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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABBREVIATIONS ......................................................................................................... I AIM AND SCOPE...........................................................................................................1 INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................3 CHAPTER I: TRADE FACILITATION......................................................................6 1.1. Definition...............................................................................................................7 1.2. Importance of trade facilitation .............................................................................8 1.3. Implementing Trade Facilitation Measures...........................................................9 1.4. International Cooperation for Trade Facilitation.................................................13 1.5. The Challenges in Facilitating Trade ..................................................................17 1.6. Meeting the Challenges .......................................................................................18 CHAPTER II: THE ROLE OF CUSTOMS IN FACILITATING TRADE ...........22 2.1. Assessing the Efficiency of Customs Administrations.........................................23 2.2. Reforming the Customs Administration...............................................................31 2.2.1. Acceding to the International Conventions....................................................31 2.2.2. Increasing Transparency and Predictability...................................................34 2.2.3. Implementing Modernized Procedures and Formalities, ...............................38 2.2.4. Use of Information and Communication Technology ...................................49 2.2.5. Cooperation among the various domestic and international stakeholders, ....50 2.3. Crucial Factors for Achieving Success in Customs Reform ................................53 CHAPTER III: CUSTOMS PROCEDURES IN THE OIC MEMBER STATES..60 3.1. Current Situation of the Customs Procedures.......................................................61 3.1.1. Clearance Times.............................................................................................61 3.1.2. Fees and Charges ...........................................................................................62 3.1.3. Publication of Information .............................................................................65 3.1.4. Appeals ..........................................................................................................66 3.1.5. Risk Management ..........................................................................................67 3.1.6. Use of ICT and Automation...........................................................................70 3.1.7. Single Window...............................................................................................74 3.1.8. Authorized Economic Operators (AEO)........................................................75 3.1.9. Post Clearance Audit......................................................................................77 3.1.10. Consultations with the Private Sector ..........................................................78 3.1.11. Customs Valuation.......................................................................................79 3.1.12. Other Issues..................................................................................................79 3.2. International Cooperation in the Area of Customs ...............................................80 CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................85 REFERENCES ..............................................................................................................94 APPENDIX TABLES .................................................................................................100