ASYCUDAWorld - A suitable IT system for an electronic Single Window Livingstone, June 2013

1. ASYCUDAWorld - A suitable IT system for an electronic Single Window Livingstone, June 2013 John David John.David@unctad.org

2. ASYCUDA Stakeholders Classic customs scheme Manage and monitor Customs clearance Financial institutions Carriers, freight handlers E-Customs Port, airport authorities Trade operators Statistical department Customs brokers Public treasury

3. SINGLE WINDOW CONCEPT Definition: • “A Single Window is a facility enabling the provision of standardized information with a single body to fulfill all import, export and transit related regulatory requirements. If information is electronic then individual data elements should only be submitted once.” • (UNECE & WCO) • The ASYCUDA Single Window for International Trade is based on more than 25 years of experience in Customs modernization and computerization.

4. SINGLE WINDOW CONCEPT Objectives: • To establish or increase co-operation between Customs, Other Government Agencies and border control authorities in order to electronically share documents (data) and establish common procedures for processing and control. • To provide trade and transport operators with a single submission for trade documents and information to satisfy all import, export and transit regulatory requirements.

5. ASYCUDA SINGLE WINDOW Methodology: • Progressive approach (trade off / priority) • An efficient Customs Computerised System is required • Institutional reform is as important as the technical component • Simplification of procedures • Normalisation of documents • Data standardisation • Automation of processes • Technical component to be based on ASYCUDA technology

6. ASYCUDA SINGLE WINDOW DESIGN APPROACH • Beyond applying information technology to trade control processes • A comprehensive approach and commitment at all levels • Codes and standards • Customs only one among many • Phased approach/demonstration effect • Supporting and implementing structure ASYCUDA Automated Single Window ASYCUDA users are already here Re-engineer back office • Steering committees • and cross agency working groups to design components and draw up action plans Simplify trade documents, eliminate duplication, SAD Streamline and simplify trade transaction processes

7. CUSTOMS CENTRIC SINGLE WINDOW Manage and oversee cross border trade operations Technical control of vehicles Defense, weapons Agriculture, food and drugs Chemicals, precursors Banks, financial institutions Control of origin labels Endangered species (CITES) Carriers, freight handlers Customs centric Single Window Port, airport authorities Trade operators (AEO) Statistical department Customs brokers Public treasury Health, medicines Insurances Technical norms, electric, etc. Waste, (Basel convention) Quality control, precious metal Nuclear

8. ASYCUDA SINGLE WINDOW Increased revenue Institution building Efficiency and transparency Transfer of know how Benefits to Government Benefits to Society/Economy Service oriented Customs Department Increased control and security Boost economic growth Fight against corruption On line access to information Supply chain security (WCO Framework of standards) Facilitated border crossing Faster clearance of goods Benefits to Trade Benefits to Environment Operation predictability Gain in productivity Enhanced environment controls (CITES) Paperless processing

9. SINGLE WINDOW WEB PORTAL - FUNCTIONS • System access management • Distribution of data and documents • User management (“Single sign on”) • Document certification • Generation of standard XML messages • Allocation of appropriate processing channels • Reference data management – Customs and OGAs • Online consultation and download of latest regulation

10. EXAMPLES OF ASYCUDA-BASED SINGLE WINDOWS • Jordan (7 OGAs) • Ministry of Health, Ministry of commerce, Multi-agency risk-assessment etc. • Rwanda (>10 OGAs) • Ministry of Health, Rwanda Development Committee Rwanda office of standards, General sheds. • Gibraltar (OGAs + Entities) • Pre-arrival of vessels, Banks, Marina, Port authorities, Police. • Albania (OGA) • e-Tax – Management of national excises • Zimbabwe (OGA + Entity) • Banks, e-Tax

11. PRACTICAL EXAMPLES • A broker processes his declaration (DTI) • Integrated tariff • Exporter requests a phyto-sanitary certificate

12. ASYCUDA SINGLE WINDOW - CONCLUSIONS • Automated procedures are already in place or technically feasible. • Legal framework more and more adapted. • Robust and reliable e-documents. • Electronic signature, Authentication etc.. • Paperless documents, multimedia. • Several countries are already in the process of building single window environments for international trade based on ASYCUDAWorld solutions.

13. ASYCUDA SINGLE WINDOW - CONCLUSIONS «The most recent Web-based version of ASYCUDA will allow Customs administrators and traders to handle most of their transactions via the Internet. The new e-Customs platform, dubbed AsycudaWorld, will be particularly useful to developing countries, where poor fixed-line telecommunications are a major problem for e-government applications. It is also powerful enough to accommodate the operational and managerial needs of Customs operations in any developed country as well.» Source UNECE/UN-CEFACT - Recommendation and Guidelines on establishing a Single Window http://www.unece.org/fileadmin/DAM/cefact/recommendations/rec33/rec33_trd352e.pdf

14. Thank you for your attention Visit http://www.asycuda.org E-mail: asycuda@unctad.org