APEC Air Cargo Security Workshop June 2008 Bangkok Plenary 6: Air Cargo Security: Capacity Building

Overview of issues Benefits in exchanges on different approaches for the securing of air cargo How can APEC member economies provide assistance to fellow member economies?

Capacity building May be in the form of: Personnel Exchange programs Dedicated workshops addressing key issues Training programs (APEC wide or economy specific) Information exchanges Subject matter expert contact register Partnership arrangements between economies Other?

Capacity building Needs to : Be targeted to economies needs Reflect the nature of economies air cargo sector recognising not all will be the same Support mutual acceptance of cargo security measures among economies & globally Enhance common understanding Be delivered in appropriate way & means Result in increased capability & capacity - must add value Be co-ordinated and non duplicati ve Include feedback as to effectiveness

APEC Air Cargo Security Workshop June 2008 Bangkok Plenary 6: Air Cargo Security: Capacity Building