Cape Verde Reforms Customs for Greater Efficiency

Cape Verde Reforms Customs for Greater Efficiency

Supported by the WCO-WACAM project and guided by Brazilian customs experts, the Cape Verdean Revenue Service has implemented systematic training in project management and Business Process Management (BPM). This initiative aims to enhance internal governance by introducing results-based management and process optimization tools. By addressing customs bottlenecks, the project seeks to realize the strategic vision of customs modernization and trade facilitation.

03/26/2018 Customs Knowledge
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Guinea Implements Digital System to Modernize Customs Enforcement

Guinea Implements Digital System to Modernize Customs Enforcement

Supported by the WACAM project, Guinea Customs has implemented the nCEN enforcement system to enhance inter-agency collaboration, risk analysis, and data-driven enforcement through digital means. This initiative not only improves border control efficiency but also marks a significant strategic step for Guinea Customs in modernizing governance and strengthening compliance-based supervision.

03/24/2017 Customs Knowledge
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Philippines Customs Adopts WCO Data Training to Boost Risk Management

Philippines Customs Adopts WCO Data Training to Boost Risk Management

The World Customs Organization (WCO) held a data analysis and risk management workshop for the Philippine Customs, aiming to enhance its risk identification and control capabilities and promote intelligent supervision transformation. The workshop focused on database management and data analysis, emphasizing intelligence-driven risk management techniques, and shared the experience of the Netherlands Customs. The Philippine Customs will explore data analysis tools, strengthen data governance, promote data sharing and cooperation, and build a safer and more efficient trade environment.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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WCO Releases Spanish GEOAT to Boost Latin American Customs Modernization

WCO Releases Spanish GEOAT to Boost Latin American Customs Modernization

The World Customs Organization (WCO) has released a Spanish version of the Gender Equality Organizational Assessment Tool (GEOAT) to assist Spanish-speaking customs administrations in evaluating their gender equality policies, identifying gaps, and implementing reforms. The tool covers core principles such as employment, work-life balance, and governance, emphasizing the importance of cross-cutting policies. It aims to support customs modernization in Latin America and promote trade facilitation by fostering a more inclusive and equitable environment within customs organizations.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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WCO Handbook Advances Smart Customs and Supply Chain Security

WCO Handbook Advances Smart Customs and Supply Chain Security

The World Customs Organization (WCO) has released a Data Analysis Handbook to assist customs administrations worldwide in improving control and ensuring security. The handbook covers concepts, applications, and governance, facilitating risk management and trade facilitation. It provides guidance on leveraging data analysis techniques for enhanced customs operations, ultimately contributing to safer and more efficient global supply chains. The handbook aims to empower customs officials with the knowledge and tools necessary to effectively utilize data for informed decision-making.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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WCO Standards Transform Global Ecommerce Governance

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
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Thailand Customs Boosts Supply Chain Resilience with Digital AEO

Thailand Customs Boosts Supply Chain Resilience with Digital AEO

This paper analyzes how Thailand Customs restructured its AEO certification system through digitalization during challenging times. By leveraging instant messaging tools like LINE, implementing remote pre-screening and guidance, introducing post-clearance verification incentives, and establishing a unified information portal, Thailand Customs successfully transitioned its regulatory processes online. These initiatives ensured regulatory compliance while significantly enhancing trade facilitation, providing a valuable model for digital governance in global customs administration.

06/15/2020 Customs Knowledge
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Burkina Faso Customs Boosts Skills to Speed Tariff Reform

Burkina Faso Customs Boosts Skills to Speed Tariff Reform

With the support of the WCO MADAO project, Burkina Faso Customs organized a project management training course to enhance the project management capabilities of customs officials, aiming to better implement customs modernization reforms. The training covered key areas such as project organization, governance, and lifecycle. Through a combination of theory and practice, it helped customs establish its own project management methodology, improve project success rates and resource utilization efficiency, and ultimately promote customs modernization. The training aimed to equip officials with the skills to effectively manage and deliver modernization projects.

02/03/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Sri Lanka Tackles Plastic Waste With World Customs Support

Sri Lanka Tackles Plastic Waste With World Customs Support

The World Customs Organization (WCO) is assisting Sri Lanka Customs in upgrading its border controls to address the growing problem of cross-border plastic waste flows. Through virtual diagnostic missions, customized implementation plans, and regional workshops, the WCO aims to strengthen customs' management of plastic waste, curb illegal shipments, protect the environment, and build a new global framework for plastic waste governance. This initiative highlights the importance of international collaboration in tackling environmental challenges and enhancing customs' role in preventing illicit trade.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Serbia Upgrades Customs with New Tech and HS Code Reforms

Serbia Upgrades Customs with New Tech and HS Code Reforms

With the support of the WCO, Serbia Customs is advancing the modernization of its customs laboratory and the standardization of HS code classification through a series of specialized workshops. By providing in-depth training on technical operations and classification guidelines, Serbia Customs aims to enhance the scientific rigor of commodity supervision and improve international trade compliance. This initiative serves as a solid foundation for building a modern customs governance system, ensuring greater accuracy and efficiency in cross-border trade regulation.

04/18/2016 Customs Knowledge
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