4th WCO GLOBAL AEO CONFERENCE
Date: 14th - 16th March 2018 Serena Hotel
Kampala
Kampala Uganda
Recognized
as the largest WCO capacity building event, the WCO AEO Global Conference
boasts the largest number of workshops held during an event, covering a variety
of topics related to the security and facilitation of the global trade supply
chain. The conference is organized by the WCO once every two years in
partnership with a host Customs administration and provides a key platform for
all players who have an interest in international trade.
It
is interesting to note that when the first conference was held in 2012, there
were 45 AEO programmes in the world, and this number had increased to 77 in
2017, with many more under development. The number of MRAs concluded in 2012
was 17, and this number had risen to 49 in 2017. In 2012, 30 MRAs were under
negotiation, and this number had increased to 46 in 2017, of which are
multilateral negotiations. Between 2012 and 2017, the percentage increase in
the number of concluded MRAs is 188%, while the number of AEO programmes has
increased by 71% and the number of signed MRAs by 23%.
The
4 Global AEO Conference provides unique opportunity for all those interested to
examine challenges of today and opportunities ahead of AEO on national,
regional and global level.
The
Global AEO Conference, aimed at Customs administrations, the business
community, government and multilateral policymakers, and legal and academic
representatives, focuses on the successes and challenges of Customs and the
private sector in implementing AEO programmes. The event is expected to enhance
cooperation, while building capacity, in order to foster a global
public-private dialogue.
The
Global AEO Conference will be hosted by the Uganda Revenue Authority in
Kampala, Uganda from 14 to 16 March 2018, with the theme “Promoting Mutual
Recognition of AEOs to Strengthen and Secure Global Trade.” This will be the
4th WCO region to host the event since its inception with the support from the
Korea Customs Service. Link to Agenda: https://www.eiseverywhere.com/ehome/aeo2018/611772/
This
conference will showcase AEO programmes and MRAs that have been successfully
implemented. It will also focus on how MRAs can further secure global trade,
while continuing to address the opportunities and challenges surrounding
AEO/MRA issues. Delegates who attend the conference will have an opportunity
to:
·
participate
in a large number of workshops, addressing a variety of international trade
issues from different perspectives;
·
discuss
global supply chain security and facilitation, including how AEOs can enhance
compliance and improve revenue collection;
·
watch
interesting live demonstrations, focusing on operational practices directly
related to international trade;
·
contribute
to the future development of the SAFE Framework, ensuring that it remains an
up-to-date and relevant’ document;
·
witness
the possible signing of a few more MRAs between African partners, encouraging
other countries around the world to follow the same route.
The
WCO would like to invite you to join us in Uganda at the 4th Global AEO
Conference, where participants will have the opportunity to experience African
hospitality, and take in the splendour of the country, known as the ‘Pearl of
Africa,’ as well as the allure of the African continent and its world-renowned
wildlife. Everyone is welcome at this upcoming global event.
Why
attend:
LEARN about
successful implementation of AEO and MRA across the world and to look ahead to
future developments in conditions of challenging and competitive global trading
system.
Hear
from leading experts on relevant WCO tools and instruments and new
opportunities for enchasing cross-border cooperation in this area.
UNDERSTAND the
current international trade challenges, in the context of increased security
requirements and discuss how law enforcement instruments and tools could be
efficiently implemented in a manner that does not undermine the ongoing trade
facilitation efforts.
Extensive
Conference program will facilitate discussions on inter-agency collaboration
and recognition of the validated traders for expediting border-crossing
procedures applicable by different border enforcement agencies.
NETWORK with
an outstanding array of international experts from Government, Customs,
Business community, high level academics and practitioners who will share their
expertise and promote good practises on AEO and MRA.
Participants
are invited to exchange their view on challenges of today and opportunities
ahead of AEO on national, regional and global level as well as to contribute to
further consolidation of joint efforts.
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