http://biblio.umsf.dp.ua/xmlui/handle/123456789/1852 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:16:21 GMT 2026-04-09T12:16:21Z http://biblio.umsf.dp.ua/xmlui/handle/123456789/2122 Название: The impact of information and communication technology on trade facilitation: a case study of east and Southern Africa Авторы: Makunike, Cephas; Макунике, Сэфас Аннотация: The main points of this paper were presented at the first Global Conference of the International Network of Customs Universities on May 21-23, 2014 in Baku, the Azerbaijan Republic. Customs administrations need a vibrant use of information and communication technology (ICT) to buttress their effectiveness and efficiency. The goal is to use electronic data instead of paper documents and to connect different computer systems of government agencies and business to create a robust supply chain. This paper discusses the use of ICT in East and Southern Africa (ESA) Customs which has resulted in the improvement of trade facilitation. In so doing valuable benefits are reaped by stakeholders in the international business supply chain. The stakeholders include government agencies, intermediaries and traders. All the stakeholders also play a key role in trade facilitation which is driven by their distinct interests and needs in the trade supply chain. The paper identifies some of the significant benefits from trade facilitation as the reduction in the burden and costs associated with international trade transactions. There are further benefits which are related to a good trade facilitation environment such as the creation of greater opportunities to attract foreign direct investment (FDI). There are many other positive multiple linkages which are linked to good border clearance and trade facilitation systems which can accrue to an economy and hence contributing to economic progress as well as driving regional integration and international trade. The paper also outlines that ICT plays a significant and critical role in various border clearance functions such as one stop border posts (OSBPs), goods release or clearance times (as measured by the Time Release Study), the single window concept and coordinated border management. Whilst ICT is not short of its challenges it provides a lot of future opportunities in customs administration. The paper concludes that ICT drives a robust customs administration system and thereafter recommends that it is important to prioritise the full automation of all customs processes chief among them being having a complete single window system in order to realize all the gains of automation. Thu, 06 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMT http://biblio.umsf.dp.ua/xmlui/handle/123456789/2122 2017-04-06T00:00:00Z http://biblio.umsf.dp.ua/xmlui/handle/123456789/2121 Название: Reforming customs to comply with the current trade facilitation agenda: experience from Nigeria Авторы: Saulawa, Sanusi Tasiu; Саулава, Сануси Тасиу Аннотация: A leader is anyone who occupies position of authority and is responsible for managing one or more persons in order to achieve the goals of a department, organization or agency. It should be noted that some parameters are central to the development process, particularly strengthening the ability of key individuals to lead, drive, manage, monitor and follow up the efforts of achieving organisation’s goals and objectives. It therefore follows that, proactive and positive leadership is essential towards trade facilitation. This paper examines reforms carried out by the present leadership of Nigeria Customs Service (further – NCS) from August 2009 to date enunciated in its SixPoint Agenda which in turn facilitates trade and ensures efficiency. As a result of this, positive results have been achieved from adoption of information and communication technologies (further – ICT) solutions, increase revenue generation and reduction of trade barriers by speeding up the processes. The methodology adopted in the course of this study entails both primary and secondary sources. The primary methods entail the use of interview with selected officers, journalists, stakeholders and the general public. The secondary source includes books, articles, magazines,newspapers, pamphlets, online sources, etc. The paper concludes that the adoption and utilization of the Six-Point Agenda by the current Management has been very effective in trade facilitation. The paper also recommends that the success recorded should be sustained by all stakeholders so as to take the Service to the next level. Thu, 06 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMT http://biblio.umsf.dp.ua/xmlui/handle/123456789/2121 2017-04-06T00:00:00Z http://biblio.umsf.dp.ua/xmlui/handle/123456789/2119 Название: Rules of origin and the use of free trade agreements Авторы: Yi, Jisoo; Су йи, Джи Аннотация: The main points of this paper were presented at the first Global Conference of the International Network of Customs Universities on May 21-23, 2014 in Baku, the Azerbaijan Republic. One of the key reasons for countries to enter into bilateral or regional Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) is to eliminate tariff- and non-tariff barriers between or among them. Despite the proliferation, however, many companies elect not to utilize FTAs due to the regulatory burdens imposed by FTAs’ core provisions, i.e. the Rules of Origin (RoOs). Research on RoOs, however, is in its infancy, and very little has been done in the way of assessing the regulatory and administrative influences of RoOs. This paper briefly considers the broader historical context of the proliferation and the underutilization of FTAs, including how RoOs came to attract researchers’ attention. It, then, examines studies on RoOs and the aspects of RoOs that have been the subject of research. Studies have suggested an obvious interconnection among RoOs’ design, administration, and the use of FTAs. In this respect, this paper proposes that a new framework of research will complement the existing work in helping us to understand the interconnection from an administrative perspective. In constituting this framework, it is also suggested that adopting the methodologies of trade facilitation studies or tax compliance studies is a good start. By doing so, this paper provides that research into RoOs will enhance our knowledge on the cost side of FTAs. Thu, 06 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMT http://biblio.umsf.dp.ua/xmlui/handle/123456789/2119 2017-04-06T00:00:00Z http://biblio.umsf.dp.ua/xmlui/handle/123456789/2118 Название: An applied case of customs compliance and trade facilitation in Brazil: “Blue Line” – diagnosis and challenges Авторы: Morini, Cristiano; Travassos Machado, Luiz Henrique; Costacurta de SÁ porto, Paulo; Fernandes, Rodrigo Mineiro; Trevisan, Rosaldo; Морини, Криштиану; Тревэссос Мачадо, Луис Энрике; Костакурта де са порто, Пауло; Фернандес, Родриго Минейро; Тревисан, Росалдо Аннотация: The main points of this paper were presented at the first Global Conference of the International Network of Customs Universities on May 21-23, 2014 in Baku, the Azerbaijan Republic. This study seeks to analyze a Brazilian customs procedure, in line with trade facilitation strategy, and closely following customs control security standards. Express Customs Clearance is the customs compliance program, also known as “Blue Line”. Blue Line started in the airport of Viracopos (Campinas/Sao Paulo, Brazil), in 1998, as a result of a partnership between customs, Infraero (airport trustee), importers, airlines, and cargo agents seeking to facilitate the movement of goods. As certified Blue Line companies represent a significant percentage of Brazilian imports and exports, each certified company substantially reduces the number of selections for red and yellow channels. This, in turn, allows customs workers more time for activities with higher risk levels. The methodology is based on qualitative and quantitative data collected through field research (survey type). The data collection method was a questionnaire structured with open and closed questions, related to Blue Line. A total of 46 companies are certified in Blue Line in Brazil, from which 25 of them are associated companies of AER. Thirteen (13) companies participated of such field research (return rate of 52%), in the months of March and April 2013. The results of the applied research showed that the most frequent users of Blue Line are machinery and equipment industries mostly located in the state of Sao Paulo. The use of Blue Line has accelerated customs clearance and reduced supply chain costs. However, difficulties in customs regulatory and procedural framework of foreign trade and trade facilitation could be identified in our research. The resolution of these flaws will improve customs control mechanisms and broaden the base of Blue Line certified companies. Thu, 06 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMT http://biblio.umsf.dp.ua/xmlui/handle/123456789/2118 2017-04-06T00:00:00Z