02072cas a2200253 a 4500 AALejournalIMF013163 230101c9999 xx r poo 0 0eng d 5.00 USD 9781475558180 1018-5941 BD-DhAAL BD-DhAAL Montagnat-Rentier, Gilles. Customs Administration Reform and Modernization in Francophone Sub-Saharan Africa, 1995-2010 / Gilles Montagnat-Rentier, Gilles Parent. Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2012. 1 online resource (54 pages) IMF Working Papers <strong>Off-Campus Access:</strong> No User ID or Password Required <strong>On-Campus Access:</strong> No User ID or Password Required Electronic access restricted to authorized BRAC University faculty, staff and students This paper outlines reforms that have been achieved in the modernization of the customs administrations of francophone sub-Saharan (African) countries since the mid-1990s. It also highlights the remaining issues in this process. Progress has been made in the automation of operations and procedures, with constant and significant efforts to strengthen revenue collection and improve trade facilitation in a number of countries. However, the pace and scope of modernization remains insufficient, particularly in developing customs control and enforcement capacities, and enhancing operational resources and management. The findings suggest that the authorities' strong commitment to reform, organizational and management changes, adequate technical assistance and project management, and effective implementation of modern customs standards, are critical to accelerate the modernization of customs in francophone sub-Saharan Africa.aa. Mode of access: Internet Parent, Gilles. IMF Working Papers; Working Paper ; No. 2012/259 Full text available on IMF http://elibrary.imf.org/view/journals/001/2012/259/001.2012.issue-259-en.xml IMF e-Library