World Customs Organization Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on July 15, 2024 - 15:20 GMT

WCO and German Central Customs Authority sign a grant agreement for the Phase 2 of the West Africa Security Project

On 8 September 2022, the World Customs Organization (WCO) and the German Central Customs Authority signed a grant agreement for the Phase 2 of the West Africa Security Project (WASP). The initial stage of the Project, launched on 15 March 2021 and lasting …

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Published on July 15, 2024 - 15:20 GMT

Gender Equality organizational assessment conducted for the Ghana Revenue Authority

The WCO completed a gender equality organizational assessment for the benefit of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) from 6 to 10 of February in Accra, Ghana. The assessment was conducted under the framework of the West Africa Security Project (WASP), a …

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Published on July 15, 2024 - 15:20 GMT

Gender Equality organizational assessment conducted for Côte d’Ivoire Customs

Recognizing the importance of gender equality and diversity as prerequisites for Customs organizational performance and ensuring security and sustainable development, the WCO completed a gender equality organizational assessment for Côte d’Ivoire Customs …

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Published on July 15, 2024 - 15:20 GMT

West Africa Security Project (WASP) – component on Gender Equality and Diversity (GED)

On 8 September 2022, the WCO and the German Central Customs Authority signed a grant agreement for Phase 2 of the West Africa Security Project (WASP). This multi-annual phased project is unique as it is the first formal cooperation between German Customs …

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Published on July 15, 2024 - 13:14 GMT

“How can the HS identify the green status of equipment?” was the fundamental question of the fifth Symposium on Visualising a ...

The fifth symposium in the WCO Symposia Series on “Visualising a greener HS to support environmentally sustainable trade”, supported by the European Union, was held on 23 January 2023. These symposia have looked at the role that the Harmonized System (HS …

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Published on July 11, 2024 - 17:53 GMT

A-CIP Programme: Niger Customs strengthens its internal affairs management capabilities

From 2 to 4 July 2024, the WCO Anti-Corruption and Integrity Promotion (A-CIP) Programme, in partnership with the Mauritius Revenue Authority and Senegal Customs, organised a capacity-building workshop for Niger Customs on the topic of internal affairs …

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Published on July 11, 2024 - 17:53 GMT

SECO-WCO GTFP Phase II kicks off in Mongolia with an initiation mission

From 1 to 5 July 2024, the World Customs Organization (WCO) conducted a successful initiation mission to the Mongolia Customs General Administration (MCGA) in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Carried out within the framework of the second phase of the SECO-WCO …

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Published on July 11, 2024 - 17:53 GMT

Illicit Trade Report

Throughout the last twenty years, the WCO produced a number of publications based on Customs seizures data submitted to the Customs Enforcement Network (CEN), and aimed at providing analysis on trends and patterns in drugs, tobacco and cigarette, and IPR …

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Published on July 8, 2024 - 13:10 GMT

WCO and Azerbaijan Customs sign Grant Agreement to enhance Customs cooperation along the Trans-Caspian Route

In the margins of the 143rd/144th Sessions of the WCO Council, held from 27 to 29 June 2024, the Secretary General of the World Customs Organization (WCO), Mr. Ian Saunders, and the Chairman of the State Customs Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Mr. …

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Published on July 4, 2024 - 17:01 GMT

WCO-Japan Career Development Programme 2023-24 Completion

The WCO-Japan Career Development Programme (CDP) for 2023-2024 ended with a ceremony at which World Customs Organization Secretary General Ian Saunders awarded the 10 Professional Associates (PAs) certificates on their successful completion of the …

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Published on July 1, 2024 - 11:52 GMT

The WCO is Leading Discussions on Corruption in Global Supply Chains at the International Anti-Corruption Conference

The WCO’s Anti-Corruption and Integrity Promotion (A-CIP) Programme and ABF/WCO Supply Chain Integrity Project recently contributed to the 21st iteration of the International Anti-Corruption Conference (IACC) held in Vilnius, Lithuania, from 18-21 June …

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Published on June 26, 2024 - 20:38 GMT

World Customs Organization Releases Illicit Trade Report 2023

The World Customs Organization (WCO) announces the release of the Illicit Trade Report 2023, a comprehensive analysis of the current state and evolving trends of illicit trade. This year's report underscores the relentless challenges posed by illicit …

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Published on June 26, 2024 - 13:57 GMT

Tunisian Customs and the private sector: joint commitments to fight corruption

Since 2019, Tunisian Customs has been a partner of the WCO Anti-Corruption and Integrity Promotion (A-CIP) Programme. With the support of WCO experts, it organized a workshop on 13 June 2024 to present the Customs Integrity Perception Survey results and …

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Published on June 24, 2024 - 17:36 GMT

The SECO-WCO GTFP Phase II starts second phase of assistance in Bolivia

From 11 to 14 June 2024, the Customs Administration of Bolivia (AN) hosted a crucial planning and initiation mission within the framework of the second phase of the SECO-WCO Global Trade Facilitation Programme (GTFP), a collaborative initiative between the …

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Published on June 19, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

Free Zones experts discuss common challenges and solutions for the sustainable development of Free Zones in Europe

The World Customs Organization (WCO), with the financial support of the Customs Cooperation Fund – China, and the technical assistance of two WCO experts from Germany and Türkiye, organized a Regional Workshop on Free Zones for the Europe Region in Skopje, …

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Published on June 19, 2024 - 10:40 GMT

WCO A-CIP Programme in Tunisia: the Directorate General builds on its Next Generation Network

From 11 to 12 June 2024, Tunisian Customs, with the support of the WCO Anti-Corruption and Integrity Promotion (A-CIP) Programme, experts from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and Niger Customs, held a workshop dedicated to consolidating its Next …

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Published on June 12, 2024 - 17:54 GMT

WCO A-CPI Programme: Malian Customs mobilized to strengthen their internal investigation process

From 4 to 6 June 2024, the WCO Anti-Corruption and Integrity Promotion (A-CIP) Programme, in partnership with the Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA) and Japan Customs, organized a capacity-building workshop for Mali Customs on the subject of internal …

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Published on June 11, 2024 - 18:03 GMT

Summary of Operation STOP III Results at WCO Symposium on Counterfeit Goods in E-commerce

On 11 June 2024, the World Customs Organization (WCO) held a Symposium at its Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, focusing on “Removing counterfeits from e-commerce”. The event highlighted the outcomes of Operation STOP III, following the release of its …

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Published on June 6, 2024 - 18:14 GMT

22nd eATA Working Group meeting held virtually

The 22nd Meeting of the eATA Working Group (WG) was held on 30 May 2024 virtually via the Zoom platform. In total, 151 experts from 51 Contracting Parties to the ATA and Istanbul conventions, as well as observers and international organizations registered …

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Published on June 5, 2024 - 11:46 GMT

World Environment Day 2024 - Customs' Vigilance is key in Protecting Earth's Ecosystems

The World Customs Organization (WCO) commemorates World Environment Day on 5 June 2024 by emphasizing the critical role Customs plays in environmental conservation. Joining the United Nations’ call for action under the theme “Land Restoration, …

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