Lesotho Enhances Tax Efficiency with Wcobacked Training

Lesotho Enhances Tax Efficiency with Wcobacked Training

The Lesotho Revenue Authority, with the support of the World Customs Organization (WCO), successfully held a workshop on "Competency-Based Human Resource Management" through the "Human Resource Management Competency Building - WCO-UNCTAD Cooperation Project." This initiative aimed to enhance the professional skills of the human capital management team and representatives from various departments. The goal is to build a scientific and rational human resource management system, create an efficient and ethical tax workforce, and provide a solid guarantee for the economic and social development of Lesotho.

02/02/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Lesotho Revenue Authority Adopts Competencybased HR System

Lesotho Revenue Authority Adopts Competencybased HR System

The Lesotho Revenue Authority (LRA) is actively implementing a competency-based human resource management system to enhance operational efficiency and tax collection capabilities. Supported by the World Customs Organization (WCO) through training and capacity building, the LRA aims to modernize its HR practices, establishing a transparent and efficient system. This initiative seeks to better serve the nation's economic development by improving the skills and performance of its workforce within the tax administration.

02/02/2026 Customs Knowledge
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World Customs Organization Outlines Global Trade Security Plan

World Customs Organization Outlines Global Trade Security Plan

The annual World Customs Organization (WCO) Council meeting was held in Brussels in June 2019, with Directors General from 183 member customs administrations in attendance. The meeting reviewed past achievements and charted a course for future development, aiming to build a stable, predictable, secure, and transparent global trade environment. Key focuses included cross-border e-commerce regulation, technological innovation, and international cooperation. The WCO continues to play a vital role in facilitating legitimate trade and ensuring border security in an increasingly interconnected world.

02/06/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Jordan Customs Adopts WCO Audit System to Boost Trade Compliance

Jordan Customs Adopts WCO Audit System to Boost Trade Compliance

The World Customs Organization (WCO) conducted a diagnostic assessment of Jordan Customs' Post Clearance Audit (PCA) system to help Jordan establish an efficient and compliant trade system aligned with international standards. The assessment covered areas such as risk management, information technology, and personnel training, and provided recommendations for improvement. This report will serve as a crucial reference for Jordan Customs in modernizing its PCA system and enhancing its international competitiveness. It aims to support Jordan in achieving trade facilitation goals through improved customs procedures and compliance.

01/07/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Liberia Enhances Tax Collection with WCO Assistance

Liberia Enhances Tax Collection with WCO Assistance

With the support of the WCO WACAM project, the Liberia Revenue Authority is actively implementing a competency-based human resource management system. This includes developing tools such as job benchmarks, competency frameworks, and job descriptions, as well as formulating human resource and training strategies. This initiative aims to enhance employee performance, achieve organizational goals, and inject new vitality into Liberia's economic development and social progress. The focus is on building a skilled and effective tax workforce.

01/07/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Gambia Revenue Authority Boosts HR Management with WACAM Support

Gambia Revenue Authority Boosts HR Management with WACAM Support

With support from the WACAM project funded by the Swedish government, the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) pioneered the implementation of the WCO's competency-based Human Resource Management approach in West and Central Africa. A WCO expert team conducted a comprehensive review of GRA's key HR management tools, providing recommendations for improvement and an implementation plan. Modernizing HR management at GRA will enhance tax administration efficiency, optimize taxpayer services, and foster regional cooperation. This initiative marks a significant step towards improved governance and revenue collection in the region.

01/30/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Green Tech Revolutionizes Global Agricultural Supply Chains

Green Tech Revolutionizes Global Agricultural Supply Chains

This article explores the development history and achievements of core technologies in the green intelligent agricultural product supply chain. It discusses their application in addressing quality degradation issues in agricultural product logistics, highlights their significant impact on industrial transformation and upgrading, and reveals their positive roles in environmental benefits and talent cultivation.

07/28/2025 Logistics
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