Trade & Transport Facilitation in South East Europe (TTFSE)

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The Trade and Transport Facilitation in Southeast Europe Project aims to strengthen and modernize the customs administrations and other border control agencies in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, and Romania. In this project FYR Macedonia seeks two development objectives: to reduce non-tariff costs to trade and transport; and to prevent smuggling and corruption at border crossings. There are five project components. The first improves customs procedures, assists streamline operations at three border posts and one inland terminal on a pilot basis; provides customs training in new procedures, and trains for agency awareness and cooperation; and restructures the customs administration. The second component provides technical assistance and advisory services to trade and international transport participants through the European chamber; improves communication between border control agencies and trading community by using a virtual forum; and supplies equipment. The third component improves information system, provides personnel training, and stimulates regional and inter-agency cooperation. The fourth component improves border crossing facilities. The fifth component includes the services to support program implementation.