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.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Asiapacific Customs Adopts VR for Regional Training

Asiapacific Customs Adopts VR for Regional Training

The 20th Meeting of Heads of WCO Regional Training Centers in Asia Pacific was held in Bangkok, Thailand. The meeting focused on empowering and strengthening regional cooperation through VR technology to enhance customs capacity building and promote regional customs modernization. The importance of impact assessment in capacity building was emphasized. The meeting also explored the challenges and future development directions of customs training under the pandemic, aiming to build a safer and more efficient regional trade environment.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Colombia Boosts Customs Oversight with Global Partnerships

Colombia Boosts Customs Oversight with Global Partnerships

WCO collaborated with Colombia's DIAN to enhance its customs audit capabilities through the GTFP. The WCO provided support to optimize PCA strategies and SOPs, fostering trade facilitation and economic growth. This partnership aims to improve efficiency and effectiveness in customs procedures, ultimately contributing to a more streamlined and competitive trade environment for Colombia. The collaboration highlights the importance of international cooperation in strengthening customs administrations and promoting global trade.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Peru Boosts Customs Efficiency with Wcobacked Strategy

Peru Boosts Customs Efficiency with Wcobacked Strategy

The WCO assists Peruvian Customs in strategic planning, enhancing efficiency and services, and optimizing the trade environment. Peru's experience offers valuable lessons for developing countries. This collaboration focuses on streamlining customs procedures, reducing trade costs, and improving overall competitiveness. The strategic plan aims to modernize customs operations, promote compliance, and foster a more transparent and predictable trade regime. By implementing best practices and leveraging technology, Peruvian Customs seeks to facilitate legitimate trade while effectively combating illicit activities. The success of this initiative highlights the importance of international cooperation in promoting trade facilitation and economic development.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Rwanda Boosts Trade with Wcobacked Customs Upgrade

Rwanda Boosts Trade with Wcobacked Customs Upgrade

The WCO held a customs valuation workshop in Rwanda to enhance the capabilities of tax authority officials. The workshop covered topics such as the WTO Valuation Agreement and transfer pricing. The initiative aims to promote trade development by improving understanding and application of customs valuation principles, ultimately facilitating smoother and more efficient trade processes for Rwanda.

01/08/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Jordan Customs Boosts Project Management for Modernization

Jordan Customs Boosts Project Management for Modernization

The World Customs Organization (WCO) supports Jordan Customs in enhancing its project management capabilities. Through workshops and other initiatives, the WCO assists in building a project management framework, adopting results-oriented management, and emphasizing the role of the Project Management Office (PMO). This action aims to help Jordan Customs more effectively implement strategic projects, improve efficiency and productivity, and ultimately achieve customs modernization. The focus is on building internal capacity to manage projects effectively and achieve strategic goals.

01/08/2026 Customs Knowledge
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WCO Aids Liberia in Boosting Customs Revenue

WCO Aids Liberia in Boosting Customs Revenue

At the request of the Liberia Revenue Authority, the World Customs Organization sent an expert mission to Liberia to strengthen its customs valuation and classification infrastructure. Through assessments, workshops, and recommendations, the mission assisted Liberia in implementing relevant World Trade Organization agreements and developing a strategy to terminate private sector inspection contracts. The goal was to enhance revenue collection, promote trade facilitation, and foster economic development within the country. The mission's work focused on building sustainable capacity and ensuring compliance with international standards.

01/07/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Moldova Boosts Customs Efficiency to Streamline Trade

Moldova Boosts Customs Efficiency to Streamline Trade

The World Customs Organization (WCO) held a Customs Valuation workshop in Moldova to enhance the country's customs expertise in customs valuation and promote trade facilitation. The workshop covered topics such as the application of the WTO Valuation Agreement, the establishment and utilization of valuation databases, the valuation of second-hand goods, the treatment of assistance and license fees, and the advance ruling system. This provided valuable learning opportunities for Moldovan customs officials.

01/07/2026 Customs Knowledge
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West and Central Africa Boost Customs Cooperation

West and Central Africa Boost Customs Cooperation

The 2015 Liaison Office Meeting on Customs Capacity Building in West and Central Africa was held in Senegal, focusing on regional customs reform and capacity enhancement. The meeting reviewed the implementation of the strategic plan, initiated the identification of assistance needs, promoted a regional capacity-building market, and discussed key projects. Through mutual cooperation and field visits, the aim was to improve regional customs efficiency, facilitate trade, and safeguard the economic development of West and Central Africa. The meeting emphasized collaboration to strengthen customs operations and regional integration.

01/07/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Gambia Customs Modernizes with Wcos Reform Initiative

Gambia Customs Modernizes with Wcos Reform Initiative

The World Customs Organization (WCO), through the WACAM project, supports the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) in implementing a competency-based modern Human Resource Management (HRM) system. This project aims to enhance talent selection, development, and motivation mechanisms within Gambian Customs, thereby improving its efficiency and competitiveness, and injecting new impetus into Gambia's economic development. The project team has finalized key HRM tools and received training in communication and change management.

01/07/2026 Customs Knowledge
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