IDA Grant: US$ 6.81 million equivalent  Project Description: The Additional Financing for Customs Modernization and Trade Facilitation Project will support the government's efforts in establishing a more efficient customs and transit regime. The additional financing will support further rollout of the Automated System for Customs Data (ASYCUDA) and completion of the ongoing construction of the remaining truck parking area at Jalalabad Inland Clearance Depot. It will also continue technical assistance provided to the Afghan Customs Department on operational and procedural issues. Additionally, technical assistance on key trade facilitation activities, including WTO accession, review of transit agreements, and improvement in the freight forwarding industry will be provided to the Ministry of Commerce and Industries (MOCI).  Media Contact Erik Nora (202) 458-4735 enora@worldbank.org  For more project information, please visit: http://projportal.worldbank.org/servlet/main?pagePK=64027811&piPK=97709&theSitePK=213348&menuPK=109012&PSPID=P114572&RELATED_EXP=CR&ContentMDK=64114718 |
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