Рубрика: WCO

A NEW EDITION OF THE GENDER EQUALITY ORGANIZATIONAL ASSESSMENT TOOL (GEOAT)

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The WCO is pleased to launch an updated edition of its Gender Equality Organizational Assessment Tool (GEOAT). Originally launched in 2014, this self-assessment tool aims at assisting Customs and Revenue Administrations in assessing their policies and practices both internally (related to, for instance, human resource management) and externally (in their border operations and stakeholder relations) to further incorporate gender equality and diversity on a cross-cutting basis within their administrations.

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EMBRACING DIGITAL EVOLUTION: WCO UNVEILS A STUDY ON THE DIGITALIZATION OF THE CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN

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The World Customs Organization (WCO) has published a comprehensive study detailing the digitalization of the Certificate of Origin (CO). This Study focuses on the practices of WCO Members in origin certification, emphasizing the digital transformation of the origin-related process. It aims to highlight both the challenges and success factors encountered by Members in this transition.

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IMPLEMENTING THE PRINCIPLES OF “SMART BORDERS” AT A MEDIUM-SIZED PORT

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17th October 2023, By Dilyana Gencheva, Bulgarian Customs

WCO News 102 – Issue 3 / 2023 > Dossier: Focus on the port environment

Bulgaria has been a fully-fledged Member State of the European Union (EU) since 1 January 2007 and exerts controls over one of the external maritime borders of the EU with the Black Sea, in accordance with EU Customs policies. The number of inbound and outbound container units going through its largest maritime port, the Port of Varna, has grown steadily over the past 10 years (see Figure 1) but represents a minor part of the flows of goods entering or leaving the European Union through its maritime borders. Most goods entering Bulgaria by sea are released for internal circulation or are in transit to neighbouring EU countries. Transboundary movements to non-EU countries and transshipment operations are an exception.

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WCO SECRETARY GENERAL LAUNCHES A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AFCFTA RULES OF ORIGIN, UNDER THE FRAMEWORK OF THE EU-WCO RULES OF ORIGIN AFRICA PROGRAMME

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The World Customs Organization with the support of the European Union under the EU-WCO Rules of Origin Africa Programme has developed a Practical Guide to assist Customs Administrations and economic operators with the practical implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Annex 2 on Rules of Origin of the Protocol on Trade and its relevant appendices.

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WCO WELCOMES G7 TRADE MINISTERS’ STATEMENT ON ENHANCING GLOBAL TRADE AND CUSTOMS OPERATIONS

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The G7 Trade Ministers issued a Statement at a meeting in Osaka-Sakai on 29 October 2023, outlining various policies necessitating actions by Customs administrations. These areas include enhancing supply chain resilience, regulating e-commerce, and addressing the interplay between trade and environmental/climate change issues. The statement is available here.

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ADVANCING CUSTOMS IN THE DIGITAL ERA: INSIGHT FROM THE 241ST/242ND PERMANENT TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEETING

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The 241st/242nd Sessions of the Permanent Technical Committee (PTC) took place in Brussels from 24 to 26 October 2023. The event gathered more than 300 participants attending in person and online, comprising a wide range of professionals from Member administrations, international organizations, academia, and the private sector. The blend of perspectives and experiences added depth and richness to the discussions. Over the years, this committee has played a pivotal role in promoting trade facilitation instruments and tools, and addressing contemporary challenges that Customs are facing.

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