Description: Managing Risk in Customs : Lessons from the New Zealand Customs Service

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Managing Risk in Customs : Lessons from the New Zealand Customs Service

The New Zealand Customs Service's risk management system enables it to manage large volumes of cargo crossing borders with limited resources. The system encompasses a culture of problem-solving and accountability for decisions, a standard meth...

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Main Authors:	Foley, Rebecca, Northway, Bruce
Language:	English
Published:	World Bank, Washington, DC 2012
Subjects:	ACCOUNTING ADVERSE EFFECTS BORDER PROTECTION CHECKS COMPETITIVE MARKETS COUNTRY OF ORIGIN CUSTOMS CUSTOMS ACTIVITIES CUSTOMS ADMINISTRATION CUSTOMS ADMINISTRATIONS CUSTOMS CLEARANCE CUSTOMS MODERNIZATION CUSTOMS OFFICERS CUSTOMS OFFICIALS CUSTOMS SERVICE DRIVERS DUTIES ECONOMIC CONDITIONS ECONOMIC COSTS ECONOMIC GROWTH EFFECTIVE USE EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT TRENDS ENVIRONMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL COSTS ENVIRONMENTS FORESTRY INTERNATIONAL FINANCE INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CORPORATION JOB CREATION RISK MANAGEMENT
Online Access:	http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/2010/04/13837547/managing-risk-customs-lessons-new-zealand-customs-service http://hdl.handle.net/10986/10501

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Summary:	The New Zealand Customs Service's risk management system enables it to manage large volumes of cargo crossing borders with limited resources. The system encompasses a culture of problem-solving and accountability for decisions, a standard methodology for identifying and assessing risk, and an intelligence function that applies this methodology. This note highlights the fundamental principles and processes guiding the system, offering lessons for governments reforming their trade logistics functions to meet global standards and security requirements.