In the framework of the WCO-COPES Programme, the WCO launched the CECAC Project (Customs Enforcement Curriculum for Assistant Collectors) a project aimed at assisting Pakistan Customs in building its capacity to enhance security and combat serious crime, particularly by preparing Pakistan’s future senior officers to meet the challenges ahead.

The kick-off meeting, which was held virtually on 27th October 2020, consisted of the WCO COPES team and the Pakistan Federal Board of Revenue nominated officers for this project. The meeting started with a brief presentation of the COPES Programme followed by a summary presentation of the CECAC Project and finally a presentation of the conceptual framework and approach.

Within the framework of the WCO-COPES Programme, an Institutional Assessment Tool has been developped and it’s currently tested within phase I of the CECAC Project.

The Director General of Training and Research registered his appreciation to the WCO and confidence that the project will meet its objective.

The WCO-CECAC Project is financed by the International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL), U.S. Departement of State.

For more information on the COPES Programme and on the CECAC Project, please contact Mr. Gilles Thomas (gilles.thomas@wcoomd.org).