Custom and Custom Administration in CARICOM/OECS

Course Description

The course is developed against the background that the CSME has become a single economic space that requires processes and procedures that are streamlined and predictable for traders and consumers. The course reviews trade and customs policy mandates relevant to CARICOM Member States, with a view to strengthening harmonization of trade related processes and procedures. The course covers aspects like the regional trade policy and governance regime under the RTC and CSME, the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement and business perspectives on customs and trade, along with intelligence management on customs issues. It was developed for those interested in customs and customs administration in the OECS/CARICOM.