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SOUTHERN AFRICA TRADE HUB (SATH)
TRADE FACILITATION PROGRAM:EFFICIENT BORDER MANAGEMENT`
Magdeline Mabua
Transit Specialist
WATH Borderless Conference
Abidjan, May 2012
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Presentation Outline
One Stop Border Posts
Integrated Border Management
Customs Connectivity
Single Windows
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One-Stop Border Post
OSBP is the placing, by two adjoining countries,each others border agency officials in their
territory so that one side of the border jointly
controls the traffic moving to one direction, and theother controls the traffic moving to the oppositedirection.
The effect is that the traffic to either direction willstop only at one border post hence OSBP
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WHY IBM / CBM?
High transport costs
Borders delays majorcontributors to cost
IBM empowers National
Institutions and borderofficials to reduce delays
IBM improves thecompetitiveness ofcountry
IBM is Precursor to andgives quicker results thanOSBPs & Single Windows
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What is the IBM Program?
IBM
Facilitation &Cooperation
Coordination
Partnership
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Objectives of IBM
Reduces transport/logistics costs,transit times in transport corridors by:
Increasing the border efficiency Reducing the time goods cross
border.
Reducing the cost of goods crossing
border
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The IBM Process
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Consultation
BOA
Workshops
JBC
Action
Plan
Implement
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Choice of IBM Borders
1. Dar Corridor
2. Beira Corridor
3. MaputoCorridor
4. Trans-KalahariCorridor
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Mamuno/TK
Kasumbalesa
Lebombo/Ressano Garcia
Pioneer/Skilpadshek
Kasumulu/Songwe
Mwanza/Zobue
Tunduma/Nakonde
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Customs to Customs Connectivity
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NamibiaBotswana
Namibian Customs
Asycuda ++ client
(Trader)
Asycuda ++ client
(Border)Asycuda ++
(Server)
Botswana Customs
Asycuda ++ client
(Trader)
Asycuda ++ client
(Border)Asycuda ++
(Server)
Windows Azure
Data relayDocument
StorageReporting Dashboard
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Single Window - Definition
Single Window definition according to
UNECE:
A Single Window is a facility that allows
parties involved in trade and transport tolodge standardized information and
documents with a single entry point to fulfill
all import, export, and transit-related
regulatory requirements.UNECE: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe
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How do stakeholders exchange information?
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ForwardingAgents
Ministries
Shipping
Agent
Traders Customs
Freight
Station
Dept. of
StatisticsBanks
Controlling
Agencies
Port
Authority
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How does a Single Window help?
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Networks
all parties
to a
common
platform
ForwardingAgents
Ministries
Shipping
Agent
Traders Customs
Freight
Station
Dept. of
StatisticsBanks
Controlling
Agencies
Port
Authority
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What are the Single Window benefits?
To Governments:
Increased transparency and accountability encouragingtrade compliance
Substantial increase in Government revenuesSubstantial Capacity Building within GovernmentDepartments
Real-time accurate trade data and statistics
Better use of Government resourcesFoundations towards an efficient E-Government system
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What are the Single Window benefits? Cont.
To Importers and Exporters:
Accelerated Cargo clearance
Reduced duplication and errors
Reduced cost of document handling One-stop 24 hour window for information exchange with
Government Agencies
Access to accurate statistics
Development of knowledge and skills in informationsystems
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Thank You
Magdeline Mabua
Transit Specialist
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +267-3900884
Website: www.satradehub.org
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