Seychelles

7.4 - Risk management

Articles 7.4.17.4.27.4.37.4.4
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Indicative date of implementation 1 January 2018
Definitive date of implementation 31 December 2021
Assistance required for implementation 1. Funding for the procurement of WCO Cargo Targeting System (CTS) which can be integrated with ASYCUDA World;
2. Technical support from UNCTAD and WCO to work together on the integration of the system once funding is secured;
3. Capacity building to develop a pool of staff to maintain the system once it has been developed.

Tags: Information and communication technologies (ICT), Human resources and training

Donor / Agency

Southern African Development Community, World Customs Organization

Progress reported
17 January 2025 — G/TFA/N/SYC/4  
1. The Seychelles Customs Division, under the aegis of the Seychelles Revenue Commission (SRC), received financial and technical support from SADC for funding and support for the implementation of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) - Cargo Targeting System (CTS). The technical support allowed the resolution of interoperability issues encountered due to manual operation.

2. The Customs Division, in collaboration with the United Nations Organisation on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), is to provide technical support for the enhancement of the ASYCUDA World System for interoperability with UNODC’s border security and maritime surveillance system. A UNODC delegation is expected to visit Seychelles in 1st quarter of 2025 to set up the Port Control Unit. The office space for UNODC is ready, awaiting equipment from UNODC. In addition, Customs officers have obtained theoretical training, and the practical training is scheduled for the 1st quarter of 2025.

3. Technical support to the Seychelles Customs Division for installation of the new version of the CTS free of charge has been provided by WCO and the provision of technical support is ongoing.

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