Asiapacific Nations Boost Customs Cooperation at WCO Meeting

Asiapacific Nations Boost Customs Cooperation at WCO Meeting

The 32nd WCO Asia-Pacific Regional Contact Points Meeting was held in Australia, focusing on regional cooperation, strategic planning, and WCO policy updates. The meeting highlighted the importance of data strategy, green customs, and technology application. The aim is to strengthen customs cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region, address global challenges, and promote trade security and facilitation. Discussions centered around enhancing information sharing, capacity building, and the implementation of international standards to improve efficiency and effectiveness in customs operations across the region.

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WCO Workshop Boosts Global Customs Risk Management Skills

WCO Workshop Boosts Global Customs Risk Management Skills

The World Customs Organization (WCO) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) jointly held a pre-accreditation workshop on risk management, aiming to expand the pool of experts and enhance global customs risk control capabilities. Participants from five West African countries attended the workshop and are expected to obtain WCO accreditation, becoming an important force in the global customs field. This will help the WCO provide risk management support to its members.

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World Customs Organization Donates to Brussels Childrens Home

World Customs Organization Donates to Brussels Childrens Home

The World Customs Organization (WCO) donated €3,320 to the Reine Marie-Henriette Children's Home in Brussels to purchase playground equipment, enhancing children's cognitive and motor skills. This action demonstrates the WCO's commitment to social responsibility and its care for vulnerable groups. It also reflects the important social responsibilities that international organizations bear while promoting global development.

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Peru Bolivia Enhance Customs Ties to Streamline Trade

Peru Bolivia Enhance Customs Ties to Streamline Trade

Customs cooperation between Peru and Bolivia focuses on exchanging experiences in risk management and customs laboratories. The collaboration aims to enhance trade facilitation and promote regional economic development. This includes sharing best practices and exploring collaborative strategies to improve efficiency and security in cross-border trade. The initiative seeks to streamline customs procedures, reduce trade barriers, and foster a more competitive and integrated regional market. Ultimately, this cooperation contributes to economic growth and strengthens ties between the two nations.

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WCO Launches Scholarships for Small Island Economies Capacity Building

WCO Launches Scholarships for Small Island Economies Capacity Building

The World Customs Organization (WCO) launched a scholarship program for Small Island Economies (SIEs) to enhance the capacity building of customs officials in these regions. The program provides training in areas such as international economics, trade regulations, data analysis, and risk management to SIEs customs officials through needs assessments, curriculum design, and expert instruction. It aims to help them improve customs management and promote sustainable economic development.

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Moldova Adopts Global Standards to Simplify Ecommerce Customs

Moldova Adopts Global Standards to Simplify Ecommerce Customs

The WCO, in collaboration with SECO, is supporting the Moldovan Customs Service to enhance its e-commerce clearance capabilities. The initiative focuses on simplifying procedures, enabling the exchange of advance information, and addressing humanitarian aid flows. This partnership aims to improve trade facilitation and modernize customs operations in Moldova, ultimately boosting its cross-border e-commerce competitiveness and efficiency. The project seeks to streamline processes and improve overall customs effectiveness.

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WCO Urges Global Trade Resilience at BASC Congress

WCO Urges Global Trade Resilience at BASC Congress

The WCO Deputy Secretary General highlighted the importance of international trade resilience at the 10th World BASC Congress. He presented the WCO's work in standardizing customs procedures, promoting international cooperation, and building capacity, with specific mention of the SAFE Framework and its positive impact on AEO programs. The WCO will continue to collaborate with stakeholders to address international trade challenges and promote global economic prosperity. The speech underscored the critical role of customs in ensuring secure and efficient global supply chains.

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Guatemala Customs Boosts Modernization With Leadership Training

Guatemala Customs Boosts Modernization With Leadership Training

Guatemalan Customs, with the support of the World Customs Organization, held a leadership and management development workshop. The aim was to enhance self-awareness, personnel management, and change innovation capabilities among senior officials, thereby promoting customs modernization. This event is part of a global trade facilitation project, highlighting the importance of international cooperation in building customs capacity in developing countries.

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Bolivia Expands Customs AEO Program with Trade Facilitation Support

Bolivia Expands Customs AEO Program with Trade Facilitation Support

Bolivian Customs, with WCO support, is upgrading its AEO program. This includes optimizing standards, expanding the program's scope, strengthening risk management and service provision, and promoting mutual recognition arrangements. The aim is to enhance trade facilitation, foster economic growth for businesses, and improve overall customs efficiency. The upgraded AEO program is expected to contribute significantly to Bolivia's trade competitiveness and its integration into the global trading system. The focus is on creating a more secure and predictable trade environment for authorized economic operators.

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Wcos HS Review Boosts Global Trade Efficiency

Wcos HS Review Boosts Global Trade Efficiency

The World Customs Organization (WCO) highlighted the HS Strategic Review study at the International Federation of Customs Brokers Associations (IFCBA) 30th Anniversary Conference. The review aims to optimize the global system for classifying goods in international trade, addressing changes in the trade environment and technological innovation. The IFCBA actively participated and provided feedback, which the WCO pledged to consider. The HS Strategic Review is expected to reduce compliance costs for businesses, improve customs clearance efficiency, promote trade facilitation, and enhance international competitiveness.

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