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FTAA.sme/inf/118
October 27, 2003

Original: English
 

FTAA – CONSULTATIVE GROUP ON SMALLER ECONOMIES

BAHAMAS

PROJECT PROFILES RELATED TO CUSTOMS AND STATISTICS


1. PROJECT TITLE: The strengthening and modernization of the Customs Department and The Department of Statistics, with regard to trade data.
The automation of Ports of Entry to facilitate trade and the collection of data.



2. OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT:

(i) To build skills and technical capacity;
(ii) To provide timely trade and tariff data;
(iii) To modernize and computerize the Ports of entry in the Family Islands.
 

3. COMPONENTS:

Specific Technical assistance including engaging the services of an expert;
Training courses, seminars and workshop on trade rules and compliance with the FTAA and CARNET ;
Financial resources


4. EXPECTED RESULTS:

(i) Upgrading of customs facilities and the provision of timely and accurate trade data;
(ii) Greater understanding of the FTAA rules.
(iii) Strengthening capacity to adjust to the new trading environemnt.

5. COMMENTS:

 
 
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