Customs Modernization Handbook

Luc De Wulf

ISBN 10: 0821357514 / ISBN 13: 9780821357514

Published by World Bank Publications, US, 2005

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Trade integration contributes substantially to economic development and poverty alleviation. In recent years much progress was made to liberalize the trade regime, but customs procedures are often still complex, costly and non-transparent. This situation leads to misallocation of resources.Customs Modernization Handbook provides an overview of the key elements of a successful customs modernization strategy and draws lessons from a number of successful customs reforms as well as from customs reform projects that have been undertaken by the World Bank. It describes a number of key import procedures, that have proved particularly troublesome for customs administrations and traders, and provides practical guidelines to enhance their efficiency. The Handbook also reviews the appropriate legal framework for customs operations as well as strategies to combat corruption.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Customs Modernization Handbook
• Publisher: World Bank Publications, US
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0821357514
• ISBN 13: 9780821357514
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: Illustrated.
• Condition: New
• Dimensions: 19.69W x 2.54H x 26.04D centimeters 19.69 centimeters width by 2.54 centimeters height by 26.04 centimeters depth
• Weight: 896 grams

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Synopsis

Trade integration contributes substantially to economic development and poverty alleviation. In recent years much progress was made to liberalize the trade regime, but customs procedures are often still complex, costly and non-transparent. This situation leads to misallocation of resources. 'Customs Modernization Handbook' provides an overview of the key elements of a successful customs modernization strategy and draws lessons from a number of successful customs reforms as well as from customs reform projects that have been undertaken by the World Bank. It describes a number of key import procedures, that have proved particularly troublesome for customs administrations and traders, and provides practical guidelines to enhance their efficiency. The Handbook also reviews the appropriate legal framework for customs operations as well as strategies to combat corruption.