WCO Backs Ghana Customs Modernization for 21st Century Trade

WCO Backs Ghana Customs Modernization for 21st Century Trade

The World Customs Organization (WCO), through the WACAM project, provided strategic planning support to the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). This aimed to evaluate and optimize its 2015-2017 Customs Strategic Plan, enhance monitoring and evaluation, and improve project management capabilities. The initiative assists Ghana Customs in building a modern management system fit for the 21st century, ultimately contributing to Ghana's economic development.

01/07/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Colombia Boosts Customs Audits with WCO Support

Colombia Boosts Customs Audits with WCO Support

The World Customs Organization (WCO) successfully conducted a Post-Clearance Audit (PCA) technical assistance workshop for the Colombian Tax and Customs Authority (DIAN). The workshop aimed to enhance DIAN's PCA capabilities and assist in applying the WCO PCA diagnostic tool. Through expert training and guidance, DIAN made significant progress in understanding PCA concepts, improving audit processes, and developing long-term development strategies. This contributes to building a more efficient and transparent tax system in Colombia.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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WCO Boosts Lesotho Customs Modernization with Audit Reform

WCO Boosts Lesotho Customs Modernization with Audit Reform

The World Customs Organization (WCO) successfully completed a Post Clearance Audit (PCA) diagnostic mission for the Lesotho Revenue Authority (LRA). The mission aimed to assess the LRA's systems, techniques, and methodologies related to PCA and provide recommendations for improvement, enhancing the efficiency and transparency of its tax administration system. This initiative is part of the HMRC-WCO-UNCTAD collaboration project, highlighting the importance of international cooperation in promoting customs modernization in developing countries.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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WCO Releases New Ecommerce Crossborder Trade Rules

WCO Releases New Ecommerce Crossborder Trade Rules

The World Customs Organization (WCO) E-Commerce Package provides a guiding framework for customs administrations in managing cross-border e-commerce, with the core being the Framework of Standards on Cross-Border E-Commerce. It covers trade facilitation, security, revenue collection, and consumer protection. The WCO urges countries to implement the package in phases based on their national circumstances and provides support to promote secure, efficient, sustainable, and inclusive cross-border e-commerce development.

12/30/2025 Customs Knowledge
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Global Customs Basel Convention Unite Against Illegal Waste Trade

Global Customs Basel Convention Unite Against Illegal Waste Trade

The World Customs Organization (WCO) is strengthening cooperation with the Basel Convention to combat environmental crimes such as the illegal cross-border trade in waste. This collaboration aims to enhance customs enforcement capabilities through developing training materials, utilizing online training platforms, strengthening networking, and conducting joint operations. By working together, the WCO and the Basel Convention seek to build a new landscape of global environmental governance and jointly safeguard the sustainable development of the planet.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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WCO Helps Senegal Modernize Trade with Ruling System

WCO Helps Senegal Modernize Trade with Ruling System

With EU funding, the World Customs Organization (WCO) is supporting Senegal Customs in establishing a national advance ruling system. Through diagnostic assessments and action plan development, the initiative aims to improve trade facilitation in Senegal, reduce trade risks for businesses, and enhance customs clearance efficiency. Senegal is committed to actively promoting the development of this system, and the WCO will continue to provide support, contributing to global trade prosperity. The implementation of the advance ruling system is expected to streamline customs procedures and provide greater certainty for traders.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Bahamas Adopts WCO Program to Modernize Customs Boost Trade

Bahamas Adopts WCO Program to Modernize Customs Boost Trade

The World Customs Organization's (WCO) Mercator Program is assisting the Bahamas Customs Department (BCD) in its customs modernization efforts to support its accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO). Through gap analysis, process optimization, and the establishment of a Single Window system, the program aims to enhance trade facilitation in the Bahamas, strengthen its international competitiveness, and promote economic development. This initiative is crucial for streamlining customs procedures and fostering a more efficient and transparent trade environment in the Bahamas.

01/07/2026 Customs Knowledge
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WCO and OASIS Collaborate to Standardize Global Trade Tech

WCO and OASIS Collaborate to Standardize Global Trade Tech

The World Customs Organization (WCO) and the Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards (OASIS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote the adoption of technical standards by governments and the public sector worldwide, particularly in customs. This collaboration aims to streamline customs procedures and enhance trade efficiency using open IT technologies, ultimately building a secure and efficient supply chain. This signifies the dawn of a new era in trade driven by technical standards, fostering greater interoperability and transparency in global commerce.

12/30/2025 Customs Knowledge
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WCO and ZATCA Enhance MENA Customs Training to Ease Trade

WCO and ZATCA Enhance MENA Customs Training to Ease Trade

The World Customs Organization (WCO), in collaboration with Saudi ZATCA, organized a Harmonized System (HS) expert pre-certification workshop for the Middle East and North Africa region. This initiative aims to cultivate local experts, enhance regional customs capacity, and facilitate trade. Through a rigorous assessment and certification process, the WCO will expand its pool of experts, support regional capacity building efforts, and promote the standardization of global trade practices. The workshop is a key step in strengthening regional customs expertise and streamlining trade processes.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Tunisia Boosts Customs Audits with WCO Assistance

Tunisia Boosts Customs Audits with WCO Assistance

The World Customs Organization (WCO) held a national workshop on Post Clearance Audit (PCA) in Tunisia, aiming to enhance the Tunisian Customs' PCA capabilities. The workshop covered WCO guidelines interpretation, human resource management, case studies, and group discussions. It assisted Tunisian Customs in optimizing audit processes, addressing risks in complex trade environments, and promoting economic development. The training sought to improve efficiency and effectiveness in identifying and addressing compliance issues after goods have been released, contributing to a more secure and predictable trade environment.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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