trade facilitation risk management: new zealands experience wto trade facilitation symposium, july...
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Trade Facilitation Risk Management: New Zealand’s Experience
WTO Trade Facilitation Symposium, July 2012
Presented by: Andy BadrickCounsellor, New Zealand Customs Service
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» High assurance, light touch;
» Risk is managed as early as practicable in the supply chain;
» Partnerships to manage risk benefit everyone;
» Rules are accessible and easy to understand;
» Resources are targeted to areas of greatest importance;
» Decision making is driven by complete, accurate and timely information.
Principles of Trade Management at the NZ Border
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The Evolution of Risk Management in New Zealand Customs:
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Compliance Strategy
Create pressure down
Assist to comply
Deter by detection
Use the full force of law
Make it easy to comply
High
Low
Level of compliance costs
People who decide not to comply
People who don’t want to comply
People who are willing to do the right thing
People who try to, but don’t always succeed in doing the right thing
New Zealand’s Compliance Framework
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Standard Methodology:
» Single standard across Government;
» Supports better decision making;
» Flexible and adaptable;
» Universal application; and
» Allows for the control of impacts.
The Economic Benefits:
» Increased predictability and facilitation for business;
» Reduced compliance costs;
» Integrity of supply chain remains; and
» Comprehensive risk assessment.
New Zealand’s approach to Risk Management
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» Is not just about having good processes. It is a way of thinking
» Must rest on an effective regulatory environment;
» Is a continually evolving process;
» Requires a comprehensive approach;
» Enhances Trade Facilitations when there is both domestic and international co-operation
» Is an effective model for improving compliance and trade facilitation measures
Risk Management - Lessons Learned