1. WORLD MEETING OF CUSTOMS LAW BRUSSELS 2013 4, 5 - 6 September “ Studies on Harmonization of Customs Law and Contributions of the Academy for updating and improving the WCO Instruments ” The Framework of the Guidance, Integrity, and Training in Customs Prof. Dr. Sc. Olena Pavlenko Ukrainian Academy of Customs

2. ModernizationRegionalizationGlobalization Coordination HarmonizationUnificationCertificationStandardization WORLD MEETING OF CUSTOMS LAW BRUSSELS 2013 4, 5 - 6 September “ Studies on Harmonization of Customs Law and Contributions of the Academy for updating and improving the WCO Instruments ” Background

3. WORLD MEETING OF CUSTOMS LAW BRUSSELS 2013 4, 5 - 6 September “ Studies on Harmonization of Customs Law and Contributions of the Academy for updating and improving the WCO Instruments ” WCO’s Capacity Building Strategy: MILESTONES 2003 – The WCO’s Capacity Building Strategy 2005 2005 - the WCO began to create a set of common, internationally recognized professional standards 2006 - the WCO Columbus Programme (over 100 diagnostic missions) 2006 - the WCO PICARD Programme (an initial proposal was drafted ) 2007 - the second PICARD conference (an initial proposal was developed) 2007 – WCO Professional Standards 2007-2008 - several pilot institutions world-wide (inkl. UAC) 2009 - phase two of the WCO and CA Capacity Building (HOW TO IMPLEMENT international standards): The WCO CB Development Compendium; PICARD Certification 2009-2013 – WCO Learning Initiatives (Accreditation of experts, Train- the-trainers, The WCO Regional Training Delivery Standards and Procedures)

4. WORLD MEETING OF CUSTOMS LAW BRUSSELS 2013 4, 5 - 6 September “ Studies on Harmonization of Customs Law and Contributions of the Academy for updating and improving the WCO Instruments ” Global Professional Standards for Customs -80 Universities and Institutions -a 2-step recognition process -3 recognized University educational progammes (BA & MBA) - a number of applications in process - 8 th PICARD conference in St.Petersburg on 18 rd -20 th September 2013

5. UKRAINE Russian Federation – 1955 кm Republic of Belarus – 1084 кm Poland – 542 кm Slovakia– 98 кm Hungary – 135 кm Romania – 608 кm Moldova – 1222 кm Total length of borders is 7,000 thousand km, including Population – 45.9 million people

6. WORLD MEETING OF CUSTOMS LAW BRUSSELS 2013 4, 5 - 6 September “ Studies on Harmonization of Customs Law and Contributions of the Academy for updating and improving the WCO Instruments ” The WCO CB Directorate 3 clusters of activities: - Reform and Modernization Support - Training and Technical Assistance - Regionalization Programmes: - Columbus Programme, - Integrity, - Standards Development, - Experts Accreditation - Management-Development, - Fund Managers, - PICARD Programme, - Learning and Education

7. WORLD MEETING OF CUSTOMS LAW BRUSSELS 2013 4, 5 - 6 September “ Studies on Harmonization of Customs Law and Contributions of the Academy for updating and improving the WCO Instruments ” Professional service culture Results-based organisational model Human Capital Development Learning Continuity Integrity WCO Learning Initiatives The WCO Regional Training Delivery Standards and Procedures

8. WORLD MEETING OF CUSTOMS LAW BRUSSELS 2013 4, 5 - 6 September “ Studies on Harmonization of Customs Law and Contributions of the Academy for updating and improving the WCO Instruments ” Customs educational institutions as a key player in the processes: regional synergies; testing, adaptation and implementation of international professional standards at the national levels; development, legalization and implementation of national educational standards, Curricula, focusing on professional standards; they are able to develop content and performance standards, as well as to create the opportunity to learn standards. It is regarded as the standard itself.

10. WORLD MEETING OF CUSTOMS LAW BRUSSELS 2013 4, 5 - 6 September “ Studies on Harmonization of Customs Law and Contributions of the Academy for updating and improving the WCO Instruments ” Ukrainian Academy of Customs : MILESTONES 2004 III accreditation level acquired2004 III accreditation level acquired 2006 The Academy became a member of the INCU2006 The Academy became a member of the INCU 2007 IV accreditation level acquired2007 IV accreditation level acquired 2008 Academy is a pilot institution of the WCO2008 Academy is a pilot institution of the WCO 2009 Memorandum of Understanding between the WCO and the UAC2009 Memorandum of Understanding between the WCO and the UAC 2010 Memorandum of Understanding between the World Customs Organization and the State Customs Service of Ukraine regarding the Establishment of a WCO RTC in Ukraine2010 Memorandum of Understanding between the World Customs Organization and the State Customs Service of Ukraine regarding the Establishment of a WCO RTC in Ukraine 2010 Official opening of the WCO RTC on the base of the UAC2010 Official opening of the WCO RTC on the base of the UAC

12. WORLD MEETING OF CUSTOMS LAW BRUSSELS 2013 4, 5 - 6 September “ Studies on Harmonization of Customs Law and Contributions of the Academy for updating and improving the WCO Instruments ” Ukrainian Academy of Customs: Implementation of WCO tools and standards PICARD Programme WCO Leadership and Management development Programme WCO E-learning Programme WCO Library / Reference Center WCO Integrity Programme Developing Regional Excellence on Customs CB: Result-based Training and CB activities

13. WORLD MEETING OF CUSTOMS LAW BRUSSELS 2013 4, 5 - 6 September “ Studies on Harmonization of Customs Law and Contributions of the Academy for updating and improving the WCO Instruments ” WCO Integrity Programme - Integrity is fostered from political will - Integrated with reform and modernization - Practical application through on the ground work - Leadership is the drive - Pilots WCO Integrity Development Strategy Revised Arusha Declaration Integrity Developments workshops Pilot projects Global Standards →Local Leadership & Promoting compliance HOW? → The WCO Integrity Development Guide UAC: Implementation (in cooperation with EU Mission EUBAM): Results-based continuous system: reaction of studen → learning→behaviour →results

14. WORLD MEETING OF CUSTOMS LAW BRUSSELS 2013 4, 5 - 6 September “ Studies on Harmonization of Customs Law and Contributions of the Academy for updating and improving the WCO Instruments ” CONCLUSIONS 1.In the era of globalization The Framework of Guidance is the basis for the implementation of professional and educational standards at the regional and national levels. 2.The national educational standards in the field of Customs function as an instrument of modernization of education. 3.It is possible and necessary to carry out actions based on scientific data and on the regional/national contexts. For sustained progress and capacity building it is important to apply a truly multisectoral approach. 4.Changes in the approach to CB will be gradual (a clear plan of long- term sustainable measures and practically achievable short-term and intermediate goals). 5.Trade Facilitation is the most important Results of CB Implementation 6.Awareness and understanding of the Framework among the guidance stakeholders tend to be related to the level of their engagement with it in their day-to-day activities.