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28 March 2024
From March 18 to 22, 2024, the Smart Customs Project, funded by CCF China, successfully organized a Regional Workshop on Disruptive Technologies in Lima, Peru, for the World Customs Organization (WCO) Americas and Caribbean Region.
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28 March 2024
In a concerted effort to bolster customs efficiency and streamline trade processes, the Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) and other key stakeholders participated in a workshop focused on the implementation and piloting of the East African Community (EAC) Duty Remission System from 11 to 16 March 2024 in Kigali.
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27 March 2024
The World Customs Organization (WCO) organized a technical assistance mission on Customs valuation to benefit the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) from 18 to 22 March 2024.
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27 March 2024
The 44th Session of the WCO Enforcement Committee (EC) convened from 18 to 22 March 2024 at the WCO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, drawing participation from approximately 350 delegates, out of whom half participated in-person.
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27 March 2024
WCO Anti-Corruption & Integrity Promotion (A-CIP) and Sida WCO Trade Facilitation and Customs Modernization (TFCM) Programmes organized on 18-22 March 2024, a series of workshops in Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar & Holili, in the United Republic of Tanzania in cooperation with the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA).
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27 March 2024
The World Customs Organization (WCO) is pleased to announce the launch of its latest e-learning course focused on change management.
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25 March 2024
The WCO organized, in partnership with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) a one-week gender equality and diversity (GED) mission from 18 to 22 March 2024 in Ghana.
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25 March 2024
Under the framework of the EU-WCO Rules of Origin Africa Programme, funded by the European Union (EU), the World Customs Organization (WCO), in collaboration with GIZ and the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), conducted a national advanced training workshop on rules of origin in Machakos, Kenya, from 11-15 March 2024.
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22 March 2024
The 73rd Session of the Harmonized System Committee has concluded on a high note.
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22 March 2024
A Study Visit for the Customs Administrations of Portuguese-speaking African countries to the World Customs Organization Headquarters was held from 11 to 15 March 2024 at the margins of the 73rd session of the Harmonized System Committee (HSC).
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21 March 2024
On 21 March, the International Day of Forests is celebrated globally. In 2024, this significant occasion is commemorated under the theme "Forests and Innovation: New Solutions for a Better World." This celebration serves as a reminder of the indispensable role forests play in sustaining life on Earth, while emphasizing the urgent need for innovative approaches to tackle challenges such as deforestation and wildlife trafficking.
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20 March 2024
On 18 March 2024, Mr. Ian Saunders, Secretary General of the World Customs Organization (WCO), welcomed Dr. Rolph Payet, Executive Secretary of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm (BRS) Conventions Secretariat, to the WCO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, underscoring deepened collaboration against the illegal trade and trafficking of hazardous wastes and substances.
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19 March 2024
Under the framework of the EU-WCO Rules of Origin Africa Programme, funded by the European Union, the World Customs Organization (WCO), in partnership with the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU), held a national training workshop on rules of origin in Lomé, Togo, from 11 to 15 March 2024 with the participation of officials from Togo Customs, Ministry of Trade, Ministry of Industry, Chamber of Commerce and private sector.
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18 March 2024
On 18 March 2024, the 44th Session of the Enforcement Committee (EC) of the World Customs Organization (WCO) was officially opened by Mr. Ian Saunders, the Secretary General, at the WCO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.
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15 March 2024
The WCO, with the support of the Customs Cooperation Fund of China (CCF/China), organized an in-person consultation meeting of the Informal Working Group (IWG) of the Technical Committee on Rules of Origin (TCRO). The meeting, hosted by the WCO Regional Training Centre in Shanghai, China, was attended by 30 participants from 10 Member administrations, including the participants of the IWG, representatives of five WCO regions and the representative of the EU-WCO Rules of Origin (RoO) Africa Programme.
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13 March 2024
The WCO Refresher Workshop for WCO accredited and pre-accredited expert trainers on Rules of Origin for the Asia-Pacific (AP) Region concluded successfully after five days of insightful discussions and knowledge sharing.
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13 March 2024
The Sixth WCO Global Canine Forum, hosted by Hong Kong Customs, successfully took place from March 5 – 7, 2024 in Hong Kong, China.
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12 March 2024
The World Customs Organization (WCO) under the framework of the EU-WCO Rules of Origin Africa Programme, funded by the European Union (EU), held an Advanced Training workshop on Rules of Origin in Gaborone, Botswana, from 26 February to 1 March 2024.
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12 March 2024
The WCO Accelerate Trade Facilitation Programme, funded by the United Kingdom’s His Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HMRC), conducted a Risk Management mission from 13-17 February 2024 in The Philippines in conjunction with a donor/HMRC Monitoring & Evaluation mission.
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12 March 2024
The WCO convened the Canine (K9) Expert Group Meeting in Melbourne, Australia from the 12 to 16 February 2024.
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08 March 2024
Under the framework of the EU-WCO Rules of Origin Africa Programme, funded by the European Union, the World Customs Organization (WCO), in partnership with the Regional Training Center (RTC) Kenya and the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA), held a national training workshop on rules of origin for South Sudan Customs.
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08 March 2024
On 8 March, the World Customs Organization (WCO) joins the international community in celebrating International Women’s Day 2024 by highlighting the roles women play in Customs operations worldwide. In line with the United Nations’ theme “Invest in women: Accelerate progress”, and the WCO theme 2024 “Customs Engaging Traditional and New Partners with Purpose”, the WCO has launched an initiative to amplify the contributions of women in Customs, underscoring the ongoing need for gender equality and diversity in Customs.
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08 March 2024
From 3 to 7 March 2024, the World Customs Organization (WCO) organized a regional workshop for the WCO North of Africa, Near and Middle East (MENA) region on border enforcement of intellectual property rights (IPR) in Doha, Qatar, with the financial support of the Qatar Customs Authority.
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07 March 2024
From February 27 to March 1, 2024, the World Customs Organization (WCO), in collaboration with the Egmont Group (EG), hosted the second Financial Intelligence Compendium Workshop in Lima, Peru. This event, funded by the U.S. Department of State - Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), brought together 28 participants from 8 Customs administrations and 13 Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs) across the Latin America region for a four-day intensive training focused on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML-CTF).
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07 March 2024
The World Customs Organization (WCO), with support from the Customs Cooperation Fund – China (CCF-China), led a mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) from 19 to 23 February 2024.
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05 March 2024
At the invitation of Mr. Jalal Al-Qudah, Director General of the Jordanian Customs as Vice-Chair for the North of Africa, Near and Middle-East (MENA) region, Mr. Ian Saunders, Secretary General of the World Customs Organization (WCO), attended the 59th MENA Customs Directors General Regional Meeting, held at the Arab League Headquarters in Cairo, Egypt, on 27 February 2024.
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05 March 2024
From 26 to 29 February 2024 the World Customs Organization (WCO) delivered a Regional Workshop on transit interconnectivity and the use of regional transit guarantees for the West and Central Africa (WCA) region.
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04 March 2024
In a significant stride towards gender equality, diversity, and inclusion in Customs, Mr. Ian Saunders, Secretary General of the World Customs Organization (WCO), unveiled a new sensitization campaign on March 4. This campaign, poised to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, will unfold throughout the year, spotlighting the stories of inspirational female Customs officials, beginning with Ms. Gael Grooby, Acting Director of the Tariff and Trade Affairs Directorate.
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01 March 2024
On 3 March, the World Customs Organization (WCO) stands with the global community to observe World Wildlife Day (WWD), advocating for a renewed commitment to sustainable natural resource utilization and urging a collective reevaluation of our environmental footprint.
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01 March 2024
The WCO Capacity Building Committee (CBC) held its 15th session from 21 to 23 February 2024 at the WCO Headquarters. The meeting was attended by over 300 representatives of Member administrations, development partners, academia and other stakeholders, actively in person and passively online.
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01 March 2024
On 28 and 29 February 2024, the World Custom Organization (WCO) hosted the annual Coordinators Meeting of the WCO Anti-Corruption and Integrity Promotion (A-CIP) Programme at its Secretariat in Brussels.
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