it looks as if you are on the right track, so feel free
to pursue and answer with some more examples.

alsinger

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Request for Question Clarification by pafalafa-ga on 11 Apr 2005 16:27 PDT

alsinger,

I wanted to give you a few more links to look over prior to posting a
formal answer.  Please let me know if these seem to be on-target or
not relative to your needs.

Thanks,

paf

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http://www.dfat.gov.au/geo/malaysia/fta/tor.html
Australia-Malaysia FTA scoping study 
STUDY OF A BILATERAL FREE TRADE AGREEMENT (FTA) BETWEEN AUSTRALIA AND MALAYSIA


www.ausaid.gov.au/ngos/files/spot_check.doc
SPOTCHECK TERMS OF REFERENCE


www.worldbank.org/afr/aids/tor/ngo_cbo_cap_ass_tor.pdf
Sierra Leone NGO/CBO Capacity Assessment Terms of Reference Background


www.mcit.gov.eg/tender_docs/terms_of_reference.pdf
Terms of Reference Consultancy Services for the Egyptian Ministry


europa.eu.int/comm/trade/ icentre/opportunities/docs/t_siawto.pdf
TERMS OF REFERENCE:  Invitation to tender related to a contract to
provide a Sustainability Impact Assessment (SIA) of proposed WTO
negotiations



http://www.integratedframework.org/files/General_tor_prelim.pdf
Terms of Reference and Guidelines
Preliminary Mission for Diagnostic Trade Integration Study under the
Integrated Framework



Let me know what you think.

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Request for Question Clarification by pafalafa-ga on 11 Apr 2005 20:21 PDT

Here are those links again...hopefully, they'll all work this time:


http://www.dfat.gov.au/geo/malaysia/fta/tor.html


http://www.ausaid.gov.au/ngos/files/spot_check.doc


http://www.worldbank.org/afr/aids/tor/ngo_cbo_cap_ass_tor.pdf


http://www.mcit.gov.eg/tender_docs/terms_of_reference.pdf


http://europa.eu.int/comm/trade/ icentre/opportunities/docs/t_siawto.pdf


http://www.integratedframework.org/files/General_tor_prelim.pdf

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Clarification of Question by alsinger-ga on 12 Apr 2005 06:53 PDT

pafalafa,

Having looked very quickly only, your examples are good. 
Best is maybe World Bank, Sierra Leone, NGO...., but others also have
some elements of use, I think.
Please go ahead...and complete.

alsinger

Hello again,

In the course of my searching, I came across thousands of ToR
documents.  Rather than overwhelm you with a very long list, I have
tried to select the ToR's that seemed most germane to your needs, to
add to the ones I provided to you earlier.

I based my selection on documents that either fit well with the
description of your task -- involving NGO's in trade/export related
studies -- or that otherwise seemed to be laid out in a particularly
well-organized and useful fashion.

I hope my selection is on target.  

However, before rating this answer, please let me know if you feel you
need additional information.  Just post a Request for Clarification,
and I'm at your service.


All the best,

pafalafa-ga


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DRAFT TERMS OF REFERENCE
www.unece.org/trade/untdid/download/itp97004.pdf



International Trade Strategic Technical Group ? Terms Of Reference
www.hmce.gov.uk/channelsPortalWebApp/ downloadFile?contentID=HMCE_PROD_008141



FULLY-FUNDED Terms of Reference South Asia Department (SARD ...
w.adb.org/Internship/ff-f.pdf 



http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/other/dfat/seldoc/1989/3702.html
TERMS OF REFERENCE OF THE INTERNATIONAL COPPER STUDY GROUP 



http://www.iisd.org/trade/cciced/tor.asp
Terms of Reference - Working Group on Trade and Environment 



www.iisd.org/trade/cciced/tor.asp
BENIN PREPARATION OF THE DIAGNOSTIC TRADE INTEGRATION STUDY 



www.integratedframework.org/ files/benin_prelim-mission_tor.pdf 
Terms of Reference
Using resource endowments to foster sustainable development:
how to enhance the socio-economic contribution of the mining
and metals sector



http://www.icmm.com/events/518REToRnotimeline04.pdf
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE - TERMS OF REFERENCE
Name: Promote socially and environmentally sustainable tourism development



http://www.tcsp.com/spto/export/sites/SPTO/news/press/TA_TourismMarketing.pdf
Draft Terms of Reference of Sector Agreements Project Board



www.e-skills.com/cgi-bin/docs.pl/ 175/e-skills%20UK%20cross%20sector%20Plan.doc
e-skills UK Sector Plan 
for Cross Sector Activity 2005 - 2006 


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Again, let me know if there is anything else I can do for you.


paf



search strategy -- Google searches on:




"terms of reference" international (export OR trade)  

intitle:"terms of reference" international (export OR trade)  

"terms of reference" international (export OR trade)  site:org

"terms of reference" international (export OR trade)  site:com

Researcher kept working well and made sure he was on the right track. 
Kind of dialogue which is fine and all parties avoid
misunderstandings.
My rating is +4 (plus four or four and a half), but looks as if I can
indicate 4 only.

Thanks so much for the tip and the 4 1/2 stars (Hey...it's the thought
that counts, right?).

paf