Nepal: SASEC Customs Reform and Modernization for Trade Facilitation Program
The program will support the simplification, harmonization, and modernization of Nepal's trade processes to meet international standards. This will contribute to Nepal's national goals of promoting and diversifying exports, and help the country fulfill its commitments to the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and related international standards on customs.
PROJECT DETAILS | ||
Commitment Date Funding Type Country Sector Status Total Cost |
10 Sep 2017 Loan Nepal Trade Facilitation Closed $21 million |
KEY OUTPUTS |
Improve national policy and legal framework for trade facilitation Improve Customs procedures Strengthen Nepal Department of Customs' operational structure Enhance Nepal Department of Customs' capacity |
FINANCING |
$21 million (Asian Development Fund) |