COORDINATED BORDER MANAGEMENT in Southern Africa. May 16, 2013 WCO IT Conference Godwin Punungwe Director, Trade Facilitation

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1 COORDINATED BORDER MANAGEMENT in Southern Africa May 16, 2013 WCO IT Conference Godwin Punungwe Director, Trade Facilitation

2 Presentation Outline USAID SA Goal, Problems and Solutions Trade Hub Approach to Coordinated Border Management (CBM) CBM Objectives, Program and Process Key Challenges/Constraints at Borders CBM Challenges and Constraints Achievements to date and Results IT can improve coordination in CBM 2

3 Enhancing Economic Growth and Food Security through Trade USAID Southern Africa Trade Hub: Increasing competitiveness, intra-regional trade and food security in Southern Africa 3

4 Problem and Solutions The Problem Trade-Based Growth The Solution: Trade Facilitation Tools One Stop Border Posts Coordinated Border Management Customs Connectivity National Single Windows 4

5 The Trade Hub Approach to CBM Coordination of border agencies at one side of the border (national) Coordination of the border agencies at the other side of the border (national) Coordination of border agencies across the borders (bilateral/international) 5

6 Objectives of CBM Reduce transport/trade costs, transit times in transport corridors by: Increasing the border efficiency Reducing the time and cost of goods cross border. 6

7 What is the CBM Program? Coordination Partnership Facilitation & Cooperation CBM 7

8 The Trade Hub Approach to CBM Workshops JBC Action Plan Implement BOA Consultation 8

9 Border Agencies: Malawi Revenue Service Malawi Bureau of Standards Ministry of Health Department of Fisheries Department of Forestry Agricultural Research Veterinary Immigration Road Traffic Directorate Road Fund Private Sector Petroleum Importers Limited Clearing & Forwarding Agencies Bank 9

10 Key Challenges/Constraints Coordination Working hours Information sharing Facilities (scanners, inspection sheds) Physical examination Temporary Import Permit Process long No Remote Filing 10

11 Challenges/Restraints Continued: Network problem Power outages Driver delays Bond facilities Under-valuations Inadequate basic office Infrastructure 11

12 Time Baselines: Mwanza and Songwe June 2011 Loaded Trucks Mwanza Songwe Imports 7hrs 12 mins 15hrs 29mins Exports 4hrs 45 mins 4hrs 49mins 12

13 Achievements to Date: Mwanza and Songwe Joint Physical Inspection Alignment by most agencies to border operation hours Adherence to risk management profiles Reviewed processes e.g. TIP process now shorter. All CFAs connected to Asycuda for remote filing Network connectivity has greatly been improved Declaration Processing Centre delays have been addressed Security enhancements at the borders 13

14 Crossing Times for Imports 2011, 2012, 2013 Imports June 2011 June 2012 March 2013 % Change to baseline in June 12 % Change to baseline in March 13 Mwanza 7hrs 12mins 10hrs 39mins 5hrs 04mins - 48% 30% Songwe 15hrs 29mins 23hrs 22mins 6hrs 42mins -51% 57% 14

15 Crossing Times for Exports 2011, 2012, 2013 Exports June 2011 June 2012 March 2013 % Change to baseline in June 12 % Change to baseline in March 13 Mwanza 4hrs 45mins 3hrs 24mins 3hrs 49mins 28% 20% Songwe 4hrs 49mins 6hrs 18mins 2hrs 22mins -31% 51% 15

16 CBM Program Locations Malawi Tanzania Dar es Salaam Luanda Songwe (Malawi/Tanzania) Angola Lusaka Malawi Nacala Lilongwe Blantyre Zambia Mozambique Harare Walvis Bay Mwanza (Malawi/Mozambique) Namibia Windhoek Botswana South Africa Bulawayo Gaborone Pretoria Mbabane Maseru Beira Maputo Dar es Salaam Beira Coast to Coast (C2C) (Maputo & Trans- Kalahari Corridors) 16

17 Conclusion Yes, IT can assist in coordination: - All border agencies computerized and sharing information through ICT - ICT could provide support in monitoring and evaluation of border performance - Issue of sustainability: IT through the National Single Window and Customs Connectivity TF tools that the Trade Hub is also promoting - One Stop Border Posts with use of IT to provide critical infrastructure and equipment required for efficient border operations 17

18 Thank You Godwin Punungwe