The WCO COVID-19 Project

Submitted by Administrator on Thu, 28/10/2021 - 20:39

The WCO COVID-19 Project, funded by the Government of Japan, aims to improve the capacity of Customs administrations to tackle the challenges stemming from COVID-19, other infectious diseases and natural disasters. Considering the unique geographic and socio-economic features of Pacific islands, the “WCO online sub-regional workshop to assist Pacific Islands in improving their capacity in the clearance and regularization of relief goods in case of natural disasters and other disruptive events” was organized in cooperation with the Oceania Customs Organization Secretariat (OCO) from 19 to 21 and on 26 October 2021. Mr Sau Niulala ( DCEO - Border ) & Mr Michael Cokanasiga ( DCEO - Commerical ) from Tonga Customs Services.