Single Window Systems

In the OIC Member States

In addition, the high availability is extended with a fault tolerant and load balancing business

continuity / disaster recovery mirror site.

Data warehouse and business intelligence (BI) are used for reporting and analysis services, and

to monitor the system performance and Key Performance Indicator (KPI). CrimsonLogic Ltd. is

ISO 9001:2008 certified, and is also a certification provider.

2.3.

Practice: Ghana Single Window

The Ghana GCNet SW was launched in 2002 and is operational since 2002. It is a single data

entry point for all

trade regulatory requirements including government permits and

authorisations, and the customs declaration, allows for electronic payment of customs duties,

submission of manifest and delivery orders.

Within more than 10 years of operation, the GCNet Single Window has gradually developed and

extended the coverage of services and procedures and adopted new technology.

2.3.1.

Single Window Evolution in Ghana

The GCNet evolution started in 2002 with the development of Ghana Customs Management

System (GCMS) and TradeNet – Trade SW platform. Since then it has gone through several

development phases:

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2006-2008: the TradeNet platform was upgraded from client server distributed

application structure to the eMDA platform, which is a web based Permits, Exemptions

and License platform and the GICCS portal, which is a web based Declaration and Cargo

manifest platform.

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2010-2012: Upgrading of the GICSS portal with new services.

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Since 2012: Further integration of additional agencies and upgrading the to a SWService

Orientated IT Architecture. The latest integrated service is Electronic Payments;

exchange and processing of data with banks, payment of Customs duties and taxes and

fees for permits & exemptions.

The current Ghana Single Window environment consists of the GCNet Platform, the Ghana

Customs Management system and the Ghana Trading Hub Portal. Recently, the Ghana Revenue

Authority recently launched the PAARS – the pre-arrival assessment report system for

submission of data to customs prior to arrival for customs valuation purpose.

There is only one import permit that is currently not covered as it is rarely used.