ASYCUDA Overview Pt. 2

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• a summary of the objectives of ASYCUDA
  implementation projects and features of the
  software for the Customs computer system.

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ASYCUDA

• ASYCUDA is a computer program developed by
  UNCTAD as a Customs automatic data processing
  system.
• ASYCUDA was developed in the interests of
  facilitating international trade and so assist
  economic development.
• The reliance of national revenue on the
  collection of duties and taxes, and accurate
  trade statistics, is a strong incentive for the
  introduction of computers to Customs.

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ASYCUDA

• . however, technology is only a part solution to
  trade facilitation issues.
• Many problems experienced by countries are
  partly the result of inefficient or complex
  Customs procedures and documentary requirements.

In implementing ASYCUDA UNCTAD encourages the
adoptionof new procedures and concepts.
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ASYCUDA

• UNCTADs objective is simply that the
• country obtains the maximum possible
• benefit from the implementation of
• ASYCUDA by -
• Meeting the countrys own national objectives
  and
• Achieving trade facilitation through
  standardisation and simplification.

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ASYCUDA
In implementing a major project such as ASYCUDA,
there are many factors critical to success.
Effective computer software is an essential
component, but other contributing factors are of
equal importance
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ASYCUDA
Government Management Support
Project Management And Technical Skills
Facilities and Equipment
ASYCUDA Software
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All components are essential for the complete
success of an ASYCUDA Implementation Project.
ASYCUDA

• Visible support by all levels of the National
  Administration.
• Skills in Project Management, Information
  Technology and modern Customs control methods.
• Suitable infrastructure, including office
  facilities and equipment.
• Effective and flexible Customs software, such as
  ASYCUDA.

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ASYCUDA

• Management support means that a high level
  commitment is needed to see that -
• Adequate human and material resources are
  allocated to support both implementation and long
  term operations under new procedures.
• Any necessary legislative changes are supported
  and promptly introduced, to allow for new
  procedures.

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ASYCUDA

• Changing to new processing methods often means
  that fundamental changes to organisational
  structures are needed.
• Changes mean that new skills are required and
  staff will need training for new levels of
  responsibility.

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ASYCUDA

• The task of the Project Management Team is to
  ensure effective implementation by linking the
  Project Objectives to the Government and Customs
  strategies.

• Skills transfer is an important part of any
  Project -
• Technical expertise in Information Technology
• Modern Customs management techniques and
• Project management skills

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ASYCUDA

• The final design and set up of the system to meet
  national requirements is done by the national
  team, who are usually regular Customs staff.
• The team is also responsible for the procedural
  changes, local training and implementation.
• This is done following training and with the
  advice and guidance of the Project Experts.

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ASYCUDA
Project managementmethodology, quality
controls and documentationstandards are the
responsibility ofProject Management.
Through training and skills transfer the
national team will learn and do much of the work
in the implementation.
System Sustainability is the key objective!
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ASYCUDA

• The introduction of computers means more than
  just hardware purchase and installation.
• Major works are frequently needed at office
  installation sites.
• The provision of communications facilities and
  changes to office layouts (to accommodate new
  processes) are often the cause of project delays
  if not allowed for in the planning process.

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ASYCUDA

• An incidental but very significant benefit of
  process change and the adoption of automatic data
  processing is the improvement in facilities and
  the working environment of the staff.

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ASYCUDA

• A computer system for
• Customs Control
• Duty and tax collection
• Accurate trade statistics
• - by using and producing information and data

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ASYCUDA

• ASYCUDA information or data sources include -
• Laws, regulations and policies, of Customs and
  other agencies
• Commercial sources - industry and trade
• Customs records and intelligence gathering
  operations

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Information or Data

• The system uses or provides information on -
• Restrictions, prohibitions
• National tax regimes
• Concessions, exemptions
• Customs procedures and controls
• Advisory information is made easily accessible
  to staff and traders

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Information or Data

• Commercial data or information is received from
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• Traders (importers and exporters)
• Customs brokers/agents
• Carriers, transport companies
• Port and airport authorities

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Information or Data

• ASYCUDA assists Customs Administrations in
  collecting, analysing and using information from
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• External intelligence sources, such as industry
  information and from the public
• Inspection reporting risk measurement procedures
  and selective examinations
• Database analysis
• Management information systems audit activities

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• ASYCUDA provides data validation and security
• Consistency checking of Customs declarations
• International standard data codes
• Checks using acceptable unit value range
  comparisons
• Full selectivity and profiling options
• Integrity of data storage and transaction details

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• Flexible and reliable tax calculation
  mechanisms
• Easy to set up for any tax situation
• Record full details of duties forgone through
  concessions and relief schemes
• Simple updates and maintenance
• Fully integrated with cashier and accounting

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• ASYCUDA collects and stores complete data for
  national statistics -
• Standard report formats for quick response to
  data extraction requests
• Flexible data downloadable to PC databases for
  sorting and reporting
• SQL query for routine reporting
• Data security

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