This workshop supported the customs administration in developing and improving their risk management system through the application of innovative methods, tools and information systems used to classify and profile customs’ risks.

Based on their discussions and an assessment of the existing system, areas were identified for improvement and recommendations were developed, in order to further modernise the risk management and green channel systems. 

It is worth noting that the green channel system allows for simplification of customs control, which enables customs’ authorities to improve the flow of passengers and goods and to deal efficiently with increasing trade volumes, without reducing the effectiveness of controls and without a corresponding increase in the number of customs staff. 

The expert team from the National Customs Board of the State Revenue Service of Latvia paid special attention to the innovative principles and methods of risk management, which could be adapted to Uzbekistan.

This workshop continues a series of activities in each country of Central Asia on the topic. It is conducted in the framework of the Component 3, “Facilitation of Trade”, aimed at supporting the regional economic integration process 

A similar workshop was implemented for Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.

About BOMCA

The Border Management Programme in Central Asia (BOMCA), funded by the European Union (EU), aims to enhance security, stability and sustainable growth in the region, while supporting cross-border cooperation and improving living conditions for people in the border areas of Central Asia. Since its implementation in 2003, BOMCA has played a leading role in strengthening cooperation between border control authorities through the application of the concept of integrated border management, as well as in bringing border control in line with international and EU standards.

BOMCA’s tenth phase, launched in April 2021, covers four areas: institutional development of border management agencies, improvement of detection capacities, trade facilitation, and improvement of cross-border cooperation. With a budget of EUR 21.65 million and an implementation period of 4.5 years, BOMCA 10 is the largest regional initiative in the field. It is implemented by a consortium of border management institutions of selected EU member states and the International Centre for Migration Policy Development led by the State Border Guard for the Republic of Latvia.