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In a significant move to enhance customs efficiency and streamline trade facilitation, the World Customs Organization (WCO) has deepened its collaboration with the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) under the Accelerate Trade Facilitation Programme—a multi-year initiative funded by the United Kingdom.
From March 10 to 13, 2025, a specialized WCO workshop in Banjul trained GRA officials on implementing the WCO Performance Measurement Mechanism (PMM), a globally recognized framework for assessing customs performance in trade facilitation, revenue collection, and enforcement.
At the workshop’s opening, GRA Commissioner General Yankuba Darboe highlighted the importance of performance tracking for economic development and a competitive business environment. GRA Commissioner of Customs Alhagie K. Mbye emphasized that insights from the training will be integrated into GRA’s five-year strategic plan, aligning with the African Union’s trade facilitation priorities.
Since 2021, the WCO Accelerate Trade Facilitation Programme has supported GRA’s implementation of the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA), fostering coordinated border management, risk management automation, and the Authorized Economic Operator programme.
Arman Zhalitov, WCO Country & Project Lead, praised the GRA’s commitment, stating:
“Our collaboration has established a robust strategic partnership, supporting The Gambia’s customs modernization efforts and boosting cross-border trade efficiency.”
The WCO remains dedicated to assisting The Gambia in achieving its customs reform goals, strengthening international trade competitiveness and inclusive economic growth.
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