Samoa
| Articles |
8.1
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8.2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e)
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|---|---|
| Indicative date of implementation | 22 February 2019 |
| Definitive date of implementation | 31 December 2025 |
| Deadline for extension request, if required | 2 September 2025 |
| Extension of time |
Request received
30 August 2019
Original definitive date
29 June 2019
New date requested
31 December 2025
Date approved
31 December 2025
Reason
Samoa wishes to notify that, based on Articles 17 and 19 of the Agreement on Trade Facilitation, Article 8 (Border Agency Cooperation), is requested to be shifted from category B to category C with extended definitive implementation dates as, further to an internal assessment and consultation with the implementing agencies, it was recognised that Article 8 covers areas that will require capacity building and the development of new processes and procedures to enhancethe cooperation of border agencies. It was also recognised that external support will be required
to fully implement this provision.
Committee approval:
Approved
Link to notification
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| Shift | Shift from Cat. B to Cat. C notification. |
| Assistance required for implementation |
Legal/Policy • Review and identify gaps in the existing system of coordination and policies • Review/develop legal basis to enhance coordination and collaboration between border agencies Procedures • Develop Procedures and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to help enhance the cooperation of border agencies Human Resources/Training • Capacity building and training for Border agencies officials on a new coordinated approach |
| Donor / Agency | To be determined |
| Progress reported | To be determined |