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Sri Lanka Customs Tightens Global Plastic Waste Regulations

The WCO conducted an online diagnostic mission to assist Sri Lanka Customs in implementing the Basel Convention amendments on plastic waste. Through strategic assessment, process optimization, and capacity building, the initiative aims to facilitate the legal trade of plastic waste while strengthening enforcement against illegal cross-border dumping. This collaboration serves as a new regulatory paradigm for regional cooperation in the Asia-Pacific, enhancing the ability of customs authorities to effectively manage plastic waste movements.

07/06/2021 Customs Knowledge

Sri Lanka WCO Boost Plastic Waste Monitoring

The WCO is assisting Sri Lanka Customs in implementing the Basel Convention's plastic waste amendments through virtual diagnostic missions. By conducting in-depth assessments of legal frameworks, risk management, and enforcement capabilities, the WCO will provide customized implementation plans and comprehensive training. This initiative also promotes collaborative regulation across the Asia-Pacific region, aiming to enhance the ability of customs authorities to accurately identify and intercept illegal plastic waste trade.

07/06/2021 Customs Knowledge

Customs Agencies Boost Global Health Security Efforts

This paper outlines the strategic initiatives of the World Customs Organization (WCO) in facilitating the cross-border movement of vaccines and medical supplies through digitalization and policy coordination during the pandemic. By fostering deep cooperation with APEC, customs authorities are transitioning from traditional regulatory roles into efficient logistics hubs. These efforts provide critical support for global economic recovery and public health security, ensuring the seamless flow of essential goods in an increasingly complex international landscape.

06/07/2021 Customs Knowledge

WCO Digital Programs Boost Customs Resilience in Small Island Economies

This article reports on the keynote speech delivered by WCO Secretary General Kunio Mikuriya at the 43rd CCLEC Annual Conference. It highlights how the WCO empowers small island economies to navigate pandemic-related challenges through customized guidelines, standardized cruise data, and digital risk management tools. The speech underscores the pivotal role of customs in securing vaccine supply chains and driving the recovery of global trade.

06/04/2021 Customs Knowledge

WCO Boosts Small Island Economies in Postpandemic Recovery

At the 43rd CCLEC conference, WCO Secretary-General Kunio Mikuriya discussed the pivotal role of customs in small island economies post-pandemic. By promoting the 'Customs Management Guide for Small Island Economies,' establishing cruise data standards, and strengthening risk management and digitalization, the WCO aims to assist customs administrations in securing vaccine supplies, facilitating tourism recovery, and building more resilient global supply chains.

06/04/2021 Customs Knowledge

Antigua and Barbuda Adopts Agile Management for Resilience

This paper explores how organizations achieve agile transformation under extreme uncertainty by integrating people, place, and technology. Using practices in Antigua and Barbuda as a case study, the article analyzes how optimizing office environments, strengthening digital infrastructure, and restructuring emergency workflows successfully ensured business continuity and employee safety during the pandemic. It emphasizes that a human-centric management strategy is the core driver for enhancing organizational resilience.

06/02/2021 Customs Knowledge

Firms Boost HR Strategies to Build Postpandemic Resilience

This paper examines the technical and managerial vulnerabilities exposed in customs systems during the pandemic, emphasizing a shift in human resource management from hours-based to KPI-driven performance. By embracing digital office transformation and an 'employee-first' philosophy, customs authorities should build a highly resilient organizational structure. This approach is essential for navigating future uncertainties and facilitating a strategic transition from passive defense to proactive evolution.

06/02/2021 Customs Knowledge

Colombia Tax Authority Enhances Resilience Through Digital Overhaul

Colombia's DIAN has successfully built an agile and efficient organizational structure by implementing a three-track work model, differentiated employee well-being programs, and an 80-hour professional training initiative in partnership with universities. This strategy has not only optimized resource allocation but also achieved a comprehensive upgrade in public institutional performance by enhancing employee mental health and professional competence.

06/02/2021 Customs Knowledge

Peru Customs Boosts Efficiency with 7C Leadership Model

During the pandemic, Peruvian Customs implemented the '7C Leadership Model' to reshape organizational resilience through seven dimensions: Calm, Confidence, Communication, Collaboration, Community, Compassion, and Cash. This strategy significantly enhanced customs clearance efficiency, drastically reducing processing times for imports and exports. Furthermore, it substantially improved employee organizational identity and collaboration satisfaction. This approach serves as a successful paradigm for organizational management within the context of digital transformation.

06/02/2021 Customs Knowledge

WCO Standards Transform Global Ecommerce Governance

This paper examines how the WCO addresses the challenges of the global e-commerce surge through its Standards on Cross-Border E-Commerce. By leveraging data exchange, tax compliance, and ecosystem collaboration, customs authorities worldwide are transitioning from traditional oversight to digitalized and efficient models. The study highlights the global effort to establish unified regulatory rules for cross-border e-commerce, aiming to facilitate secure and streamlined international trade in the digital era.

05/28/2021 Customs Knowledge