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Globally Networked Customs: Progressing Utility Blocks towards cross-border connectivity
Ramesh SivaThe World Bank
May 2015
The simple premise..
Your export declaration is My import declaration
The reality….Lack of a Legal FrameworkCommercial Confidentiality of data“Ownership” of dataExport Valuation vs. Import ValuationLack of trust amongst cross-border
agenciesWho bears the cost?Technical incompatibilities
◦ IT Systems◦ Data Standards
The challenge….
Determining a clear Business Rationale◦Value to Trader◦Value to Customs & Border Agencies◦Value to Nation & Population
If you cannot establish the value proposition - Don’t Start!!
