Bolivia Boosts Trade Efficiency with WTO Mercator Program

Bolivia Boosts Trade Efficiency with WTO Mercator Program

The World Customs Organization (WCO), through the Mercator Programme, provides follow-up strategic planning support to the Bolivian National Customs Administration (AN). This aims to assist AN in developing a multi-year strategic plan to enhance customs effectiveness and promote trade facilitation. This online workshop assessed the progress of AN's strategic plan development. WCO experts provided professional guidance, optimizing key performance indicators to support the modernization of Bolivian customs and contribute to national economic development.

Standard Chartered Nigeria Simplifies SWIFT Codes for Global Transfers

Standard Chartered Nigeria Simplifies SWIFT Codes for Global Transfers

This article provides a detailed explanation of the SWIFT code (SCBLNGLAXXX) for Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria. It emphasizes the importance of using the correct SWIFT code for international transfers and offers practical tips to improve the efficiency of cross-border remittances. The article also highlights the advantages of using Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria for international transactions, aiming to help readers make safer and more efficient international money transfers. It serves as a guide for understanding and utilizing SWIFT codes for seamless international banking with Standard Chartered Bank in Nigeria.

Gambia Revenue Authority Adopts Wcobacked Competencybased HR System

Gambia Revenue Authority Adopts Wcobacked Competencybased HR System

The Gambia Revenue Authority, with support from the World Customs Organization, implemented a competency-based human resource management model. This included developing job catalogs and competency frameworks, which received positive feedback after a pilot phase. Future plans involve creating onboarding programs and sharing experiences with national institutions to promote the modernization of human resource management at the national level. The implementation of the competency model is a key component of the ongoing tax reform efforts in Gambia.