International Customs Day is observed on January 26 every year to celebrate the role of customs officials and agencies in ensuring effective and secure international trade. The day was initiated by world customs organization in 1983.
World Customs Organization
The World Customs Organization (WCO) is an intergovernmental organization that aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the customs administrations worldwide. WCO was established in 1952 as the Customs Co-operation Council (CCC) and adopted its current name in 1994. The WCO represents 185 customs administrations that collectively process approximately 98% of the world trade.
Theme
2023 - "Nurturing the next generation: promoting a culture of knowledge-sharing and professional pride in customs"
2022 - "Scaling up Customs Digital Transformation by Embracing a Data Culture and Building a Data Ecosystem"
2022 - "Customs bolstering Recovery, Renewal and Resilience for a sustainable supply chain."
2019 - "SMART borders for seamless Trade, Travel and Transport"
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