DTIS, Volume I - Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF)

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Physical transaction based controls impede the movement of goods at both import and export. Valuation procedures used for imported goods are inefficient and do not comply with internationally accepted practices (WTO GATT Agreement) to which the Maldives is committed. This is aggravated further by the actions of poorly trained customs agents (brokers) and which affect the timely clearance and movement goods. MCS has implemented the ASYCYUDA++ entry processing system at Male’ Port, Airport and at some regional offices, but its full functionality as noted above is not utilized. In fact, managers make very little use of information systems. The manually based systems that are applied instead provide opportunities for corrupt practices to take place. As a result there is duplication of input (form programme and transfer to ASYCUDA++), with subsequent software errors identified and reported. Secondly, there is only limited support from the management, which results from inadequate training. It will be necessary to acquire TA from UNCTAD and implement other relevant ASYCUDA modules. It is the ambition to introduce the ASYCUDA World version in the near future. However, this requires management direction to facilitate the implementation process. In the first instance, TA should be acquired to plan for the implementation of the new upgraded ASYCUDA version including the identification of a procurement management strategy. The main challenges facing MCS in trade facilitation include • Improving management • Integrating border institutions (Port Authority, Health, Agriculture, Aviation Authority, Coast Guard) • Improving risk management • Streamlining customs clearance processes • Addressing Customs infrastructure and training needs • Improving IT platform and utilization • Developing stronger and more collaborative public–private sector relationships. Perhaps the most pressing concern is the perceived corruption, a resurging problem that can seriously undermine progress made to date and inhibit future progress. Development and implementation of a comprehensive and sustainable anti-corruption enhancement programme based on the Revised Arusha Declaration endorsed by WCO Council in June 2003 should be carried out. However, the technology that is currently used needs up grading to suit the above needs. Information technology capacity building requires investment in risk management analysis tools such as the MODSEL module and Direct Trader Input MODBRK module, which allows traders to lodge a declaration from their place of work and obtain information on the status of processing their declarations. Manifests (air/sea) should be computerized by using the MODCAR module. Maldives Port Authority and airport management may use the module and send their manifests electronically to customs. Warehouse activities should be computerized by using 81
suspense procedures, thus eliminating manual ledger control, which will also help a quicker turnover in the port area. The WTO-GATT Valuation Agreement cannot be implemented as the draft legislation has not been passed and the existing Export and Import Law 31/79 (dating form 1979) and Customs Regulations 9/93 do not cover provisions such as Post Customs Clearance Audit. Lack of understanding of customs valuation and its supporting procedures minimize the efficiency of the customs administration particularly in remote locations. Advanced training on customs valuation such as that provided by the World Customs Organization is required. . Capacity building will be necessary as there is currently little capacity to prepare new curricula related to advanced customs and management courses including post control auditing, classification, valuation, origin of goods, risk management, profiling, and narcotics. TA is needed to formulate curricula and carry out training of trainers. Finally, there is a lack of coordination among MCS officers and the Coast Guard to actually engage in combating drug trafficking and smuggling. Another reason is the lack of vessels available for inspection and enforcement, and the absence of aerial support. It will be necessary to establish high-level co-operation and common understanding when working for the same purpose. In addition, new efficient equipment will be needed. High-level meetings between the relevant parties should initiate the process. Meeting the foregoing challenges requires additional financial and human resources for operational purposes. The current level of funding is inadequate particularly for improving communications, upgrading information technology and to provide acceptable working conditions for staff, In addition, there are serious congestion problems at Male’ Commercial Port, the only customs entrance point for goods arriving by sea. This implies the need for government to consider different options for the overall organization of customs services. In particular, there is need to consider some decentralization of services to the regional office in Gan (Seenu Atoll). IV. Transport Services and Infrastructure The significant volume of tourists visiting the country need to be processed efficiently on arrival and transferred to the resorts with minimum delay. Aviation is generally geared to handle regular passenger traffic and internal onward transport of tourists to and from the resort islands. For critical inputs imported for the tourism and fishery sectors, transport services are required for goods to be brought from the customs entrance point to the where they are needed or consumed. Fishery exports are mostly perishable goods and require adequate exportation facilities. Within the Maldives, maritime transport is almost 82
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FINAL R E P O R T Volume 1 MALDIVES
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GSP HACCP HDFC HDI HIES HH HRD HS I
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TRIPS TRTA TSA TTMP UAE UK UNCTAD U
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CHAPTER 6: CUSTOMS SERVICES AND TRA
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major stakeholders as the basis of
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C. ECONOMIC TRENDS Buoyant GDP grow
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WTO members (through the Committee
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The recommendations cover these iss
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Requirements Action no. Action reco
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government, and lawmakers are elect
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to Sri Lanka. However, by 2004 the
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This relatively high proportion of
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On an annual basis, total NFA of th
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elow provides data on the public in
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According to the estimates prepared
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Table 2.8: Damage to agricultural f
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II. Imports - Merchandise There has
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the relatively high rate of unemplo
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A. DESTINATION OF MERCHANDISE EXPOR
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Penetration of international market
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Overall, the importance of foreign
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on goods deemed luxury goods (e.g.
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and catering industry chefs demand
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It is expected that the trial fishe
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• Can seaming and retorting; •
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