Status Quo

Articles requiring support

Art. 1.2 - Map existing IT infrastructure in all core agencies and identify the gaps for linking with the trade portal • Upgrade ICT infrastructure and software, and technical support to maintain and update the ICT platforms • Training of staff operating the system and awareness program for potential users of the trade portal|

Art 5.1 - Review all relevant laws and rules to incorporate provisions for immediate termination of enhanced controls when risk is neutralized • IT infrastructure for establishing and running automated controls system • Training of staff of core agencies for implementing risk-based system and for implementation of enhanced controls • Support to design of the monitoring mechanism • Cross-country experience sharing and its replication in Nepal's context

Art. 9 - Introduce automated tracking of consignments within Customs authorities from end to end • Staff training and capacity building for the usage of the new systems and processes

Art. 10.3 - Conduct periodic review of international standards and lessons learned for implementation • Conduct regular gap analysis, review of the processes, forms and documents required to align with international standards • Revise systems and processes based on the lessons learned • Training and capacity building of staff on international standards requirements and use of new business processes as well as IT enabled systems and processes • Support to review legal provisions on customs law and requisite subsidiary legislation in place for consistent implementation across multiple agencies

Art. 12 - Cross country experience sharing and compliance regime • Training and capacity building

Proposed TFAF action

Expressions of Interest created for Art. 1.2 and 5.1, 9, 10.3 & 12