The project aims to speed clearance through the introduction of streamlined procedures and computerization.

Customs procedures should be simplified to improve efficiency.

B. Streamlining of the travel process

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Subprogramme 16.4 Trade facilitation

(b) Streamline the travel process, exempting the claims procedure for travel that did not deviate from the authorized itinerary

(a) Simplifying procedures and facilitating access to formal means of remittances transfers

(a) Simplifying procedures and facilitating access to formal means of remittance transfers

A simplified declaration processing path is also introduced as part of the implementation process to speed up and simplify clearance of freight.

WCO Task Force on Security and Facilitation of the International Trade Supply Chain

Export procedures have been simplified to reduce red tape.

(f) To take their specific needs into account with respect to housing, joint use of transport and simplification of administrative procedures.

Recognizing the need to develop further managerial and technical guidance in terms of security, the WCO Council adopted a Resolution on Security and Facilitation of the International Trade Supply Chain in 2002 and established the WCO Task Force to develop solutions and instruments for security and facilitation.

The related work will be implemented under the framework of the aforementioned Plan of Action for Sustainable Tourism Development in the Asian and Pacific Region (second phase 2006 2012).

The main trade facilitation instrument of the World Customs Organization (WCO) is the Revised Kyoto Convention (International Convention on the Simplification and Harmonization of Customs Procedures), regarded as a blueprint for modern customs procedures. It covers all core customs procedures, and provides for transparent and simple processes.

The measures taken to promote complete freedom of association and to simplify the adoption of collective agreements are positive and should continue.

(a) Providing, at minimal cost, simplified, expeditious and effective procedures for birth registration

Development of the transport infrastructure and simplification of procedures for the movement of goods, services and people across State borders

14. In particular, governments should be encouraged to simplify, modernize and harmonize their customs procedures, which would improve their effectiveness and facilitate transport and trade.

This group has developed a Framework of Standards for security and facilitation, which describes the detailed arrangements for Customs to Customs and Customs to business cooperation.

Customs and related trade procedures require streamlining and simplification to enhance trade efficiency and to reap the potential benefits of trade accords.

Agreements between the United Nations and individual member countries are being negotiated on the application of simplified customs formalities for the movement of relief teams and supplies.

2A we already said is minus 19. So we simplify that more.

(c) To facilitate regional and international trade by simplifying, rationalizing and, where possible, standardizing procedures, formalities and requirements where these place a financial and economic burden on the free flow of goods and transport.

Furthermore, regional mechanisms, such as agreements to simplify visa procedures, are often established to facilitate the movement of people.

51. As the international focal point for trade facilitation standards and recommendations, ECE develops instruments to reduce and automate procedures and paperwork.

The Centre for Facilitation of Procedures and Practices for Administration, Commerce and Transport develops and maintains the only international standard for electronic data interchange (Electronic Data Interchange for Administration, Commerce and Transport) between public administrations and private companies of all economic sectors worldwide.

Simplification and harmonization of documentation procedures in order to further facilitate cross border railway operations is also an important area of concern.

Security and facilitation of the international trade supply chain is a key activity of WCO and the 164 Customs Administrations that make up its membership.

The Cuban Ministry of Transport was working in coordination with Customs and other authorities to simplify administrative procedures and had successfully improved the flow of maritime trade information and the transit time of maritime traffic in Cuba.

International Convention to Facilitate the Importation of Commercial Samples and Advertising Material. Geneva, 7 November 1952

We have all of that over minus 16. Now simplify it more.

African countries have made progress through the Short term Action Plan in infrastructure development, covering facilitation studies and investment and capacity building projects.

The WCO contact point for the CTC and the CTED (and for all security and facilitation matters) is

In practice, however, this principle is never applied. Moreover, employers now routinely require potential employees to undergo a pregnancy test as a sine qua non for being hired.

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An Assistant dialog to simplify entering of matrices

The Task Force has been successful in developing a number of well designed security and facilitation standards that are intended for global implementation.

(i) to continue to publish the CCD newsletter

The main purpose of this multilateral treaty is to facilitate the circulation of public documents issued by a State Party to the Convention and to be produced in another State Party to the Convention by simplifying the series of formalities which complicated the utilisation of public documents outside of the countries from which they emanated.

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An Assistant dialog to simplify inverting of matrices

Automation of the travel process

The major benefits brought about by these projects are streamlined customs procedures, faster clearance of goods, increased collection of revenue and up to date and reliable foreign trade statistics.

The implementation of the instruments, tools and guidelines is now being managed through a High Level Strategic Group, which was established by the WCO Resolution on Global Security and Facilitation Measures concerning the International Trade Supply Chain (adopted in June 2004) to provide leadership and guidance in a strategic level.