Malawi Boosts Wildlife Trafficking Crackdown with WCO Aid

Malawi Boosts Wildlife Trafficking Crackdown with WCO Aid

The WCO is assisting the Malawi Revenue Authority in enhancing its intelligence capabilities to combat illegal wildlife trade. This support includes providing expert assistance and training to strengthen the implementation of the CITES convention. The initiative aims to build a global enforcement network to effectively address wildlife trafficking. By improving intelligence gathering and analysis, the Malawi Revenue Authority will be better equipped to identify and intercept shipments of illegal wildlife products, contributing to the protection of endangered species and the disruption of criminal networks involved in this illicit trade.

Malawi Enhances Trade with Wcobacked Advance Ruling System

Malawi Enhances Trade with Wcobacked Advance Ruling System

In July 2018, the World Customs Organization (WCO) held a workshop in Blantyre to support Malawi in enhancing trade facilitation by implementing the advance ruling system and optimizing its customs classification system. Through expert training, current state analysis, and action plan development, Malawi aims to improve its legal framework, establish an advance ruling body, and strengthen personnel training. These efforts are designed to increase customs clearance efficiency, enhance trade certainty, and improve the business environment, ultimately promoting economic development in Malawi.

Malawi Strengthens Wildlife Trade Enforcement Via INAMA Project

Malawi Strengthens Wildlife Trade Enforcement Via INAMA Project

The World Customs Organization's INAMA Project aims to enhance the capacity of developing countries' customs administrations to combat illegal wildlife trade. From 2019-2020, the project conducted risk management capacity assessment and enhancement activities in Malawi. Through training and cooperation, it helped the Malawi Revenue Authority strengthen risk identification and response, and promoted regional collaboration to combat illegal wildlife trade and protect endangered species. The project focused on improving customs officials' skills in detecting and intercepting illegal wildlife products.

Malawi Boosts Trade Risk Management with WCO Support

Malawi Boosts Trade Risk Management with WCO Support

The WCO assessed Malawi Customs' risk management practices to enhance trade facilitation and align with WTO agreements. The assessment identified gaps and provided recommendations for improvement. This aimed to strengthen Malawi's customs procedures, reduce delays, and promote efficient trade flows. The focus was on optimizing risk assessment processes to ensure effective enforcement while minimizing disruption to legitimate trade. Ultimately, the goal was to support Malawi's economic development through improved customs administration and enhanced trade competitiveness.

Malawi Boosts Customs Intelligence to Curb Wildlife Trafficking

Malawi Boosts Customs Intelligence to Curb Wildlife Trafficking

The World Customs Organization (WCO) continues to support the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) in strengthening its intelligence functions to enhance its risk management capabilities in combating illegal wildlife trade. Through the WCO-INAMA project, the MRA has optimized its business processes and job responsibilities, laying the foundation for the implementation of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). This initiative is of great significance for the ecological security of Malawi and the world.

Malawi Strengthens Customs Controls to Boost Trade Efficiency

Malawi Strengthens Customs Controls to Boost Trade Efficiency

The World Customs Organization (WCO) conducted a diagnostic assessment of Malawi Customs' risk management processes to support Malawi's customs modernization reforms under the Trade Facilitation Agreement. The assessment identified shortcomings in Malawi Customs' risk management practices and provided recommendations for improvement. The WCO will continue to collaborate with Malawi to advance its trade facilitation agenda. The assessment highlights the need for enhanced risk profiling, improved data analysis, and strengthened cooperation between customs and other agencies to effectively manage risks and facilitate legitimate trade.

Malawi Implements Competencybased HR System for Tax Authority

Malawi Implements Competencybased HR System for Tax Authority

The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA), in collaboration with the World Customs Organization (WCO), is implementing a competency-based Human Resource Management system to enhance operational efficiency, revenue collection, and stakeholder relations. The project involves workshops to improve staff capabilities and plans to implement pilot projects. The WCO has pledged continued support to assist the MRA in achieving its modernization goals. This initiative aims to build a more effective and efficient tax administration system in Malawi.