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Event > WCO PICARD Conference 2011 - The conference in summary
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Subtitle: |
Promote Research-based Knowledge to Support Customs Decision-making
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14-16 September 2011
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At the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), Geneva, Switzerland |
| Outcomes of the meeting |
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Introduction: |
The WCO PICARD Programme was launched in 2006 to provide a platform to promote the professional standing of Customs business and provide an ideal channel for cooperation between Customs, academic partners and other stakeholders carrying out Customs-related research. The WCO in partnership with the International Network of Customs Universities (INCU) has developed a set of WCO Professional Standards necessary for operational and strategic Customs managers to meet the requirements of the new strategic environment. In addition, the WCO has established a process of assessing university curricula against the Standards.
To learn more about the WCO PICARD Programme, please visit the WCO website at CLICK HERE |
| Registration information: |
Registrations must be received at the very latest by 31 August 2011. Early registration is encouraged (discounts apply).
For more information about the registration procedure and fees, please visit
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Draft Agenda |
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Invitation letter |
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Conference brochure |
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Key themes |
The PICARD Conference 2011 will focus on the following specific issues:
Co-ordinated Border Management To facilitate dialogue on co-ordination among different regulatory authorities responsible for global trade within a national Customs territory, as well as co-operation between Customs administrations internationally, including risk management, trade facilitation, e-Customs/e-border management, and the like. Performance Measurement of Customs Administrations
To identify a holistic approach to measure and benchmark Customs performance, including integration between the performance of regulatory agencies and other elements of supply chain performance. Economic Security and Poverty Reduction
To emphasize the key role of Customs revenues in economies, in response to declining revenue collection caused by the global financial crisis and a general reduction in duty rates, including the use of effective tools and other capacity building solutions. Integrity
To highlight Integrity as a prerequisite for effective Customs management, which may be actively promoted by the WCO and its Members in partnership with the private sector and other interested stakeholders. In examining and analyzing these issues, conference participants will be encouraged to identify a range of solutions to address identified concerns, with a particular emphasis on capacity building, improving performance and research opportunities to address identified needs. |
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Relevant to: |
The PICARD Conference 2011 brings together Customs authorities, the academic sector, the broader business community, governmental and trade organizations. • Senior Customs executives responsible for human resource development, Customs reform and modernization, integrity and other policy issues; • Universities and research institutions with an interest in Customs-related research and education; • Trade executives and service providers; • Representatives of other international organizations. |
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Interpretation in English and French |
More information
This annual event has been previously held in Brussels in 2006 and 2007, Shanghai in 2008, Costa Rica in 2009 and Abu Dhabi in 2010