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WORLD TRADE

ORGANIZATIONG/C/W/44513 December 2002(02-6901)

Council for Trade in Goods Original: English/French

COMPENDIUM OF WCO CAPACITY BUILDING TOOLS

Communication from the WCO

The following communication, dated 2 October 2002, has been received from the World Customs Organization.

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The World Customs Organization’s mission is to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of Customs administrations in the areas of compliance with trade regulations, protection of society and revenue collection, thereby contributing to the development of international trade and to the economic and social well-being of nations.

In order to fulfil this mission the WCO pursues three main capacity building strategies:

First, through its conventions, other instruments and best practice approaches the WCO provides an internationally agreed series of models for effective Customs administration;

Second, the WCO provides a forum for international co-operation and the exchange of information and experience between Member administrations, other international organizations and the private sector.

Third, through its training and technical assistance program it provides a range of high quality capacity building opportunities in areas of relevance to Member administrations.

The attached Compendium of WCO Capacity Building Tools has been developed to identify and describe the wide range of capacity building products currently available through the WCO Secretariat. It includes a listing of all the particular tools or programs currently available and provides a brief description of their purpose and objectives, target audience and an appropriate contact official for further information.

The Compendium is available in both English and French and will be a valuable reference tool for individuals and organizations associated with any aspect of capacity building in Customs.

For further information contact the World Customs Organization Secretariat on +32 2 2099211 or visit the WCO website at www.wcoomd.org.

http://www.wcoomd.org/

Compendium of WCO Capacity Building tools

WCO CAPACITY BUILDING TOOLS

PROCEDURES SUB-DIRECTORATE

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCETopic Description Objectives Audience Contact point

Seminar on Simplification and Modernization of Customs Procedures

Ths Seminar seeks to provide information and training to administrations on simplifying their procedures, modifying their legislation and assisting in their accession to the revised Kyoto Convention

- To inform administrations on how the Convention assists in implementing simple, efficient and effective procedures

-To assist in examining and revising national legislation and procedures based on the Convention.

Customs managers responsible for formulating and implementing national policy on Customs procedures, and officials responsible for drafting Customs legislation and officials in Customs training facilities

Ms. K. Subramanian

Missions on Procedures Conventions and Instruments

WCO has developed several Conventions and instruments which promote the principles for simplification of procedures with effective controls. The key instrument for the simplification of Customs procedures is the Revised Kyoto Convention. The other instruments which simplify procedures in specific areas of Customs work include the ATA Convention and the Istanbul Convention for temporary admission of goods, WCO

- To provide information to administrations on the instruments developed for simplification and modernization of Customs procedures and assists them with accession to and implementation of these WCO instruments. This objective will be achieved through:- To provide the administration with information on other Conventions and instruments available for simplifying and

Customs managers responsible for formulating and implementing national policy on Customs procedures, officials responsible for drafting of Customs legislation and Customs officials in the field responsible for the actual implementation of Customs procedures. The mission will also be of benefit to officials responsible for training Customs officials of the administration

Ms. K. Subramanian

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Recommendations, Norms and Resolutions, Immediate Release Guidelines and Time Release Study. The technical assistance mission seeks to assist individual Members with their accession to and implementation of the various WCO instruments in general and the Revised Kyoto Convention in particular and help them incorporate these principles in the national laws.

harmonizing Customs procedures, e.g. the Temporary Admission Conventions, Recommendations, Immediate Release Guidelines, Time Release Study, etc.;- To provide guidance to the national administrations for the drafting of instruments of accession and any reservations that are required to be entered as provided by the Conventions and instruments.

Missions on the application of Information Technology

Information technology has become an integral part of Customs operations world-wide. The International Convention on the simplification and harmonization of Customs procedures (The Revised Kyoto Convention) also requires Customs administrations to implement modern and simplified Customs procedures together with information technology in order to keep a sufficient level of control while providing trade with facilitation. Customs administrations also need to be aware of the latest developments in electronic commerce, how these affect international trade practices and how Customs can deal with and benefit from the latest electronic commerce techniques. This mission seeks to contribute to this goal.

- To inform and train officials of administrations on the use of information technology in simplifying Customs procedures

- To update the administration on the latest developments in electronic commerce, how they affect Customs processes and the solutions being developed by the WCO in consultation with Members and other international organizations.The following aspects are covered by this mission Benefits of information

technology; Overview of main

application areas; Interfaces between

automated systems; Electronic commerce; Information exchange; Communications;

- IT and EDI managers with procedures background who are or will be in charge of IT projects in their Customs administration

Mr. D. Jost

IT security; Computer systems audit; Legal issues; Common problems; Role of the WCO.

Missions on the application of Information Technology

Information technology has become an integral part of Customs operations world-wide. The International Convention on the simplification and harmonization of Customs procedures (The Revised Kyoto Convention) also requires Customs administrations to implement modern and simplified Customs procedures together with information technology in order to keep a sufficient level of control while providing trade with facilitation. Customs administrations also need to be aware of the latest developments in electronic commerce, how these affect international trade practices and how Customs can deal with and benefit from the latest electronic commerce techniques. This mission seeks to contribute to this goal.

- To inform and train officials of administrations on the use of information technology in simplifying Customs procedures- To update the administration on the latest developments in electronic commerce, how they affect Customs processes and the solutions being developed by the WCO in consultation with Members and other international organizations.The following aspects are covered by this mission Benefits of information

technology; Overview of main

application areas; Interfaces between

automated systems; Electronic commerce; Information exchange; Communications; IT security; Computer systems audit; Legal issues; Common problems; Role of the WCO.

- IT and EDI managers with procedures background who are or will be in charge of IT projects in their Customs administration

Mr. D. Jost

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Topic Description Objectives Audience Contact point

Bench marking Manual

This Manual is a practical guide to help Customs administrations carry out international Customs benchmarking exercises. It includes information and guidelines for all participants in benchmarking projects. It also contains results of benchmarking studies conducted by WCO members

To improve efficiency and effectiveness in national Customs administrations by comparing procedures or processes with the same or similar procedures or processes carried out by others, then identifying and implementing best practice

Customs Administrations Mr.Ray Mc.Donagh,

Kyoto Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Guidelines

Guidelines on application of ICT in Customs Business processes.

These Guidelines will also be available on-line on a CD-Rom

To focus the attention of Customs Administrations on the impact of ICT on the business of Customs and to outline the potential advantages to Customs to enhance their program and service delivery

Customs Administrations Mr. G. Diepens, Mr. D. Jost,

Handbook on Customs Technique

Compilation of all the Recommendations, Norms and Resolutions relating to Customs procedures and Information Technology and the Glossary of International Customs Terms

To provide guidance on the application of certain procedures by administrations

Customs Administrations Mr. S. Royals,

Risk Management Guide(under development)

Outlines the principles of Risk Management in Customs and the steps that are necessary to implement and operate a effective risk management system.

To improve effectiveness and efficiency of Customs Administration and help significantly in the ability to deploy resources

Customs Administrations Ms. K. Subramanian, Mr. W. Robinson,

ENFORCEMENT SUB-DIRECTORATE

COMMERCIAL FRAUDTopic Description Objectives Audience Contact point

Commercial Fraud Manual for Senior Customs Officials

A revised version of the WCO Manual on Measures to Combat Commercial Fraud(Currently being translated)

To provide Members with guidelines underlining the basic elements of combating commercial fraud

Senior Customs officialsManagers at the decision- making levelCustoms Trainers

Mr. P. Clark

Commercial Fraud Investigation Manual

A revised version of the WCO Handbook for Commercial Fraud Investigators(Currently being translated)

To provide a basic framework for effective Customs Investigation

Customs Investigators

Customs Trainers

Mr. P. Clark

Handbook Container Control

Produced in 1983 to be updated by end of 2002

To guide Members in identifying and searching commercial cargo containers

Senior Customs OfficersFront-line officersCustoms Trainers

Mr. W. Robinson

Publication: ‘Customs and Tobacco’

Analytical report of cigarette seizures notified to CEN, issued in 2002

To assist Members’ intelligence sectors in combating the illicit cigarette trade

Customs intelligence officers Mr. P. Clark

Commercial Fraud Enforcement Training Modules

A guide for Members’ training departments on designing national enforcement training courses

To provide Customs trainers with modules including objectives, training methods and aids.

Customs Trainers Mr. V. Mikaladze

Mr. P. ClarkCommercial FraudExpert Mission

A mission by a WCO expert to a Member administration to analyze the enforcement structure

To produce a confidential analytical report containing recommendations on measures to enhance performance in combating commercial fraud

Customs policy and decision-makers

Mr. P. Clark

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National and regional training courses on Commercial Fraud Enforcement Techniques

A training course designed to discuss the basic commercial fraud enforcement techniques through practical case studies

To strengthen Members’ enforcement capacity by discussing new enforcement techniques and best practices

-Senior Customs officials-Customs inspectors-Customs enforcement, post-clearance audit officials, intelligence,

Mr. P. Clark

Transit/Transshipment Fraud national expert mission

WCO team visits a Member to analyze systems in place to combat transit and trans-shipment fraud

To produce a confidential analytical report containing recommendations on measures to enhance performance in combating transit and trans-shipment fraud

Customs policy and decision makers

Mr. P. Clark

National and regional workshops on Commercial Fraud Investigation Techniques

A workshop designed to teach basic investigation techniques

To improve the efficiency of Customs commercial fraud investigation units

Customs investigators and Customs trainers

Mr. P. Clark

Valuation Fraud-Post Clearance National Workshops

A workshop specifically designed to address valuation fraud and post-clearance audit

To identify measures to enhance Members’ performance in conducting post-clearance audits and combating valuation fraud.

Front line officersPost Clearance Audit officersValuation officers

Mr. P. ClarkMrs. D. Maïano

Valuation/Valuation Fraud national and region workshops

Joint workshop on technical valuation and enforcement issues

To assist Members to apply the WTO Valuation Agreement and to identify measures to combat valuation fraud

Front line officersPost Clearance Audit officersValuation officers

Mr. P. Clark

Directory of Technical aids to Enforcement”)

Members Web siteA directory of technical equipment available to and used by Members

To assist Members who are considering purchasing technical equipment by technical equipment and manufacturing companies

Customs procurement officers Mr. L. Lizzi

ENVIRONMENTAL CRIMETopic Description Objectives Audience Contact point

Discussion Forum following the Word Environment Day

WCO Members Web site (period : July 2002)

To enable users to express their concerns and assist in awareness raising

Members Mrs. D. Maïano

CITES training material

Manual for traditional training course. (To be updated)

To assist Members in conducting awareness raising and advanced training courses on CITES issues

Customs trainersFront line officers Customs investigators

Mrs. D. Maïano

CITES booklet :“Customs, wild fauna and flora”.

Booklet containing basic awareness elements

To highlight the basic facts about the CITES Convention and the role of Customs

Customs and other relevant law enforcement agencies and institutions

Mrs. D. Maïano

CITES ‘Leo’ web site

WCO Web site designed to inform Members of the role of Customs in CITES issues

To provide awareness and information material

WCO web site users Mrs. D. Maïano

Alerts on CITES, cultural goods, nuclear material and hazardous waste

Information on recent seizures, trends or modus operandi. Available through CEN system and RILOs

To assist Members in implementing risk assessment techniques

Front Line officers Customs investigatorsCustoms intelligence officers

Mrs. D. Maïano

Cultural goods -Reference system

A CEN database on cultural goods, including details on international regulations and a list of recent registered thefts

To inform Members on cultural goods issues.

Front Line officers Customs investigators

Mrs. D. Maïano

WCO Explanatory Notes on identification and detection of Nuclear Materials

Handbook (Under translation) To assist Members’ training departments in designing and conducting their own training course in combating radioactive materials smuggling

Customs trainers

Front line officers

Mrs. D. Maïano

RISK ASSESSMENT

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Booklet ‘Risk Management’

Executive Summary and Guide to risk management

To introduce the risk management concept in line with WCO compliance and facilitation principles

DGs and Senior ManagersOfficers

Mr. W. Robinson

Risk Assessment training modules

Modules on Air cargo, Aircraft, passengers, vessels, sea cargo, land border controls – available on Members’ website

To assist Members in implementing risk assessment techniques

Customs trainersSupervisors,Front line officers

Mr. B. Brockmeyer

Risk Assessment national and regional workshops

A workshop to introduce Customs staff to risk assessment techniques

To assist Members in implementing or enhancing risk assessment techniques

Customs trainersManagersFront line officers

Mr. B. BrockmeyerMr. P Clark

BILATERAL AND MULTILATERAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCETopic Description Objectives Audience Contact point

Nairobi Convention International Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance for the Prevention, Investigation and Repression of Customs Offences.Text reproduced on the Members web site with list of Contracting Parties.

Multilateral instrument to facilitate mutual international co-operation and information exchange

Customs administrations Mr. H. Baage

Mr. El Hadi Salah

Model Bilateral Agreement

Model Bilateral Agreement on Mutual Administrative Assistance on Customs Matters, revised June 2002.Text reproduced on the Members web site.

Bilateral accord to serve as a model for two Customs Administrations to construct a mutual co-operation accord between them.


Mr. El Hadi Salah

Recommendations WCO non-binding administrative instruments adopted by the Council on various enforcement

Provides an administrative basis for mutual assistance on a direct basis on enforcement matters

Customs administrations and officials

Mr. H. BaageMr. El Hadi Salah

topics from drugs to radioactive materials Texts reproduced at the WCO Web sites

Declaration and Resolutions

These administrative instruments have also been adopted by the Council to improve Customs Co-operation and Mutual Administrative Assistance in certain enforcement fields. Text reproduced on the Members web site.

Encourages Members to co-operate by adopting required instruments to increase their effectiveness against Customs offences


Mr. El Hadi Salah

INTELLIGENCETopic Description Objectives Audience Contact point

Global Intelligence Strategy

Executive Summary/Guideline (To be produced)

To introduce and promote the strategic use of intelligence in compliance field.

DGs and Senior Managers Mr. W. Robinson

Customs Enforcement Network

Internet-based network incorporating databases, website and communication facility

To assist Members intelligence capability; to enhance international communication and co-operation

Customs intelligence officersFront line officers

Mr. L. Lizzi

RILO and its regional and National linkages

A global network of regional intelligence offices

To assist Members intelligence capability; to enhance international communication and co-operation

Customs intelligence officersFront line officers

Mr. L. Lizzi

National and Regional CEN-analytical and user guide national and regional courses

Practical training on use of CEN To enhance and facilitate usage of CEN; to assist Members’ intelligence capability; to enhance international communication and co-operation

CEN National Contact Point officers and CEN Users.

Mr. L. Lizzi

DRUGS

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Drugs alerts Warning information Available through CEN system and RILOs

To assist Members combating illicit drug trafficking by providing an advance information on new methods, repeated and/or sophisticated attempt of drugs smuggling

Front Line officers Customs investigatorsCustoms intelligence officers

Mr. L. Lizzi Mr. B. Brockmeyer

‘Customs and Drugs’

Publication: Analytical report of drug seizures notified to CEN, issued in 2002

To assist Members’ intelligence sectors in combating the illicit drug trade

Customs intelligence officers Mr. P. Clark

Training materials on Chemical Precursors

Training and Awareness Raising Module, Brochure and Video cassette

To improve Customs enforcement measures related to the prevention and detection of the diversion of chemical precursors

Customs trainersCustoms senior officialsFront line officers

Mr. B. Brockmeyer

BUSINESS-CUSTOMS PARTNERSHIPTopic Description Objectives Audience Contact point

BAS Executive SummaryGuide (To be developed)

DGs Senior ManagersTrade

Mr. W. Robinson

REACT Internet-based web site incorporating information on IPR issues and communication tool

To enhance Members’ performance in dealing with IPR infringements

Intelligence staffFrontline staff

Mr. W. Robinson

IPR National and International; Workshop

Joint WCO and Business mission to Member administration

To advise on measures to enhance Members’ performance in dealing with IPR infringements.

Customs managersFront line staff

Mr. W. Robinson

Memoranda of Understanding

WCO Web site database of WCO MoUs

To advise Members of MOUs entered into by the WCO and provide guidance on best

Customs administration, Private sector,

Mr. W. Robinson

(To be developed) practice techniques Inter-governmental organizations

Operational; projects(As of August 2002)

Drugs Data Sharing project (WCO, Interpol, UNDCP).

To share data on drugs seizures collected by WCO, Interpol and UNDCP, in order to create a combined international database and help in the global analysis of illicit drug trade.

Members’ Enforcement Departments, via the WCO Secretariat.

Mr. L. Lizzi

Operation Andes on precursors (WCO/Interpol joint pilot project for South America.

To reinforce the operational capabilities of the drug control structures (on precursors) and to promote co-operation between customs and police administrations in South America

Customs Enforcement Departments

Mr. B. Brockmeyer

African Seaports Project Joint WCO/UNDCP project to create and train Customs/police anti-drug units in East and Southern Africa

To improve the anti-drug effort in selected African ports

Customs and police administrations in relevant countries

Mr. P. Clark

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VALUATION SUB-DIRECTORATETopic Description Objectives Audience Contact point

Customs Valuation Compendium

Texts of the WTO Valuation Agreement and the Technical Committee on Customs Valuation

Sets out the texts of the WTO Valuation Agreement and details the instruments of the Technical Committee to provide greater uniformity of application

Members of the WTO and WCO implementing and applying the WTO Valuation Agreement

Mr. A. El Kassimy.

Customs Valuation Control Handbook

Outlines the Customs control procedures that might be used in administering the WTO Valuation Agreement.

To provide guidance and commentary in setting up and managing valuation control procedures


Mr. A. El Kassimy.

Guidelines for drafting National Valuation Legislation

WCO Web site. A check list to assist in the preparation of national statutes and regulations for the implementation of the WTO Valuation Agreement.

To be a useful working document when drafting national legislation on the WTO Valuation Agreement


Mr. A. El Kassimy.

Basic valuation Training module

Training module for the application of the basic principles governing the WTO Valuation Agreement

To assist Members training new officers in the theory and practical application of the WTO Valuation Agreement.


Mr. A. El Kassimy.

Valuation Discussion FORUM

WCO Web site. An informal discuss forum where Members may pose questions and make comment on Valuation matters.

A forum for Members to seek the views of other Members on issues of topical or strategic importance.

Members of the WCO implementing and applying the WTO Valuation Agreement

Mr. A. El Kassimy.

RULES OF ORIGIN SUB-DIRECTORATE


Origin Discussion Forum

WCO Members’ Web site :An open informal forum on the WCO Members’ Web site for exchanging views, opinions and information between Members, and in some cases with the Secretariat, on Rules of Origin related topics

- To seek advice on a specific problem Members have encountered- To seek other Members’ opinions on specific origin determination- To provide opinions and views regarding Rules of Origin- To discuss items on the agenda of the Technical Committee on Rules of Origin (TCRO) to narrow down the point for discussion or for clarification purposes - To assist other Members

- Officials responsible for planning and preparing for the future implementation of the HROO- Officials responsible for day-to-day origin determination work

Mr. H. Imagawa

Practical guide to the implementation of the WTO Agreement on Rules of Origin

Working document (OC0066E1) : Initially prepared for the 19th Session of the TCRO and revised for its 20th Session (to be updated periodically)

- To provide WTO and WCO Members with a possible basis for technical assistance programme on the HROO- To be used as a useful “navigator” in this field where no standard or harmonized procedures for domestic legislation or organizational restructuring exist

- Officials responsible for planning and preparing for the future implementation of the HROO- Officials developing technical assistance programme on the HROO

Mr. H. Imagawa

Mr. P.P de Vaucher

WCO Secretariat study on systems of certification and verification as well as documentation for Customs clearance with respect to non-preferential rules of origin

Research document (OC0067E1):The Secretariat undertook a comparative study based on the 83 replies to the questionnaire (study to be continued)

To provide for proof of origin and compare the existing types of proof and the corresponding control procedures. This study provides Members with a basis for planning or reforming the certification and verification systems.

- Officials responsible for planning and preparing for the future implementation of the HROO- Officials responsible for day-to-day origin determination work

Mr. H. Imagawa

Mr. P.P de Vaucher

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HS SUB-DIRECTORATE


“Harmonizer” CD-ROM

Interactive computer based training on the HS in English and French, on CD-ROM(Spanish version under development)

To teach and review the basics of classification according to the Harmonized System

Officials of WCO members dealing with HS classification, classification trainees and other users of the Harmonized System

Mr. T. Nagase,

HS Commodity Database

Database comprising the description of about 200,000 commodities and their related Harmonized System code numbers, available in English and French on CD-ROM (which also includes the HS Explanatory Notes) and on-line on the WCO Web site

To help the user of the Harmonized System to find the relevant code number in respect of a particular article

Officials of WCO members responsible for the implementation and maintenance of the HS and the Customs tariff, and other users of the HS

Mr. T. Nagase,

HS Explanatory Notes

Provide a commentary on the scope of the HS Sections, Chapters, headings and subheadings, listing the main products included and excluded, together with technical descriptions of the goods concerned, and giving practical guidance for the identification of commodities, available in English, French and Russian in printed format, and in English and French on CD-ROM (which also includes the HS Commodity Database) and on-line on the WCO Web site

To support the user of the Harmonized System


Mr. T. Nagase,

Compendium of Classification Opinions

Contains the descriptions of specific commodities, together with their appropriate HS code number; all being classified by the HS Committee, available in English and French in printed format, on CD-ROM (incorporated in the HS Commodity Database) and on-line on the WCO Web site

To support the user of the Harmonized System


Mr. T. Nagase,

HS Classification Handbook

Guide to develop an appropriate classification infrastructure and modern operating procedures, with a view to securing uniform application and interpretation of the HS

To provide practical guidance to WCO members and HS Contracting Parties

Senior and mid-level management responsible for the implementation and maintenance of the Customs tariff

Mr. T. Nagase,

HS Harmonized System amendments

Booklet explaining and commenting the amendments to the HS as they came into effect as from 1-1-2002

To provide information on the legal amendments to facilitate the uniform application and interpretation of the HS

Officials of WCO members responsible for the implementation and maintenance of the Customs tariff, and other users of the HS

Mr. T. Nagase,

Good Classification Work Model

Council Recommendation (1998) - To develop a good tariff classification practice model- To assist developing country administrations for :- ensuring correct and uniform classification- reducing delays in classification- promoting compliance with law- providing transparency in classification work


Mr. T. Nagase,

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Binding Pre-entry Classification Information

Council Recommendation (1996) - classification of goods prior to actual import- a model with suitable flexibility depending on needs of administrations


Mr. T. Nagase,

HS Discussion Forum

WCO Web site An informal discussion forum where Members may pose questions and can comment on Harmonized System related matters.

- To seek advice on a specific problem Members have encountered-To seek other Members’ opinions on specific HS related matters-To provide opinions and views regarding the application of the HS-To discuss items on the agenda of the HS related Committees to narrow down the point for discussion or for clarification purposes- To assist other Members

Officials of WCO members responsible for the implementation and maintenance of the HS, and other users of the HS

Mr. T. Nagase,

CUSTOMS LABORATORIESTopic Description Objectives Audience Contact point

Laboratory Guide A practical handbook for the establishment or improvement of a Customs laboratory in developing countries, including references to quantitative criteria in the Harmonized System and recommended analytical methods

To help developing countries when planning the establishment or the improvement of a Customs laboratory

Customs administrations of developing countries considering the establishment of a Customs laboratory or the improvement of the existing Customs laboratory

Mr. T. Nagase,

Laboratory Discussion Forum

WCO Web site.An informal discussion forum where Members may pose questions and may comment on Customs laboratory matters

A place to seek the view of other forum members in Customs laboratory related matters

WCO members and members of the Scientific Sub-Committee

Mr. T. Nagase,

HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICE SUB-DIRECTORATE TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE


Distance education learning Project (DELP)

Development and progressive implementation of a range of distance education programs to provide Customs-related training to Customs officials

To make training materials available to a wider audience reducing costs and increasing effectiveness.

Members Administrations Mr. Declunder

Members Database on Training and Technical Assistance Activities

Internet based database on the missions organised by the WCO

To select training beneficiaries in a fair and transparent manner.To secure optimum co-ordination between donors and beneficiaries.To carry out statistical analyses of TaTA activities. assist members

Members Administrations Mr. Declunder

Train the trainers course

Course of training in instructional techniques comprising theoretical and practical elements. to train.

To help Customs officials responsible for training at national level to develop the skills to enable them to give courses using techniques and methods widely employed in vocational training.

Trainers of Members Administrations

Mr. Declunder

WCO Fellowship Program

Program to study the WCO’s instruments, conventions and recommendations.

To provide an intensive training course for selected mid-level managers from developing Customs administrations

Customs officials from Members Administrations.

Mr. DeclunderMr. Sheikh

GRIPS A scholarship to grant Masters programmes in Customs related matters.

To provides Customs officials from developing countries with an opportunity to pursue Post-Graduate level studies and training in the fields related to Customs at selected academic institutions

Customs officials from developing countries.

Mr. Sheikh

Ad Hoc Study and attachments tours

Short to medium term attachments to WCO

To raise awareness of WCO and its instruments

Customs officials and students Mr. Declunder

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GOOD GOVERNANCE AND CUSTOMS MODERNISATION Topic Description Objectives Audience Contact point

WCO Integrity information brochure

Promotional material To provide awareness and information material

Members Administrations Mrs. Fontenova,

National Integrity Workshop

Workshop practical in focus to assist Members administrations to implement the provisions of the Arusha Declaration

To assist Members in developing an Action Plan to equip them with a range of tools to nurture and maintain integrity

Managers at decision-making level

Mrs. Fontenova

Regional Integrity Workshop

Integrity workshop at regional level.

To provide a forum for exchanging experience and identifying strategies that could be shared between countries of the same region.

Managers at decision-making level

Mrs. Fontenova

International Conference on Integrity in Customs

A high level forum to highlight the issue of Integrity and to develop practical solution.

To develop high level political commitment and information sharing and cooperative regional strategies;

To identify practical strategies

Customs policy and decision-making levelDonors organizations

Mrs. Fontenova

Regional Integrity best practice seminar

Compendium of best practices. Promotion of integrity strategies with regional Member administrations

To provide a forum for exchanging experience and identifying strategies that could be shared with other regions.

Customs policy and decision-making level

Mrs. Fontenova

WCO Model Code of Ethics and Conduct

A model to sets out in very practical and clear terms the standards of behavior expected of all Customs officials

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To provide Members with means of promoting professional integrity in Customs.

Members Administrations Mrs. FontenovaMr. McLinden

WCO Integrity Resource Center

Designed to provide members with access to a wide range of integrity-related information and resource material in the filed of Integrity.

To provide awareness and information material about WCO related activities, external partners

Members Administrations Mrs. FontenovaMr. Choo

Integrity Self assessment guide

A Guide based closely on the provisions of the Arusha Declaration and designed to assist Member Administrations to develop and implement their own Integrity Action Plans relevant to their needs, resources, cultural circumstances and unique operating environments.

- To identify the key elements of an effective integrity strategy; - To provide a practical guide to assist Customs managers to assess the usefulness of their current strategies and --- To identify areas of improvement.

Members Administrations Mrs. FontenovaMr. McLinden

Capacity Building Blueprint and Self Assessment process

A Customs Blueprint to provide an overview of all the elements of an effective and efficient Customs administration and to tackle capacity building in a comprehensive and focussed way

To bring together into one clear and concise document all key elements of modern Customs administration, and to highlight the importance and inter-relationship of the WCO’s, conventions and other instruments.

Members Administrations Mr. McLinden,

Customs Reform and Modernization program

Guidance and assistance to Members to undertake fundamental reform of their administrations.

To help Members increase their operational efficiency and effectiveness in response to accelerating globalization and an increasingly complex international trading environment.

Members Administrations Mr. McLinden,

Web-site WCO web site designed to inform Members on good governance and Customs modernization matters

To provide awareness and information material

Members Administrations HRDS

Discussion forum WCO web site. Informal forum for Members to question and comment good government and Customs modernization matters

To exchange opinions and information and to seek advice on good governance and customs modernization matters.

Members Administrations HRDS

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