Mozambique ratifies the Trade Facilitation Agreement: Mozambique’s instrument of acceptance was submitted to the WTO on 6 January. It is the 13th least developed country (LDC) to do so. The TFA will enter into force once two-thirds of the WTO membership has formally accepted the Agreement. In addition to Mozambique, the following WTO members have also accepted the TFA: … [Read more...] about Mozambique ratifies the Trade Facilitation Agreement
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Ghana ratifies the Trade Facilitation Agreement
Ghana ratifies the Trade Facilitation Agreement: Ghana has ratified the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA), making it the 104th WTO member to do so. Only six more ratifications from members are needed to bring the TFA into force. Ghana’s instrument of acceptance was submitted to the WTO on 4 January. The TFA will enter into force once two-thirds of the WTO membership … [Read more...] about Ghana ratifies the Trade Facilitation Agreement
Gabon, Kyrgyz Republic ratify Trade Facilitation Agreement; 8 more needed for entry into force
Gabon, Kyrgyz Republic ratify Trade Facilitation Agreement; 8 more needed for entry into force: Gabon's WTO ambassador Marianne Odette Bibalou Bounda submitted her country's instrument of acceptance to WTO Director-General Roberto Azevêdo on 5 December. On 6 December the Kyrgyz Republic's WTO ambassador Daniiar Mukashev submitted his country's instrument … [Read more...] about Gabon, Kyrgyz Republic ratify Trade Facilitation Agreement; 8 more needed for entry into force
Chile, Swaziland ratify Trade Facilitation Agreement
Chile, Swaziland ratify Trade Facilitation Agreement: Concluded at the WTO’s 2013 Bali Ministerial Conference, the TFA contains provisions for expediting the movement, release and clearance of goods, including goods in transit. It also sets out measures for effective cooperation between customs and other appropriate authorities on trade facilitation and customs compliance … [Read more...] about Chile, Swaziland ratify Trade Facilitation Agreement
From Barriers to Bridges: African Union Directors General of Customs discuss issues of implementing One-Stop Border Posts for improved Trade Facilitation
From Barriers to Bridges: African Union Directors General of Customs discuss issues of implementing One-Stop Border Posts for improved Trade Facilitation: The 8th meeting of the African Union Sub-Committee of Directors General (AUSCDGs) of Customs came to a close today in Harare under the theme: “From Barriers to Bridges-Implementing One-Stop Border Posts for Improved … [Read more...] about From Barriers to Bridges: African Union Directors General of Customs discuss issues of implementing One-Stop Border Posts for improved Trade Facilitation
