Advanced software applications are designed and developed for customs administrations and the trade community to comply with international standards when fulfilling import, export and transit related procedures.

Through its ASYCUDA programme, UNCTAD aims to:

• Modernize customs operations and help to improve revenue collection
• Facilitate trade efficiency and competitiveness by substantially reducing transaction time and costs
• Improve security by streamlining procedures of cargo control, transit of goods and clearance of goods
• Help fight corruption by enhancing the transparency of transactions
• Promote sustainable development by cutting down on the use of paper, through the use of electronic transactions and documents