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THE ROLE OF ROCB IN STRENGTHENING CAPACITY
BUILDING IN EUROPE.CHALLENGES AND WAYS FORWARD.
VITALI MIKELADZE (ROCB , BAKU)
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The 4th European ROCB/RTCs Meeting
14-16 November 2011, Baku, Azerbaijan
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Regional Office for Capacity Building
ROCB – is a regional Capacity Building initiative, driven by the efforts and needs of the Members of the region
ROCB – is to support regional Members in mobilising resources and developing partnerships to deliver wide range of services, training and technical assistance activities
Status of ROCB - is based on a formal agreement between the WCO and the Government of the host country (subject to discussion at the Council in June 2012)
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Background
ROCBs
Asia-Pacific: Bangkok (Thailand)- 2004 East and South Africa: Nairobi (Kenya)- 2005 Americas: Buenos Aires (Argentina)- 2007 North Africa, Near and Middle East: Abu
Dhabi (UAE)- 2007 West and Central Africa: Abidjan (Cote
d’Ivoire)- 2008 Europe: Baku (Azerbaijan)- October 2011
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Establishment of ROCB in Baku1. Adoption : May 2009, DGs Conference in
Bergen (Norway) 2. MOU between WCO-Government of
Azerbaijan – November 20093. 2010 - RVC calls for Members’ funding
and staffing issues4. January 2011- Think Tank meeting in
Moscow: Regional CB Strategy for Europe and ROCB Concept Paper
5. May 2011- Europe’s Donor conference in Brussels(to shape up a kick-off budget)
6. October 2011 – ROCB opening
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ROCB: Key Roles and Responsibilities
To plan and coordinate Customs CB activities in the region
To identify Members’ CB needs and support in their modernisation
To identify regional needs and insure CB assistance
To coordinate the use and implementation of WCO tools and practices in the region.
To develop staff capable of supporting Members reforms
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ROCB: Key Roles and Responsibilities(2)
To support Customs-to Customs cooperation To promote Customs-to Business
partnership in the region To raise Members awareness of Integrity
programmes To coordinate activities of the Regional
Training Centers To develop and maintain partnership with
key stakeholders To provide solutions to overcome language
constraints
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Benefits for Europe’s Members
Geographical location of ROCB in Baku: Located in the Eastern part of Europe ROCB makes
excellent linkage with WCO Secretariat in Brussels, bridging the whole continent
In the center of the strategically important region, focus for all major donors (UN, EC, WB, ADB, IDB, EEC, EDB, new CU, etc.)
Down to all Columbus programme recipients of the region
Close to all less/least developed countries of Europe (18)
Close to the WCO Regional Training Centers in Europe and to other WCO ROCBs (Asia-Pacific; MENA)
Open for any Member of the region (as a contact point/rep-office)
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Benefits for Europe’s MembersOperational Benefits of ROCB in Baku: Operates on behalf of and facilitates all the
Members of the region Brings WCO Capacity Building assistance
down to Members of the region Makes WCO assistance services and tools
much closer, clear and easy to access and implement by Members
Simplifies Members communication and exchange of information across the region (no language barriers)
Regional database on Customs related projects/donor activities; on Members best practice and academic research material; on regional training courses/events delivered by WCO and other donors etc.
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Benefits for Europe’s Members
Operational Benefits of ROCB in Baku (2):
Communication and Information sharing tool Efficient donor coordination function Expands Members operational capabilities
within the region Venue for regional/international forums
organised by Members Accommodation and other services for
Members’ staff on mission
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Benefits for Europe’s Members
Benefits of recruiting staff locally:
Broad Customs and modernization experience Wide scope of networking contacts across the
region and globally Knowledge of the region and its specificities Knowledge of local languages
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Strategic Goals for Europe region (2011-2014)
Supporting implementation of sustainable standards for safe, secure and fluid trade
Improving coordination and communication mechanism in the region
Fostering RM Strengthening cooperation on enforcement Enhancing collection of taxes and duties Following global trends and developments Supporting Integrity programmes Helping Members to secure funding for their
CB projects
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ROCB in Baku: Current Priorities
1. Office functionality Registration, opening account, accreditation Producing job specifications, launching
recruitment of administrative staff Production of standard rules for ROCB functioning Producing job descriptions for accredited staff
and their training2. Communication and cooperation with
Members Producing regional web-site and logo Keeping producing a regional Scientific Journal Promoting new ROCB to Members of the region Facilitating staff- recruitment process
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ROCB in Baku: Current Priorities (2)
Creating a library of WCO documents/tools Translating documents3.Technical and Management Assistance Conducting Members CB needs survey Drafting (with WCO) a regional Action plan for 2012-
2013 to meet Members needs Enhancing cooperation with RTCs Developing pool of CB experts 4. Developing partnership with donors Examining options to fund ROCB activities Promoting the role of ROCB at International fora5. Supporting implementation of WCO SAFE FOS Facilitating to the delivery of WCO TTA events
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ROCB in Baku
Executive Staff: Director Executive officers - ???Status: WCO Technical Attaches
Local Administrative Staff: 3 (permanent) 2 IT specialists (temporary)
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URGENT MESSAGE TO MEMERS:
STAFFING!!!!!
s.o.s !!!
