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A Vision for Cross Border Data Exchange

ObjectivesTo agree upon what is needed to facilitate cross

border data exchnage and how to bring it about

To consider the UN/CEFACT Background Paper

To examine the “what” issues today and focus upon the “how” issues tomorrow afternoon.

The UNCEFACT PaperIs the basic approach correct?

Can cross border data exchange best proceed through the creation of a Cross Border Reference Data Model?

Are WCO Data Model and UneDocs the foundation?

Have the principal issues been addressed, eg: Promotion, Capacity Building and Implementation?

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What are the Key Elements of a Vision?

common international data standards identification & resolution of major legal,

policy, administrative and technical issues ease of data submission and exchange reduced ambiguity and duplication clear enunciation of benefits and

constraints for all stakeholdersStrategy for customisation and proper

maintenance

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Issues for Customs

Essential to be collaborative WCO Data Model is a key strategic

plank for WCO and its members Need to continue to manage the trade

facilitation versus supply chain security & border control tension

Non-binding nature of WCO resolutions Tension between Customs and

Trade/Transport view

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How do WCO DM and UNeDocs How do WCO DM and UNeDocs Compare?Compare?

Shared commitment to alignment Shared commitment to alignment with UNTDEDwith UNTDED

Similar commitment to UMM, CCTSSimilar commitment to UMM, CCTS Similar view toward maintenanceSimilar view toward maintenance Different business context (to some Different business context (to some

degree) degree)

Way Forward

Agree upon the elements of a vision Perform gap-analysis Develop a migration path Include key stakeholders Have clear milestones/deliverables and a

realistic timeline

This is getting into the “how” and that is more the theme of tomorrow afternoon’s session

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