Lessons from a select set of Customs Reform Initiatives

Policy and Operational Lessons Learned from Eight Country Case Studies

Main Characteristics of the Countries Case Study. Economic and Population Characteristics. Fiscal Performance. Overall Reform Context. Regional and Preferential Arrangements. Customs Reform Experiences. Customs Reform Objectives. Sponsorship and Political Backing. Design. Donor Assistance. Components of Customs Reforms. Customs Code. Customs Management. Human Resources. Integrity and Corruption Issues. Information Technology. Valuation Issues. Physical Inspections. Revenue and Trade Facilitat...

Two Decades of World Bank Lending for Customs Reform: Trends in Project, Dsign, Project Implementation,and Lessons Learned

Bank Assistance in Customs-Related Projects. Rationale and Lending Instruments. Scope and Distribution of Bank Assistance. Pre-Project Diagnostic Work and Project Design. Pre-Project Diagnostic Framework. What are Customs Projects Trying to Achieve? An Analysis of Project Objectives. Measuring Performance: The Design of Performance Indicators. Key Features of Project Design. Project Implementation and Outcomes.Project Implementation, Outcomes, and Issues. Factors Affecting Outcomes and Impac...