UN-CEFACT (United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic Business) is a body within the United Nations that focuses on improving worldwide trade by simplifying and harmonizing business processes and information flows.

Definition: A subsidiary body of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) that develops standards, recommendations, and frameworks to facilitate global commerce.

Purpose: To enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of international trade transactions through the standardization and harmonization of business processes and data exchange.

Activities:

Development of Standards: Creates standards for electronic business transactions, such as e-invoicing and e-payments.

Trade Facilitation: Provides recommendations and frameworks to simplify trade procedures and reduce administrative burdens.

Key Initiatives:

Single Window Concept: Aims to streamline trade by allowing traders to submit regulatory documents at a single entry point.