Objective
Central Asian countries are successfully implementing trade facilitation measures that improve crossborder trade.
Approach
We collaborate closely with partner institutions in the area of economic development and trade, as well as customs authorities and other border control agencies. Working closely with business associations
Risk management and border cooperation.
In cooperation with our partners, we are improving the capacity of customs authorities and border control agencies to implement a risk management system and make use of prearrival information.
Using risk management systems can reduce the number of physical inspections, allowing authorities to focus instead on high risk goods. Furthermore, by harmonising and standardising procedures as well as encouraging close cooperation between the state agencies involved, customs clearance and cross-ing borders becomes faster and more efficient.
We support the further development of information systems and use of digital technologies for export, import and transit procedures.
Public-private dialogue and pilot projects
In order to ensure transparency in the decision making process and to protect the interests of all the parties involved, the project promotes a public-private dialogue on trade facilitation issues.
Our experts conduct trainings and workshops to increase awareness among private sector stakeholders and to actively engage them in the reform process. We also carry out activities to enhance regional cooperation on reducing barriers to trade.
Any legal changes and decisions adopted should be more than just words on paper. Therefore, to move reforms towards implementation on the ground, we pilot innovative approaches in digitalisation, information exchange and cooperation at selected border crossing points. Regular feedback is welcomed from the private sector, as this plays an important role in spreading progressive solutions.