ASEAN Customs Officials partook in
a workshop on modern risk management practices, methodology and
analytical tools in Kuala Lumpur last week. Participants examined the
evolving nature of risk management in the context of Single Window
implementation and to better understand the issues faced by customs
organizations. This workshop is part of a broader effort to promote
secure trade and build the capacity of ASEAN Member States to integrate
security processes and systems into their national single windows
(NSWs).
Dato' Haji Matrang Suhaili, Deputy Director General of Royal Malaysian Customs Department, noted that “Customs is one of the oldest government agencies that has long been the facilitator and guard of a nation’s trade and borders. However, in the 21st century, the radically changing global context has imposed tremendous pressure on customs and made customs enforcement more and more complex and complicated…which require customs administrations to play a greater and indispensable role in international trade and security.”
An effective, interagency approach to risk management processes is critical to meeting these challenges.
“Expanded and more efficient trade are important ASEAN Community objectives, but more cross border flows of goods and people also carry risks," said David Carden, U.S. Ambassador to ASEAN. “In the coming years, effective trade security practices will both facilitate legitimate trade and protect against unintended side effects of closer ASEAN integration.”
The officials utilized in-depth presentations, case studies and breakout sessions to discuss risk management methodology and the importance of a partnership approach with other agencies and the private sector in managing compliance. The workshop helped participants to better realize the economic benefits of positive risk management and will help broaden trade security and facilitation efforts, such as implementation of authorized economic operator programs.
The Workshop was held back-to-back with an ASEAN Customs Enforcement and Compliance Working Group meeting, and was supported by the U.S. Government in partnership with ASEAN. This assistance expands on existing U.S. support to ASEAN to help Member States meet their obligations under the ASEAN Economic Community.
Dato' Haji Matrang Suhaili, Deputy Director General of Royal Malaysian Customs Department, noted that “Customs is one of the oldest government agencies that has long been the facilitator and guard of a nation’s trade and borders. However, in the 21st century, the radically changing global context has imposed tremendous pressure on customs and made customs enforcement more and more complex and complicated…which require customs administrations to play a greater and indispensable role in international trade and security.”
An effective, interagency approach to risk management processes is critical to meeting these challenges.
“Expanded and more efficient trade are important ASEAN Community objectives, but more cross border flows of goods and people also carry risks," said David Carden, U.S. Ambassador to ASEAN. “In the coming years, effective trade security practices will both facilitate legitimate trade and protect against unintended side effects of closer ASEAN integration.”
The officials utilized in-depth presentations, case studies and breakout sessions to discuss risk management methodology and the importance of a partnership approach with other agencies and the private sector in managing compliance. The workshop helped participants to better realize the economic benefits of positive risk management and will help broaden trade security and facilitation efforts, such as implementation of authorized economic operator programs.
The Workshop was held back-to-back with an ASEAN Customs Enforcement and Compliance Working Group meeting, and was supported by the U.S. Government in partnership with ASEAN. This assistance expands on existing U.S. support to ASEAN to help Member States meet their obligations under the ASEAN Economic Community.
source: www.asean.org
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