Capacity Building Program on Cross-border Paperless Trade and Digital Trade Facilitation for BIMSTEC

The capacity building program for cross-border paperless trade and digital trade facilitation for BIMSTEC will be co-organized by ADB, ESCAP and BIMSTEC Secretariat.

The event aims to share knowledge and experience on:

i. Paperless and digital trade facilitation measures, such as automated customs systems, electronic single window systems, electronic exchange of clearances and certificates, legal and regulatory measures for electronic transactions, etc.;

ii. Compliance and implementation of provisions in trade facilitation agreements relating to digitalization;

iii. Promoting inclusivity, particularly as it relates to SMEs and women traders;

iv. Digitalization of customs and border-crossing points processes;

v. Adoption of automated risk management systems;

vi. Communicational and advocacy strategies in promoting digital trade; and

vii. Capacity building for customs and border-crossing points officers and staff.