Single Window Systems
In the OIC Member States
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Figure 13: GCNet Conceptual Diagram
Source: Authors’ own construction
Since its inception the user coverage has increased to now include 22 out of 32 agencies for the
licenses and authorisations module – se
Table 6: Public Users of the GCNet Single Window
Public users Total country
Total using the
Single Window
SW% of
Country Total
MDA s and Customs 36 22 62
Transit Insurance Company (SIC) 1 1 100
Commercial Banks n/a 2 n/a
Port Authority 2 2 100
Source: Authors’ compilation from OIC survey
The GCNet e-platform serves as the single entry point for the transactions and communication
between traders and government agencies (eMDA platform), traders and port operators,
logistics and insurance companies (GICCS platform), traders and Ghana Revenue Authority
(GICCS platform), and commercial banks for the registration of payment of customs duties. It
provides the services listed i
The GNSW system is fully integrated with the Ghana Customs Management System (GCMS)
from the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and delivers the front office services for the
submission of the Customs Declaration for all customs regimes, including re-export, re-import,
temporary importation (procedures with economic impact), export, transit, and specific
exemptions from duty and or tax payment.