The World Customs Organization, East & Southern Africa, Regional Office for Capacity Building (WCO ESA ROCB) in Nairobi Kenya, hqs in Brussels, Belgium.
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Le commerce électronique, les données et la facilitation des échanges au cœur des débats du Comité technique permanent de l’OMD
Les 253e/254e sessions du Comité technique permanent (CTP) ont débuté aujourd’hui à Bruxelles. Le Secrétaire général de l’OMD, Ian Saunders, a ouvert la réunion en souhaitant la bienvenue aux délégués et en soulignant l’importance d’une collaboration permanente pour aller de l’avant en matière de facilitation des échanges et de modernisation douanière dans un environnement commercial mondial en pleine évolution.
La séance d’ouverture comprenait également le discours liminaire du Secrétaire général adjoint de l’ICC, Andrew Wilson, sur la transformation numérique du commerce international et la coopération douane-secteur privé.
Au cours de cette réunion de trois jours, les discussions porteront principalement sur :
🔹 Le commerce électronique transfrontalier, les avancées en lien avec la lutte contre la fraude et des échanges pratiques sur la simplification et la facilitation, ainsi que les partenariats public- privé
🔹 La douane axée sur les données, avec un accent particulier sur la gouvernance des données, l’interopérabilité et les échanges de données transfrontalières, ainsi que les évolutions dans le domaine de la Technologie de l’information et de la communication et l’harmonisation des données
🔹 La facilitation des échanges dans la pratique, qui couvrira les initiatives en cours, notamment compris la transition vers le système de Carnets eATA et la mise en œuvre de l’Accord de l’OMC sur la facilitation des échanges
Le CTP rassemble des délégués du monde entier pour répondre aux principaux défis douaniers et examiner les outils de l’OMD aux fins d’un douane plus efficace et réactive.
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E-commerce, data and trade facilitation in focus at the WCO’s Permanent Technical Committee
The 253rd/254thSessions of the Permanent Technical Committee (PTC) kicked off today in Brussels. Opening the sessions, WCO Secretary General Ian Saunders welcomed delegates and highlighted the importance of continued collaboration to advance trade facilitation and Customs modernization in an evolving global trade environment.
The opening session also featured a keynote address by ICC Deputy Secretary General Andrew Wilson on the digital transformation of international trade and Customs-business cooperation.
During the three-day meeting, discussions will focus on:
🔹 Cross- border e-commerce, enforcement-related developments, and practical exchanges on simplification and facilitation, and public-private partnerships
🔹 Data-driven Customs, focusing on data governance, interoperability and cross-border data exchange, and developments in Information and Communication Technology and data harmonization
🔹 Trade facilitation in practice, covering ongoing initiatives, including the transition to the digital ATA Carnet System (eATA) and implementation of the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement
The PTC brings together delegates from around the world to address key Customs challenges and review WCO tools to support more effective and responsive Customs.
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L'OMD a publié une stratégie de formation et un kit de formation visant à promouvoir une approche harmonisée de la formation aux règles d'origine. Élaborés dans le cadre du Programme UE-OMD sur les règles d’origine en Afrique, ces nouveaux outils s'appuient sur cinq années d'apprentissage entre pairs dont ont déjà bénéficié plus de 2 000 personnes issues des administrations douanières, d'autres organismes publics, d'organisations internationales et du secteur privé en Afrique.
👉 wcoomd.org/fr/media/newsroom…
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The WCO has released a training strategy and a training package to promote a standardized approach to the delivery of training on rules of origin. Developed under the EU-WCO Rules of Origin Africa Programme, these new tools are based on five years of peer learning which has already benefited to more than 2,000 individuals from Customs administrations, other government agencies, international organizations, and the private sector across Africa.
👉 wcoomd.org/en/media/newsroom…
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🇿🇼 Zimbabwe Customs: Protecting Society 🛡️
Zimbabwe Customs is strengthening border protection through canine units, scanner technology and collaboration with other agencies—helping intercept drugs, substandard and prohibited goods.
In her video interview on the WCO’s annual theme, “Customs protecting society through vigilance and commitment,” Zimbabwe Revenue Authority Commissioner General Regina Chinamasa shares how effective border controls stop IPR and substandard goods from reaching their citizens. Every seizure is a step towards safer communities.
▶️ Watch the interview and hear the Commissioner General’s reflections.
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🇿🇼 La douane du Zimbabwe : la protection de la société 🛡️
La douane du Zimbabwe renforce la protection des frontières grâce à des unités cynophiles, à des scanners et à la collaboration avec d’autres agences, ce qui permet d’intercepter les stupéfiants, les marchandises non conformes aux normes et les produits interdits.
Dans son entretien vidéo consacré au thème annuel de l’OMD, « Une douane qui protège la société par sa vigilance et son engagement », la commissaire générale de l’Autorité fiscale du Zimbabwe, Regina Chinamasa, explique comment l’efficacité des contrôles aux frontières empêche les marchandises contrefaites et de qualité inférieure d’atteindre les citoyens. Chaque saisie est un pas vers des communautés plus sûres.
▶️ Regardez l’entretien et découvrez les réflexions de la commissaire générale.
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REGIONAL COLLABORATION
Intelligence shared is risk reduced! By strengthening regional cooperation and exchanging expertise, RILO ESA helps Customs administrations sharpen risk profiling and enhance operational effectiveness.
#RILOESA #CustomsCooperation #WCO #ZIMRA
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The Port of Mombasa is a gateway to regional trade handling 45.45Mt cargo in 2025. This week UNODC, @KRACorporate & @Norway convened government & private sector stakeholders to tackle bribery, embezzlement & money laundering, advancing integrity & accountable port services #SDG16
WCO ESA ROCB Advances Integrity Dialogue and Roadmap Development for the Port of Mombasa
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#WCOESAROCB #PortIntegrity #AntiCorruption #GoodGovernance #TradeFacilitation #PortOfMombasa #UNODC #RegionalCooperation
📢 OUT NOW! | WCO ESA NEWSLETTER – JULY–SEPTEMBER 2026
🔗 Access the newsletter: wcoesarocb.org/newsletters/
#CustomsModernization #TradeFacilitation #CapacityBuilding #RegionalCooperation #CustomsInnovation #RevenueProtection #BorderSecurity
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Happy Independece Day @URAuganda 🇺🇬
Strengthening Customs Capacity to Facilitate Safe and Efficient Green Trade
Nairobi, Kenya | 6 October 2026
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FEAFFA Executive Director Mr. Elias Baluku represented the Federation at the launch of the Green Customs Curriculum, specifically the Facilitation of the Safe & Efficient Green Module by @KRACorporate
#SafeTrade #Curriculum #Efficient #Green
WCO and Partners Strengthen Rules of Origin Expertise to Support Trade and Industrialisation
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#AfCFTA #RulesOfOrigin #IntraAfricanTrade #EconomicIntegration #WCO #CapacityBuilding #TrainingOfTrainers #CustomsModernization #ToT @KAM_Kenya
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The training strengthened practical understanding of Rules of Origin and built on basic, intermediate, and advanced training previously conducted across the region. @WCO_OMD @wcoesarocb
Building Regional Rules of Origin Training Capacity for East African Freight
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@WCO_OMD @KRACorporate @FEAFFA #WCOESA #RulesOfOrigin #TrainingOfTrainers #EAC #TradeFacilitation #FreightForwarders
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WCO ESA Regional Effort in Advancing Customs Enforcement through Quality Data Input
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#CENcomm @MRAMauritius #WCOESA #Customs
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Advance WCO Integrity Initiatives across the Region
15th September 2026
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#WCOESAROCB #WCO #CustomsIntegrity #AntiCorruption #ACIPProgramme #IntegrityInCustoms #CustomsModernization #PerformanceMeasurement #RegionalCooperation #ESACustom
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𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗔𝗗𝗖 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲.
The Republic of South Africa formally assumed the Chairship of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Council of Ministers on 12 August 2026 in Durban, South Africa, from August 2026 to August 2027, following its tenure as Interim Chair since November 2025.
Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, Honourable Ronald Lamola took over the chairship of the SADC Council of Ministers with a call for stronger regional integration, economic resilience, and shared prosperity.
Hon. Lamola outlined a bold regional agenda focused on peace, economic transformation, infrastructure development and human capital growth, stressing that regional peace and security remain fundamental to development.
On his part, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Honourable Professor dr. Amon Murwira urged SADC Member States to deepen regional integration, strengthen self-reliance and accelerate the implementation of key development programmes.
The SADC Executive Secretary, His Excellency Mr. Elias M. Magosi called for stronger regional cooperation, resilience and self-reliance as Member States navigate a rapidly changing global environment.
The meeting of the Council of Ministers precedes the 46th Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government. Council is an institution of SADC which oversees the functioning and development of the Community and ensure that the SADC policies, strategies, and programs are properly and effectively implemented and serves as an advisory body for the SADC Heads of State and Government on policy matters.
Read more on the opening ceremony of the SADC Council of Ministers from this link: sadc.int/latest-news/south-a…
