SAARC-ADB Fourth Special Meeting on Regional Economic Integration Study (Phase-II)
The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) hosted the Fourth Special Meeting on Regional Economic Integration Study (Phase-II) on 24–25 June 2019 in Kathmandu, Nepal. Officials and representatives from the SAARC Secretariat, member states, and ADB attended the meeting.
ADB Annual Report 2018
ADB supports cross-border infrastructure to help foster regional cooperation and integration in South Asia. In 2018, ADB committed $150 million to upgrade sections of SASEC road corridors in India and Nepal. ADB also approved a technical assistance project to build institutional capacity and improve expertise of trade facilitation officials in SASEC member countries.
ADB-NACIN Workshop on Customs Valuation and Database Systems
Senior Customs officials from SASEC countries attended a 2-day training program on customs valuation and databases at the NACIN training center. The training program discussed emerging issues and challenges in implementing the customs valuation law; shared India's experience on the design and use of database systems for effective administration of customs valuation laws; and explored the use of modern customs tools.
Sri Lanka: National Workshop on Developing a Post-Clearance Audit System
Sri Lanka Customs and the Asian Development Bank organized a two-day workshop to finalize the action plan for the initial implementation of a post-clearance audit system in Sri Lanka.
ADB to Help Maldives Establish A National Single Window
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved the proposed financing for the Maldives: SASEC National Single Window Project worth $11 million. This project will introduce a single electronic platform in Maldives to improve the speed and efficiency of cross-border control procedures by employing the latest technology. This project will improve the trade environment of Maldives, and help expand its trade with partners in the region, including India and Sri Lanka.
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