Virtual Regional Workshop on Authorised Economic Operators Program
Over 40 customs officials participated in the Regional Workshop in Enhancing and Accelerating the Implementation of the Authorized Economic Operators’ (AEO) Program in CAREC in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on 31 October – 01 November 2023. Significant progress among CAREC countries was noted in the implementation of their AEO programs, including paperless trade digitalization, expedited goods clearance and risk management. The two-day workshop discussed the basic principles of the AEO Program, issues and challenges of CAREC countries face in the development and implementation of their AEO Programs, and opportunities to enhance partnership between customs authorities and traders. AEO experts from ADB, World Customs Organization, International Trade Centre, Korea Customs Service, General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China, Indonesia Customs, and Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Moldova, were invited to share their experiences to provide customs authorities better understanding of the benefits of the program benefits, and the validation and authorization process of AEOs.
Key Documents
Presentations
Session 1 – AEO Key Messaging and Benefits | RUS
Session 3 – Indonesia AEO Authorization Program | RUS
Session 3 – PRC Validation Criteria of China Customs’ AEO Program | RUS
Session 4 – AEO Validator’s Guide | RUS
Session 6 – PRC Modern Technology in the AEO program | RUS
Supported under KSTA 9824: Better Customs for Better Client Services in Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Countries, co-funded by the Regional Cooperation and Integration Fund; the PRC Poverty Reduction and Regional Cooperation Fund; United Kingdom Fund for Asia Regional Trade and Connectivity, and Republic of Korea e-Asia and Knowledge Partnership Fund.