The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is to modernize its customs procedures through the upcoming launch of ASYCUDAWorld – a cutting-edge customs management system developed by UNCTAD’s ASYCUDA programme to speed up customs clearance and facilitate international trade.
His Excellency David W. Panuelo, President of the FSM, said “This digital platform allows our Customs and Tax Administration … to simplify and harmonize manifests and customs declarations, along with accounting, transit, and suspense procedures. This should make life easier for citizens, including private sector organizations, as well as enhancing our government’s capacity to fulfill its mandate in a transparent manner.”
A mobilization seminar was held in FSM from 24 – 25 November 2022, to raise awareness among government agencies, traders and other key stakeholders on how the system will work in practice, explaining the new clearance processes as well as the need to improve trade facilitation and customs procedures.
Opening the two-day seminar, FSM Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Kandhi A. Elieisar, said, “Since ASYCUDAWorld has been implemented in many Pacific countries, the system will help to harmonize us with the region and the world.”
UNCTAD ASYCUDA Regional Coordinator, Mr. Jayvee Santos, outlined how UNCTAD aims to provide the latest technology to customs organizations in the Pacific. “The private sector is well advanced in terms of adopting modern technology and tools. The ASYCUDA programme ensures that customs administrations are able to access the latest technology available so that they can carry out their work efficiently,” Mr. Santos added.
The roll-out of the system in FSM is part of the European Union (EU) funded IMPACT (Improving Pacific Islands Customs and Trade) project that will see ASYCUDAWorld implemented in 15 Pacific Island nations.
The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is to modernize its customs procedures through the upcoming launch of ASYCUDAWorld – a cutting-edge customs management system developed by UNCTAD’s ASYCUDA programme to speed up customs clearance and facilitate international trade.
His Excellency David W. Panuelo, President of the FSM, said “This digital platform allows our Customs and Tax Administration … to simplify and harmonize manifests and customs declarations, along with accounting, transit, and suspense procedures. This should make life easier for citizens, including private sector organizations, as well as enhancing our government’s capacity to fulfill its mandate in a transparent manner.”
A mobilization seminar was held in FSM from 24 – 25 November 2022, to raise awareness among government agencies, traders and other key stakeholders on how the system will work in practice, explaining the new clearance processes as well as the need to improve trade facilitation and customs procedures.
Opening the two-day seminar, FSM Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Kandhi A. Elieisar, said, “Since ASYCUDAWorld has been implemented in many Pacific countries, the system will help to harmonize us with the region and the world.”
UNCTAD ASYCUDA Regional Coordinator, Mr. Jayvee Santos, outlined how UNCTAD aims to provide the latest technology to customs organizations in the Pacific. “The private sector is well advanced in terms of adopting modern technology and tools. The ASYCUDA programme ensures that customs administrations are able to access the latest technology available so that they can carry out their work efficiently,” Mr. Santos added.
The roll-out of the system in FSM is part of the European Union (EU) funded IMPACT (Improving Pacific Islands Customs and Trade) project that will see ASYCUDAWorld implemented in 15 Pacific Island nations.
