Transcript ASYCUDA introduction Functional overview Technical overview Project implementation ASYCUDA PROGRAMME PRESENTATION UNCTAD ASYCUDA – SYDONIA – SIDUNEA* ASYCUDAWorld, or version 4, uses cutting edge Internet and wireless technologies. First ASYCUDAWorld.

ASYCUDA introduction
Functional overview
Technical overview
Project implementation
ASYCUDA
PROGRAMME PRESENTATION
UNCTAD
ASYCUDA – SYDONIA – SIDUNEA*
2004
ASYCUDAWorld, or version 4, uses cutting edge
Internet and wireless technologies.
First ASYCUDAWorld implementation projects starting
1994 Launching of ASYCUDA++, or version 3
ASYCUDA wide area networks are in use worldwide
Four E.U. countries use ASYCUDA++
1984 Launching of ASYCUDA version 2
ASYCUDA PCs + LANs will be installed in many countries
1981 The ASYCUDA Programme was born in UNCTAD
ASYCUDA version 1 will be implemented in 3 countries
* Automated System for Customs Data
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ASYCUDA WORLDWIDE
Countries
84
Import*
CIF (b $)
242
ASYCUDA
Trained
Computers Users
21,900
31,700
Export*
FOB (b $)
230
Customs
sites
ASYCUDA
C. sites
1,936
1,345
ASYCUDA
Declarations (yearly)
15,131,000
* Source: UNCTAD Handbook of Statistics 2003
Languages
19
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ASYCUDA OBJECTIVES
 Fiscal & Statistic
Accurate calculation of duties & taxes [Integrated Tariff, Value,…]
Monitoring of payments [Deferred, cash, …]
Timely and accurate statistics [Trade balances, …]
 Enforcement & Security
Control of cargo [manifest-declaration crosscheck, warehouse,…]
Risk management [risk-assessment, selectivity, shipment targeting…]
Container security initiative [risk prevention]
 Trade Efficiency
EDI, Direct Trader Input
Norms and standards [KYOTO, HS Tariff, ISO, WCO, UN/EDIFACT …]
Uniform application of Customs law
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ASYCUDA TANGIBLE RESULTS
 Fiscal & Statistic
Fiji, Gabon, Iran, Romania, Venezuela, Yemen …
 Enforcement & Security
Bolivia
From
to:
100% physical inspection
22% physical inspection
24% documentary check
54% direct release
(Customs Act No 1990, July 1999)
 Trade Efficiency
Venezuela: Import procedure reduced from 37 steps to 7 steps
Albania, Jordan: DTI requested by the Traders
El Salvador: ISO 9000
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CUSTOMS MODERNIZATION
MULTI-COMPONENTS PROJECTS
To reform and modernize the Customs Administrations, aligning
the legal framework, their organization and procedures to
international standards and best practice, and ensuring their
expected role in a modern market economy*
IT
Components
ASYCUDA
provides the core software and related expertise to
To modernize
the Customs
information
technology
infrastructure
create
an efficient
and effective
environment
for the
and
build e-government
for information
and interaction
management
of Customsfacilities
operations.
Its proven Customs
with the trade
community,
including
electronic
filing of
software
and experience
are
guarantees
of successful
declarations*
implementation.
*Source
World Bank – various project documents
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ASYCUDA introduction
Functional overview
Technical overview
Project implementation
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PROGRAMME PRESENTATION
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ASYCUDA DEVELOPMENT
Openness
Communicate with
CUSTOMS
EXPERTISE
other
IT systems;
& EXPERIENCE
Evolve with the modernization of IT hardware
and techniques;
Evolve according to
users countries
requirements;
Evolve according to
developments done by
users countries;
Independent from
Hardware suppliers.
Flexibility
ASYCUDA
Be usable by
Customs with
variable sizes and
different types of
organization;
Cover the specifics
requirements of User
countries (recommended practice,
good governance).
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ASYCUDA FEATURES
Unique and complete, the same system:
 Is operational in 84 countries implementing 84
different national regulations;
 Allows Customs Administrations to handle
automatically the whole Clearance Process;
 Provides adequate functionality for all steps in the
Customs Clearance Process (Modular design);
 Includes powerful management of taxation and
Customs declarations versions.
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CUSTOMS CLEARANCE PROCESS
Arrival of goods
(e.g. from transit)
Goods are placed
under Customs control
Temporary storage of
goods
Processing of goods
Goods are declared
Goods are controlled
Duties are paid
Release of goods
Output:
Statistics & Audit
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ASYCUDA – FULL CLEARANCE PROCESS
TRANSIT
MANIFEST
TRANSIT SHED
Carrier
Electronic
Manifest
CUSCAR
Trader: DTI,
EDI, CUSDEC
TEMPORARY &
ECONOMIC PROCEDURES
DECLARATION
PROCESSING
PAYMENTS &
ACCOUNTING
RISK MANAGEMENT
Banks, Treasury
Electronic
payments,
Credit
TRANSIT SHED
Trade balance
Data mining
STATISTICS & AUDIT
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CUSTOMS HEADQUARTERS
 Tariff and control tables management
 National configuration
 Office configuration
 Risk management
 User profiles
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PROTOTYPE BUILDING
Forms & documents
Law & regulation
+
Customs tariff
& taxation
Files & Codes
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ASYCUDA STANDARDS COMPLIANCE
 Harmonized System Tariff (WCO)
 Revised Kyoto Convention (WCO)
 Data Standardization (WCO/CDM, TDED)
 Normalized Codifications (ISO)
 UN/EDIFACT standards
 Regional norms (EU, ECOWAS, COMESA)
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PRACTICAL CASES
 Case #1 – Import Transaction - Trade
Efficiency – Streamlined Procedure
 Case #2 – Import Transaction –
Efficient Customs Control
 Case #3 – Monitoring of Transit
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B2B INTERNATIONAL TRADE TRANSACTION
Export
declaration
Import
declaration
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GREEN LANE DECLARATION PROCESS
Import
declaration
The declaration processing is thee-SAD
core of the
Customs Clearance. The system performs the
Assessment
Request
following background
processes
for validation
[This list is not exhaustive]:
 Manifest
Risk Management
 Tariff and other control files
 Previous documents
Deferred / Credit /
 Risk assessment e-payment
 Taxation
Release note
 Control of Payment
…
Merchandise
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PRACTICAL CASE #1
Import transaction / Trade efficiency
Streamlined procedure
–
–
–
–
Preparation and validation of an e-declaration
Customs controls performed
5-minute clearance
Paperless
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Customs
Declarations
RISK MANAGEMENT
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SELECTIVITY
ENGINE
Direct Release
Post clearance control
Documentary check
Manifest &
Waybills
RISK POLICY
Manifest
screening
Goods examination
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Query status
Feedback analysis
Inspection
Act
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RISK MANAGEMENT
 Selectivity criteria identify the transactions that
have to be controlled e.g.:
Fiscal risk: High duty rate goods => loss of revenue
Health/security risk => Prohibited or controlled goods
 Random selection completes the criteria
 Selectivity parameters allow to apply the
selectivity policy (rates of control) according to
available resources e.g.:
Why select 200 declarations if only 50 can be
controlled by the available Customs staff?
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PRACTICAL CASE #2
Import transaction
Efficient Customs control
– Validation of an e-declaration
– Pertinent Customs controls performed
– Transparency (assistance to user)
Storage of results – data mining
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ASYCUDA introduction
Functional overview
Technical overview
Project implementation
ASYCUDA
PROGRAMME PRESENTATION
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COMPUTER SECURITY
 Confidentiality
Ensuring that information is not accessed by unauthorized
persons
 Integrity
Ensuring that information is not altered by unauthorized
persons in a way that is not detectable by authorized
users
 Authentication
Ensuring that users are the persons they claim to be
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TECHNICAL SECURITY
 Java security model
Resources protection, no foreign intrusion
Asymmetric Cryptography (multiple providers)
 Secure communication protocols
SSL, RMI extended, End to end security
 X509 e-Certificates
Public Key Infrastructure (multiple providers)
e-Signature
e-Document data integrity (no possible forgery)
 Biometrics
User authentication
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FUNCTIONAL SECURITY
 Document Processing Path
Status
Operations
 Document ownership – Protected access
 Operation authorized for {business units}
 User profile belongs to {business units}
 Full audit – Document historical detail
 Full operation tracking
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ASYCUDAWorld n-TIER MODEL
XML
SQL
vieW
View
Relational
Databases
Document Object Model
Business Rules
Connector
Data
Rule
User Friendly
MM Interface
Facet
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ASYCUDAWorld - MATURITY
 Technology
Scalability {Adequate system architecture}
Centralized vs Decentralized
Evolution {Focus on user demand}
Technology, Internet standards
System deployment, maintenance, development
Infrastructure and Budgets
 Flexibility
Open environment
Model e-Documents {customizable}
Third party providers {cryptography, tools, …}
Large e-Document set i.e. emerging e-Gov. applications
Customs software toolbox and framework
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 ASYCUDA introduction
 Functional overview
 Technical overview
 Project implementation
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PROGRAMME PRESENTATION
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GEOGRAPHICAL IMPLEMENTATION
Customs Administrations,
International Organizations,
Intelligence Databases,
Intelligence Systems…
Customs
Office
Abroad
Transit
Intelligence
Border
Post
HQ
Estonia
 Fully centralised system
Regional
Customs
House
Border
Post
Customs
Office
Abroad
Transit
Inland
Clearance
Office
 840 computers
 57 sites (HQ+5 RCD+51LCO)
Border
Post
Romania
 Decentralised system
Border
2,200 computers
Post
 137 sites (HQ+12 RCD+124 LCO)
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ASYCUDA IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY
 Protection of previous investments
Co-existence/operation of ASYCUDA World and ASYCUDA++
Full compatibility with existing ASYCUDA peripheral systems
Implementation according to country’s technical/financial resources
 Countries’ ownership
Transfer of technical know-how to National Project Teams at early stage
Source code provided to Customs Administrations
Facility to develop national extensions from existing ASYCUDA modules
 Full advantage of new technologies
Non-disruption of operational Integrated Customs IT Systems
Low-cost deployment and maintenance
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PROJECT PHASES
 Phase 0 (preparatory / pre-implementation)
 Phase 1 (pilot)
 Phase 2 (roll-out)
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PROJECT PHASES

Pre-implementation activities
Feasibility Study / Project Document
 Phase 1 (pilot)
 Phase 2 (roll-out)
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PROJECT PHASES
 Phase 0 (preparatory / pre-implementation)
- Pilot

o
o
o
o
o
Training of the National Project Team (Foundation)
- Technical, Functional, Train-the-Trainers
- Evaluation / Certification
Awareness activities
Prototype building
-
Integration of national legislation/procedures/codification
Configuration according to organisational structure, telecom
Definition of specific country reports
Training of end-users and advanced training of NPT
Prototype testing
- HQ + Regional + Local (inland + border)
Review / Pilot acceptance
- Pilot test methodology & scenarios
 Phase 2 (roll-out)
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PROJECT PHASES
 Phase 0 (preparatory / pre-implementation)
 Phase 1 (pilot)

- Rollout
Technical assistance to the National Project Team
Final review / Acceptance
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CUSTOMS IT SYSTEM - COMPONENTS
Operating
System
ASYCUDA
Additional
Software
Internet, Office etc
Integration
Training
RDBMS
IT Hardware
Telecom
Hw & Sw
Servers, PCs,
Printers, UPS etc
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POST-IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT
o
In the framework of a project / MOU
-
ASYCUDA new releases
Updates of technical & functional doc and training materials
Remote technical assistance
Error solving

ASYCUDA website
- Discussion forum
- Error reporting/Change requests escalation mechanisms
o
Technical services on cost recovery basis
o
Regional technical support centres
- Specific technical assistance
- Change requests
- Africa - Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
- COMESA Secretariat – Lusaka, Zambia
- Americas & Caribbean – Caracas, Venezuela
- Asia & Pacific - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Pacific – Suva, Fiji
- Central & Eastern Europe - Geneva
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MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE
o
UNCTAD / ASYCUDA
- Central Team
- Programme Co-ordinator
- Regional Co-ordinators
- Functional and Technical Teams
- Field / Technical Assistance Teams
o
Projects
-
Steering Committee
National Project Director
National Project Manager
National Project Team
- Users Team (functional)
- Technical Team
- Training Team
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PROJECT DOCUMENTATION
o
Pre-implementation / Preparatory Phase
o
Agreement / Project Plan
o
Reporting
o
Reviews
- Feasibility Study
- Preparatory Phase Doc
- Project Document
- Description of Services/Operation
- Monthly Reports
- Quarterly Reports
- Final Report
- Phase Reviews
- Final Review
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