1. Globally Networked Customs: Progressing Utility Blocks towards cross-border connectivity Ramesh Siva The World Bank May 2015

2. The simple premise.. Your export declaration is My import declaration

3. The reality…. Lack of a Legal Framework Commercial Confidentiality of data “Ownership” of data Export Valuation vs. Import Valuation Lack of trust amongst cross-border agencies Who bears the cost? Technical incompatibilities ◦ IT Systems ◦ Data Standards

4. The challenge…. Determining a clear Business Rationale ◦ Value to Trader ◦ Value to Customs & Border Agencies ◦ Value to Nation & Population If you cannot establish the value proposition - Don’t Start!!

5. WB Products – www.worldbank.org/trade Ramesh Siva rsiva@worldbank.org