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

By Gilles Montagnat-Rentier, Gilles Parent

October 30, 2012

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Gilles Montagnat-Rentier, and Gilles Parent. Customs Administration Reform and Modernization in Francophone Sub-Saharan Africa, 1995–2010, (USA: International Monetary Fund, 2012) accessed November 8, 2024
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Summary

This paper outlines reforms that have been achieved in the modernization of the customs administrations of francophone sub-Saharan (African) countries since the mid-1990s. It also highlights the remaining issues in this process. Progress has been made in the automation of operations and procedures, with constant and significant efforts to strengthen revenue collection and improve trade facilitation in a number of countries. However, the pace and scope of modernization remains insufficient, particularly in developing customs control and enforcement capacities, and enhancing operational resources and management. The findings suggest that the authorities’ strong commitment to reform, organizational and management changes, adequate technical assistance and project management, and effective implementation of modern customs standards, are critical to accelerate the modernization of customs in francophone sub-Saharan Africa.  

Subject: Customs administration core functions, Customs procedures, Exports, Imports, International trade, Revenue administration, Tariffs, Taxes

Keywords: 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

Publication Details

  • Pages:

    54

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  • Series:

    Working Paper No. 2012/259

  • Stock No:

    WPIEA2012259

  • ISBN:

    9781475558180

  • ISSN:

    1018-5941

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