The project supports the implementation of trade facilitation reforms with a view to improve the country’s compliance with its obligations under the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) including through the development of implementation roadmap for Category B and C commitments, as well as contribution to the implementation of key measures of the Agreement (I.e. Advance Ruling, Information Available Through Internet, etc.). The project enhance the competitiveness of the business community through capacity building for improved participation in trade facilitation reforms formulation and the reduction of time and cost of cross-border formalities by identifying existing barriers to trade, as well as developing action plans for facilitating export procedures and reducing trade costs.
an opportunity to share international and regional knowledge and best practice in various topics such as roles of National Committees on Trade Facilitation (NCTF), expected benefits of implementation of WTO TFA, adoption of international standards and partnerships with businesses and industries in the pursuit of better economic competitiveness of goods and services.
Raise awareness of national Customs in understanding and implementing WTO TFA by adopting the WCO instruments and tools in order to boost the national integration.
Explain the different WCO tools and instruments under Mercator Programme
