1. ‘Single Window’ for Trade and Customs Transactions, Ghana’s Experience Dakar, Senegal: 6 th Nov, 2008

2. GCNet GCNet CONSISTS OF TWO COMPLEMENTARY SYSTEMS-- - THE TRADENET - THE GHANA CUSTOMS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (GCMS)

3. A primary objective is to allow for the lodgment and exchange of data and standardized information which fulfills all regulatory requirements with a single administrative document through Customs for all customs regimes. GCNet

4. Objectives / Mission For GCNet  Facilitate Legitimate Trade and Clearance of Goods Through Customs in a Secured Manner  Enhance Mobilization of Trade-Related Revenue for Government  Reduce Malpractices Associated with Import / Export Trade  Reduce Transaction Costs and Delays Trade Operators Encounter in Clearing Consignments through the Ports System Introduced To :

6. Manifest Parties involved: Shipping Agents Consolidators Customs Port Authority Shippers Council Terminal Operators

7. e-FCVR Parties involved: DICs/GCSDMS CEPS

8. e-Permits & e-Exemptions Parties Involved: Declarants Customs Free Zone Board Investment Centre Minerals Commission Standards Board Food & Drugs Board Environmental Protection Agency Ministry of Trade Others

9. Electronic Valuation of Used Vehicles

10. Declarations Parties involved: Declarants Customs Banks Shipping Agents Freight Stations Driver Vehicle & Licensing Agency

11. Transit Tracking The Transit Module in GCMS enhances capturing of Transit Data and Monitoring. It captures Way-Point Data, Seals, Truck Data, etc. and ensures efficient closure of Transit Declarations The Transit Module in GCMS enhances capturing of Transit Data and Monitoring. It captures Way-Point Data, Seals, Truck Data, etc. and ensures efficient closure of Transit Declarations Incorporate Issuance & Registration of Transit Bonds Electronically in GCMS Incorporate Issuance & Registration of Transit Bonds Electronically in GCMS Transit Consignments are tracked Electronically through GCMS and through deployment of Satellite Tracking Units. Transit Consignments are tracked Electronically through GCMS and through deployment of Satellite Tracking Units. Reduction/Elimination of bottlenecks and Revenue Loopholes Reduction/Elimination of bottlenecks and Revenue Loopholes

12. Transit- Satellite Tracking Information Matrix Sub-consignment No Vehicle No Destination Declarant Entry / Exit Point Attached Flag Overdue Report Alerts Static Alerts Geo Fencing – Available but undergoing testing. Functionality

13. Electronic Delivery Order Activities Completed: Following Shipping Agents now live: ISAG Elder Dempster Blue Funnel African Steamship Beacon Shipping PIL Delmas CMA CGM MSC Antrak Scanship Maersk MOL Following Freight Stations now live: TCT GPHA MPS GJT ACS MCT

14. PETROLEUM REVENUE System is being used to capture Petroleum Liftings and Revenue payments by Oil Marketing Companies. This provides effective monitoring and a consolidated report of revenue collection by CEPS

18. How is all this data shared?

19. The current system users: Customs Port Authority Customs Brokers Freight Forwarders Shipping Lines Commercial Banks Freight Terminals Airport Freight Handling operator Ministry of Trade Ministry Of Finance & Economic Planning Revenue Agencies Governing Board Free Zone Board Standards Board Environmental Protection Agency Minerals Commission Food & Drugs Board Ghana Investment Promotion Centre Oil Marketing Companies Central Bank Statistical Service Narcotics Control Board Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority Shippers’ Council

20. Conclusion GCNet has been operational and in continuous development since 2002 Has become a reference in the region Benefits have been substantial in terms of increase in Government revenue and reduction in clearance time

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