The third workshop on Corridor Performance Measurement and Monitoring (CPMM) was held to improve the quality of data collection and gather detailed feedback on preliminary findings of the 2009 3rd Quarter CPMM Report.
The workshop focused on approaches to improve data collection and analysis for monitoring transport and trade activities along the six CAREC transport corridors.
The seminar was held to discuss in more detail the technical issues in implementing the Time-Cost-Distance methodology and validate the ppropriateness of selected CAREC corridors.
The meeting discussed customs issues and challenges, as well as recommendations to continue to facilitate cross-border movement of goods in the midst of COVID-19 pandemic
The second CAREC Regional Trade Group meeting reviewed the CAREC Integrated Trade Agenda 2030's implementation since its endorsement in 2018.
The CAREC Customs Cooperation Committee expressed support to Uzbekistan’s State Customs Committee on the development of an Integrated Information Exchange System for the CAREC region.
Participants considered and agreed on a unified work plan for 2019–2021, including areas of potential collaboration with CAREC customs administrations.
Members of both organizations discussed issues including utility of Corridor Performance Measurement and Monitoring or CPMM results as tool for improving border management, development of standards to benefit both customs and freight forwarders, and strengthened customs to business dialogue mechanisms.
Members of the CAREC Federation of Carrier and Forwarders Associations (CFCFA) were updated on the organizations’ progress and achievement including the development of the CFCFA recommended standards.
The forum aimed to provide an opportunity for the private sector to interact with each other and share their practical experience and knowledge in various areas of trade operations.
The workshop aimed to help CAREC customs officials identify specific causes of delays at critical border crossing points and take the necessary actions to remove or mitigate such delays, and thus improve overall performance of CAREC corridors.
The workshop aimed to introduce the salient features of the CAREC Trade Facilitation program to Georgian government officials and stakeholders, and to identify technical cooperation possibilities.
The Pakistan Federal Board of Revenue hosted this year's meeting. Heads and senior customs officials representing Azerbaijan, the People's Republic of China, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Mongolia, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan attended the meeting.
