Customs administration must be improved in Africa

Business Action for Improving Customs Administration in Africa Africa cannot take full advantage of trading opportunities until its customs organisations work efficiently, fairly and effectively.

Established under the umbrella of Business Action for Africa, Business Action for Improving Customs Administration in Africa aims to:

1. Build the case for trade facilitation and customs reform; and

2. Promote the role of the private sector to devise and implement practical proposals in partnership with governments and donors.

A questionnaire has been developed to build a picture of Africa’s needs and priorities. On the basis of this, participants will engage in specific capacity building projects.

Current participants include British American Tobacco, Unilever, HM Customs & Excise and SITPRO (the UK’s trade facilitation agency).

A press notice was also issued, alongside a letter that was published as lead letter in the UK’s Independent on Saturday.

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