Customs Administration Reform and Modernization in Francophone Sub-Saharan Africa, 1995–2010

IMF Working Papers, October 30, 2012

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Paper outlines reforms achieved in the modernization of the customs administrations of francophone sub-Saharan (African) countries since the mid-1990s.
Highlights remaining issues in the modernization process.
Authors: Gilles Montagnat-Rentier, Gilles Parent
Date: October 30, 2012

Progress has been made in the automation of operations and procedures.
Constant and significant efforts have been made to strengthen revenue collection and improve trade facilitation in a number of countries.
The pace and scope of modernization remains insufficient, particularly in:
- developing customs control and enforcement capacities
- enhancing operational resources and management

The findings suggest that the following are critical to accelerate modernization of customs in francophone sub-Saharan Africa:
- authorities’ strong commitment to reform
- organizational and management changes
- adequate technical assistance and project management
- effective implementation of modern customs standards

Subject: Customs administration core functions, Customs procedures, Exports, Imports, International trade, Revenue administration, Tariffs, Taxes
Keywords (as provided): Africa, core mission, Customs administration, Customs administration core functions, customs clearance procedure, customs control, customs governance framework, customs manager, customs modernization, Customs procedures, customs reform program, Exports, francophone, FSSACs customs, IMF customs TA expert, Imports, modernization, modernization program, reform, reform program, reform strategy, revenue, Sub-Saharan Africa, TA expert, Tariffs, West Africa, WP