ASYCUDA?(Automated System for Customs Data) is an integrated customs management system designed by the?United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). It aims to streamline international trade and transport operations in a modern, automated environment. Here are some key points about ASYCUDA:
- Purpose and Features: ASYCUDA covers most foreign trade procedures, including import, export, and transit-related processes. It helps customs administrations and the trade community comply with international standards. The system modernizes customs operations, improves revenue collection, and enhances trade efficiency. ASYCUDA promotes sustainable development by reducing paper usage through electronic transactions and documents. It also contributes to transparency and helps fight corruption.
- Recent Developments: ASYCUDA World: A flagship software backed by UN Trade and Development, ASYCUDA World introduces cutting-edge capabilities to improve customs management across more than?100 economies. Georgia: The Eastern European nation is simplifying transit customs procedures and joining the European Union Common Transit Convention with technical support from UNCTAD. West Africa: UNCTAD’s ASYCUDA customs automation software has helped boost trade potential and achieve record customs revenue in?2023.
- Publications and Reports: ASYCUDA Report 2022/2023: Accelerating climate-smart trade facilitation. The SIGMAT System: The ASYCUDA Journey in West Africa, facilitating cross-border transit trade. ASYCUDA Compendium 2022: Focusing on digital connectivity for inclusive trade.
