Customs and Integrity

 

Because of their duties and their special relationship with economic operators, Customs administrations are particularly exposed to risks of corruption or improper conduct on the part of their officials. A Customs administration which had corruption problems would not be efficient, and would fail to fulfil its rôle of collecting duties and protecting society, thereby giving rise to serious economic and social consequences.

 

This is why the WCO has been endeavouring, for more than a decade now, to solve the complex problem of corruption among Customs officers.  Its objective is to put together a comprehensive anti-corruption strategy capable of providing Member administrations with effective support and guidance in their directions and decision-making on this subject. This strategy has involved setting up working parties and introducing practical tools to promote the Arusha Declaration (concerning Integrity), the Integrity diagnostic, decision-making and the exchange of best practices among Members.

 

The WCO has decided to develop a new module on Customs Integrity. The aims of the course are to familiarize Members, partner institutions and private sector operators with the WCO’s Integrity tools, and to promote the widest possible use of those tools. 

 

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