Customs Collage Serie 6: Webinar on Strategic Trade Control Enforcement, June 2021 Resource Person: WCO Accredited Expert, R. Tarto Sudarsono* Strategic goods are weapons of mass destruction, conventional weapons, and related items involved in the development, production, and use of such weapons and their delivery systems. Strategic goods pose a security threat or confer a major military advantage to an adversary. Preventing strategic items from being traded outside of regulatory control depends on Customs. Customs plays a vital and crucial role in Strategic Trade Control Enforcement (STCE), to raise awareness of customs officers on this issue, RTC Indonesia will organize a Webinar on STCE on June 2021. <img src="http://klc2.kemenkeu.go.id/image/2021/3/12/1615539078173gqy/ccs6.jpg">

Customs Collage Serie 6: Webinar on Strategic Trade Control Enforcement

Jakarta, 3 – 7 June 2024<img src="http://klc2.kemenkeu.go.id/image/2025/4/30/1745974635804cfp/cma1.jpg"> The Workshop on the Pre-Accreditation of Customs Modernization Advisors specialized in Human Resources Management and Development (HRMD) was held from 3 to 7 June 2024 at the RTC Indonesia Office, Jakarta. The training was hosted by the WCO Directorate for Capacity Building and co-hosted by the Indonesian Customs and Excise Education and Training Center (ICEETC) as WCO Regional Training Centre Asia/Pacific—Indonesia (RTC Indonesia). The workshop is funded by the Customs Cooperation Fund (CCF) Japan and RTC Indonesia. Accreditation Workshops play a vital role in the World Customs Organization (WCO) Human Resource Management and Development (HRMD) Program. They are designed to identify and enhance the skills of potential experts capable of engaging in HRMD activities. Expanding the pool of available HRMD experts enables more WCO member countries to benefit from this program. In response to growing demand and the support provided by the WCO in HRMD in recent years, the WCO Secretariat, with sponsorship from the Japan Customs Cooperation Fund (CCF), is organizing an Accreditation Workshop focused on WCO Customs Modernization Advisors specializing in HRMD for the Asia/Pacific region. The Pre-Accreditation Workshop aims to create a pool of highly competent experts who can organize and deliver capacity-building activities on behalf of the WCO. These experts will assist member countries in enhancing their human capital management in line with international standards and best practices. This workshop is targeted at experienced customs officers from select WCO member administrations in the Asia/Pacific region. Participants should demonstrate strategic skills, a strong understanding of WCO HRM tools, and the ability to collaborate effectively as part of an international team. The workshop was joined by 11 participants, consisting of participants from Asia Pacific countries: Indonesia, China, Japan, Nepal, PNG, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri-Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam. The resource person and trainers for this training were WCO experts:1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ms. Karolyn SALCEDO, People Development Programme Manager – WCO Capacity Building Department2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mr. Dashgin Aliyev, Technical officer – WCO Capacity Building Department&nbsp;3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mr. Hua Tong, WCO-HRM Accredited Expert, China Customs This workshop includes a variety of comprehensive materials in which participants will be assessed on the following skills:1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Presentation: Evaluating competence in presentation and communication skills.2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Role Play: Assessing participants' ability to respond to specific cases or issues in the HRMD field.3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Case Study: Discussing the challenges and problems participants encounter.4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Teamwork: Evaluating participants' ability to collaborate effectively.5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Plenary Discussion: Facilitating the exchange of information and knowledge among participants.6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Facilitation Exercise: Participants will take on roles as advisors and facilitators. This structure ensures a thorough assessment of each participant's skills and abilities related to HRMD.<img src="http://klc2.kemenkeu.go.id/image/2025/4/30/1745974731517ydm/cma2.jpg"> <img src="http://klc2.kemenkeu.go.id/image/2025/4/30/1745974750589uaz/cma3.jpg"> In addition to the regular subjects, RTC Indonesia hosted a special Farewell Dinner event. This event provided an opportunity for participants to network, build relationships, and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere for interaction. Attendees also had the chance to immerse themselves in Indonesian culture by watching a traditional dance performance during the dinner. <img src="http://klc2.kemenkeu.go.id/image/2025/4/30/1745974769176ysx/cma4.jpg"> The workshop concludes with personalized feedback from a WCO expert based on each participant's performance during the five days of training. <img src="http://klc2.kemenkeu.go.id/image/2025/4/30/1745974811776fiv/cma5.jpg"> RTC Indonesia is proud to have successfully organized a training workshop with the support of the WCO and DGCE. We believe that the objectives of the Accreditation Workshop were met effectively. The workshop enhanced the skills of potential experts and expanded the pool of HRMD professionals, allowing more WCO members to benefit from this program. Furthermore, it contributed to the development of a highly competent group of experts capable of organizing and delivering capacity-building activities that align with international standards and best practices. This will significantly aid member countries in improving human capital management within the Asia/Pacific region.Participants expressed their gratitude to the WCO, RTC Indonesia, and DGCE for organizing such a successful training event. <img src="http://klc2.kemenkeu.go.id/image/2025/4/30/1745974830973pyx/cma6.jpg"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Workshop on the Pre-Accreditation of Customs Modernization Advisors specialized in Human Resources Management and Development (HRMD)

Bali, 2 – 6 September 2024<img src="http://klc2.kemenkeu.go.id/image/2025/4/30/1745977889465pnb/sddp1.jpg"> The WCO Synthetic Drugs Detection Project (SDDP) Mail Channel Regional Workshop was held from 2 to 6 September 2024 in the Customs and Excise Controlling Servicing Office Ngurah Rai, Bali. The training was hosted by WCO under the SDDP Mail Channel Project, and co-hosted by the Indonesian Customs and Excise Education and Training Center (ICEETC) as WCO Regional Training Centre Asia/Pacific – Indonesia (RTC Indonesia). The workshop is funded by the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) of the U.S. Department of State and RTC Indonesia. The workshop aims to enhance the participants' ability to identify and detect drug trafficking, particularly involving synthetic drugs in the mail channel. Participants will receive information on the instruments, tools, and standards set by the World Customs Organization (WCO), the Universal Postal Union (UPU), and the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB), as well as best practices for implementing these standards. This workshop is part of the Synthetic Drug Detection Program (SDDP) Mail Channel Initiative, a collaborative project involving the WCO, the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) of the U.S. Department of State, the UPU, and the INCB. The goal of the SDDP program is to combat the trade in synthetic drugs by enhancing detection capabilities and strengthening internal coordination and international cooperation to effectively address the activities of Transnational Organized Crime groups. The program consists of three components: (1) General Aviation (GA); (2) Mail Channel (MC); and (3) Canine Forces (K9). The workshop was joined by 21 participants, consisting of participants from Asia Pacific countries: India, Indonesia, Tonga, Fiji, Mongolia, Solomon Islands, Vietnam, Maldives, Thailand. There were also 9 observers from Indonesia. Aside from the Customs Officers, the participants also originated from the Postal Officers. The resource person and trainers for this training were WCO experts:1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sylvain Raymond, WCO Drugs and Precursors Programme Manager2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Astrid Heiter, Technical Officer, SDDP-MC Manager, WCO3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Glenn Spindel, Retired Customs and Controlled Delivery Expert, United States4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sheila Kamdar, Regional Technical Officer, INCB, India5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Saori Nojima, Intelligence Analyst, RILO, Japan6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Aishath Shirda, UPU Postal Security Manager – Asia Pacific, Maldives7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Thorsten Strauss, Customs Chief Inspector, Germany Along with the in-person trainers, there are also 4 speakers sharing insights in the workshop online:1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Greg Dowse, Australian Border Force2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Esther Janssen, Dutch Police Force3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gilles van't Hof, Belgium Customs4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Brian Nolan, Australian Border Force <img src="http://klc2.kemenkeu.go.id/image/2025/4/30/1745977907978hik/sddp2.jpg"> <img src="http://klc2.kemenkeu.go.id/image/2025/4/30/1745977913946zkm/sddp3.jpg"> <img src="http://klc2.kemenkeu.go.id/image/2025/4/30/1745977945201psz/sddp4.jpg"> This workshop covers comprehensive materials including the Global synthetic drugs threat and the Synthetic Drugs Detection Project; Synthetic drugs detection and safe handling training and practical guidance; Risk analysis in the mail channel; Drug controls in the mail channel; Tools and Instruments; and Cooperation between Customs and Post.In addition to the regular subjects, several additional programs were organized. One such event was a welcome dinner hosted by RTC Indonesia, which provided an opportunity for participants to network, build rapport, and create a relaxed, informal environment for interaction. Participants also had the chance to experience the richness of Indonesian culture by watching a traditional dance performance during the dinner. <img src="http://klc2.kemenkeu.go.id/image/2025/4/30/1745977965750xqj/sddp5.jpg"> Moreover, there was a field trip to the Postal Office in Denpasar. During this visit, participants observed the daily tasks performed by customs officers who monitor the circulation of synthetic drugs entering the facility. This field observation concluded with a presentation from the K-9 unit of DGCE Bali. <img src="http://klc2.kemenkeu.go.id/image/2025/4/30/1745977998494rlb/sddp6.jpg"> <img src="http://klc2.kemenkeu.go.id/image/2025/4/30/1745978010730dsv/sddp7.jpg"> RTC Indonesia is proud to have successfully organized the training workshop with the support of the WCO and DGCE. We believe that this workshop will effectively enhance participants' abilities to identify and detect synthetic drug trafficking, particularly through the mail channel. By providing valuable information on tools, standards, and best practices from the WCO, UPU, and INCB, the workshop will significantly strengthen participants’ skills and improve coordination in combating transnational organized crime. Furthermore, this collaborative initiative aims to enhance detection capabilities and promote international cooperation. Participants expressed their gratitude to the WCO, RTC Indonesia, and DGCE for organizing such a successful training event. <img src="http://klc2.kemenkeu.go.id/image/2025/4/30/1745978039921vbz/sddp8.jpg">&nbsp;&nbsp;

WCO Synthetic Drugs Detection Project (SDDP) Mail Channel Regional Workshop

<img src="http://klc2.kemenkeu.go.id/image/2023/4/17/1681706912253eka/tlca1.png"> Basic Technical Training for Timor-Leste Customs Authority was held from 2 to 13 August 2022 in Jakarta, by the Indonesian Customs and Excise Education and Training Center (CEDT) as WCO Regional Training Centre Asia/Pacific. The training is fully funded by Indonesian Agency for International Development (Indonesian AID).&nbsp;The two-weeks training was joined by 20 TLCA employees, consisting of 8 female participants and 12 male participants. The purpose of this training was to establish a Timor-Leste Customs Authority (TLCA) employee who has knowledge, skills, and professionalism in carrying out the duties of Technical Officers in the field of Customs.After finishing the training, participants are expected to be able to:1.	Explain customs procedures in the field of import and export2.	Carry out the identification and classification of imported and exported goods based on Harmonized System3.	Carry out the determination of customs value based on Article VII GATT4.	Explain the rules of origin (RoO)5.	Explain the governance of international tradeAside from the regular subjects, there were several additional programs such as field trips to several Customs Office in Jakarta, such as the Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DGCE) Headquarters and Tanjung Priok Customs Office. Furthermore, participants were invited to join socio-cultural activities on weekends to visit tourist locations in Jakarta.&nbsp;The resource person and trainers for this training were RTC Indonesia’s trainers, DGCE experts, and experts from the Australian Border Forces (ABF). By utilizing a variety of trainers, RTC Indonesia hopes that the participants in this training could get a broader picture related to customs and excise matters from both Indonesia and Australia, especially related to Import and Export Procedures. Participants also gained hands-on experience in the field from experts at the DGCE Headquarters and Tanjung Priok Customs Office.RTC Indonesia is proud that the training was able to be organized properly and smoothly. Based on the evaluations given by the participants, the implementation of the training received a very good perception index. In general, the evaluation result of participant learning experienced an increase in competency scores with an average increase of 22 points.There were some obstacles and challenges faced in this training, namely:1.	Participants experience difficulties in using Indonesian as the official language used during the training.2.	Timor Leste has not yet implemented many international customs agreements. Hence, the participants will have to work hard to learn lots of new things;3.	Subjects tend to be general/broad because of the many subjects that must be conveyed to participants.To respond to the input and evaluation of participants, there are follow-up actions that can be taken regarding the implementation of this training as follows:1.	To design more specific training programs to enable participants to focus more on customs regulations.2.	To break down general/broad subject matter into several programs. Combining the training with e-learning as the introductory subject is also preferred.3.	Paid more attention to the language used during training, especially the use of terminology/special terms in customs.&nbsp;Overall, the training enabled participants to learn from the best practices on the technical aspects of customs and excise. The participants expressed their gratitude to the WCO RTC Asia/Pacific (Indonesian RTC), the Indonesian Customs Administration (DGCE), and ABF for their invaluable experience and knowledge. <img src="http://klc2.kemenkeu.go.id/image/2023/4/17/1681706933408ipn/tlca2.png">

Basic Technical Training for Timor-Leste Customs Authority

<img src="http://klc2.kemenkeu.go.id/image/2023/4/17/1681709456587vki/wpa1.jpg"> Workshop on Passenger Assessment for Asia Pacific Customs Administration was held from 2 to 8 October 2022 in Royal Tulip Springhill Resort Jimbaran, Bali, by the Indonesian Customs and Excise Education and Training Center (CEDT) as WCO Regional Training Centre Asia/Pacific. The training is fully funded by Indonesian Agency for International Development (Indonesian AID).&nbsp;The training was joined by 30 participants, consisting of 15 Asia Pacific participants from Bangladesh, Cambodia, Fiji, Laos, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, and Timor Leste; and 15 participants from the Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DGCE). The purpose of this training was to provide customs administration employees in the Asia/Pacific Region with skills in carrying out passenger assessments and analyzing passenger risk levels appropriately based on behaviour patterns, body language, micro-expressions, and passenger travel documents.After finishing the training, participants are expected to be able to:1.	Explain the international passenger control regulations2.	Explain the techniques in passenger monitoring3.	Explain the human resources, infrastructure, and country reports on passenger monitoring between countries4.	Implement passenger assessment simulation5.	Designing passenger assessment recommendations between countries <img src="http://klc2.kemenkeu.go.id/image/2023/4/17/1681709476345qez/wpa2.png"> Aside from the regular subjects, there were several additional programs such as field trips to several Customs Office in Bali, such as the Regional Customs Office in Bali and Ngurah Rai International Airport. There was also a simulation session that enabled participants to experience passenger assessment and put into practice the knowledge gained during the training. Furthermore, participants were invited to join socio-cultural activities on weekends to visit tourist locations in Bali.The resource person and trainers for this training were RTC Indonesia’s trainers, DGCE experts, and experts from the Australian Border Forces (ABF). By utilizing a variety of trainers, RTC Indonesia hopes that the participants in this training could get a broader picture related to passenger assessment and analysis from both Indonesia and Australia. In response, international participants were also invited to present their best practice for passenger assessment in their country. Participants also gained hands-on experience in the field from monitoring and experiencing the real situation of passenger assessment at Ngurah Rai Internasional Airport.RTC Indonesia is proud that the training was able to be organized properly and smoothly. Based on the evaluations given by the participants, the implementation of the training received an excellent perception index.&nbsp;Based on the results of the workshop, several lessons could be taken that will be beneficial to concerned parties, such as:1.	To show and raise awareness among participants, especially from countries that did not utilize API and PNR (Passenger Name Record) in passenger assessment, it is important to implement the procedure of supervising the pre-arrival as well as post-arrival passengers using API and PNR.2.	Providing material and holding field observations in Ngurah Rai International Airport are beneficial to demonstrate the importance of K9 units and other passenger supervising infrastructure.3.	To enhance the competency of participants by equipping them with interview technical skills, micro expression assessment, and Post Seizure Technique Analysis (PSA).4.	DGCE (Indonesia) can serve as a benchmark for other countries in terms of utilizing API and PNR to manage passenger risk assessment, Human resources and infrastructure, and other technical aspects of passenger control.5.	To create a conducive environment for member countries to carry out synergy and collaboration in passenger control. This collaborative environment should be beneficial to Indonesia due to the distribution of intelligence information that enables more optimal surveillance, especially those related to passenger assessment.Overall, the training enabled participants to learn from the best practices on passenger assessment, profiling, and targeting. The participants expressed their gratitude to the WCO RTC Asia/Pacific (Indonesian RTC), the Indonesian Customs Administration (DGCE), and ABF for their invaluable experience and knowledge. <img src="http://klc2.kemenkeu.go.id/image/2023/4/17/1681709547174tqg/wpa3.jpg"><img src="http://klc2.kemenkeu.go.id/image/2023/4/17/1681709591374ikd/wpa4.jpg"><img src="http://klc2.kemenkeu.go.id/image/2023/4/17/1681709616622mhy/wpa5.jpg">

Workshop on Passenger Assessment for Asia Pacific Customs Administration

Jakarta, 8 – 9 October 2024<img src="http://klc2.kemenkeu.go.id/image/2025/4/30/1745985587178wyo/dsc01569.jpg">&nbsp;The 4th WCO RTC Indonesia International Conference: Building A Seamless Future Through Disruptive Technologies in Customs and Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration was held from 8 to 9 October 2024 at the Mezzanine Hall and Meeting Room, Djuanda 1 Building, Ministry of Finance Headquarters, Jakarta. This hybrid event was also broadcast via Zoom and the YouTube channel of the Indonesian Customs and Excise Education and Training Center or RTC Indonesia.&nbsp;The training was hosted by the Indonesian Customs and Excise Education and Training Center (ICEETC) as the WCO Regional Training Centre Asia/Pacific – Indonesia (RTC Indonesia) in collaboration with the Directorate of International Affairs, Directorate General of Customs and Excise, and the State Finance Polytechnic STAN. The theme of the conference, "Building A Seamless Future Through Disruptive Technologies in Customs and Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration", was based on two key considerations. First, it addressed a highly relevant and important issue in the field of customs, aligning with the WCO/WTO Study Report on Disruptive Technologies. Second, it reflected the initiative of the ICEETC, recognizing the importance of partnerships or collaboration among cross-border institutions, including customs administrations, as also emphasized in the WCO Secretariat Report on the Inclusive Approach for Connecting Stakeholders, titled “Coordinated Border Management (CBM)”. <img src="http://klc2.kemenkeu.go.id/image/2025/4/30/1745985894434mog/dsc_1775.jpg"> <img src="http://klc2.kemenkeu.go.id/image/2025/4/30/1745985911898wur/dsc_1772.jpg"> <img src="http://klc2.kemenkeu.go.id/image/2025/4/30/1745985826878unn/dsc01919.jpg">&nbsp;<img src="http://klc2.kemenkeu.go.id/image/2025/4/30/1745985850557zig/dsc02306.jpg"> The objectives of the 4th WCO RTC Indonesia International Conference included capacity building, content development, and knowledge sharing through written research papers. It aimed to enable authors and participants to develop and explore knowledge, studies, and best practices in customs administration related to the use of disruptive technologies such as Big Data, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT), the Internet of Things (IoT), and other relevant disruptive technologies; develop and explore knowledge, studies, and best practices in customs administration related to partnerships/collaboration/coordination between customs and other cross-border institutions, including cooperation in customs agreements, resource utilization from CBRA, cross-border management in waste trade and endangered wildlife (e.g., illegal waste trade, plastic waste, CITES), trade community collaboration, and inter-institutional coordination in supervision and enforcement; present, share, and discuss the development of ideas, studies, and experiences with added value through selected papers aligned with the sub-themes (disruptive technologies and partnerships); broaden opportunities through networking and international cooperation among customs authorities, institutions, and academia for future development of research- and data-based capacity-building activities; and provide alternative solutions to future customs administration challenges and opportunities, including in the form of regulations, practices, and systems related to disruptive technologies and partnerships. <img src="http://klc2.kemenkeu.go.id/image/2025/4/30/1745985939368apx/dsc_1870.jpg"> <img src="http://klc2.kemenkeu.go.id/image/2025/4/30/1745985974206ehf/dsc02103.jpg">&nbsp;<img src="http://klc2.kemenkeu.go.id/image/2025/4/30/1745985998234uml/dsc01928.jpg"> <img src="http://klc2.kemenkeu.go.id/image/2025/4/30/1745986334817elw/dsc02566.jpg"> The conference was preceded by a call for papers announced on 3 July 2024, with the submission deadline on 2 September 2024, followed by plagiarism checks (Turnitin test), paper review processes, and the announcement of selected papers on 23 September 2024. The overall conference consisted of the following activities: Opening Ceremony (Day 1), Plenary Session and Discussion: “Disruptive Technologies in Customs”, Sharing Session of Best Practices from Invited Countries, Paper Presentation and Discussion Sessions, Opening Remarks (Day 2), Plenary Session and Discussion: “Partnership/Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration/Coordinated Border Management”, Paper Presentation and Discussion Sessions, and Closing Ceremony. The details of speakers are as follows:&nbsp;Day 1 (8 October 2024):<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Opening Speech: Andin Hadiyanto, Chairman of the Financial Education and Training Agency (FETA)</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Keynote Remarks: Thomas Djiwandono, Vice Minister of Finance, Republic of Indonesia</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Plenary “Disruptive Technologies in Customs”:</li><li class="ql-indent-1 ql-align-justify">Valentina Ferraro – WCO</li><li class="ql-indent-1 ql-align-justify">Rudy Rahmaddi – Director of Customs Information, DGCE</li><li class="ql-indent-1 ql-align-justify">Prof. Ir. I Nyoman Pujawan – Professor of Supply Chain Engineering, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS)</li></ul>&nbsp;<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Sharing Best Practices:</li><li class="ql-indent-1 ql-align-justify">Yu Hongting – China Customs</li><li class="ql-indent-1 ql-align-justify">Guusta Visser – Dutch Customs</li></ul> <img src="http://klc2.kemenkeu.go.id/image/2025/4/30/1745986019304kfn/dsc_1921.jpg">&nbsp; <img src="http://klc2.kemenkeu.go.id/image/2025/4/30/1745986037097xlq/dsc_1951.jpg"> Day 2 (9 October 2024):<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Opening Remarks: Anita Iskandar, Director of International Customs and Excise Cooperation, DGCE</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Plenary “Partnership/Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration/CBM”:</li><li class="ql-indent-1 ql-align-justify">Arman Zhalitov – WCO</li><li class="ql-indent-1 ql-align-justify">Pudji Seswanto – National Logistic Ecosystem Team, DGCE</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Closing Remarks: Oentarto Wibowo, Director of the Indonesian Customs and Excise Education and Training Center / WCO A/P RTC Indonesia</li></ul> <img src="http://klc2.kemenkeu.go.id/image/2025/4/30/1745986065940txx/dsc_1894.jpg">&nbsp;<img src="http://klc2.kemenkeu.go.id/image/2025/4/30/1745986087528pdd/dsc02460.jpg"> A total of 22 authors presented papers at the conference, with 16 papers on disruptive technology and 6 on partnerships. Of these, 14 were from Indonesia and 8 from abroad (Malaysia, Nigeria, Russia, Thailand). The total number of participants attending the conference either in person at the mezzanine hall or online via Zoom over the two days was 405, with 250 on the first day and 155 on the second, representing countries including Indonesia, Australia, Fiji, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Nigeria, Vietnam, Japan, the Netherlands, Timor-Leste, and the Maldives. The total number of YouTube viewers over the two days was 3,396. <img src="http://klc2.kemenkeu.go.id/image/2025/4/30/1745986254952zak/dsc02226.jpg"> <img src="http://klc2.kemenkeu.go.id/image/2025/4/30/1745986275698qmj/dsc02645.jpg">&nbsp;Based on evaluations received from most participant respondents, the conference was rated very well conducted with written appreciation for the success and benefits of the conference and praised the competence and professionalism of the speakers. <img src="http://klc2.kemenkeu.go.id/image/2025/4/30/1745986296008yuo/dsc02771.jpg">&nbsp;RTC Indonesia is proud to have successfully organized the 4th WCO RTC Indonesia International Conference: Building A Seamless Future Through Disruptive Technologies in Customs and Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration. We believe this conference has presented, shared, and discussed the development of ideas, studies, and experiences that provide added value through selected papers in line with the sub-themes (disruptive technologies and partnerships). <img src="http://klc2.kemenkeu.go.id/image/2025/4/30/1745985606989ziz/dsc02833.jpg">

4th WCO RTC Indonesia International Conference: Building A Seamless Future Through Disruptive Technologies in Customs and Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration

Customs Collage Serie 7: Webinar on Authorized Economic Operator, August 2021 Resource Person: WCO Accredited Expert, Asha Menon* The WCO Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) programme is widely acknowledged as a key driver for a solid Customs-Business Partnership; secure, transparent and predictable trading environment; and in a wider context, enhanced economic prosperity.The WCO strongly supports the implementation of an AEO programme and welcomes the growing number of countries implementing AEO as well as various Customs compliance programmes and the Authorised Operator scheme under the WTO Agreement on Trade Facilitation (TFA) as a first step towards the implementation of a full-fledged AEO programme. To enhance the knowledge of customs officers on this issue, RTC Indonesia will organize a Webinar on AEO on August 2021. <img src="http://klc2.kemenkeu.go.id/image/2021/3/12/1615539135927vfn/ccs7.jpg">

Customs Collage Serie 7: Webinar on Authorized Economic Operator

Customs Collage Serie 8: Webinar on Revenue Package, October 2021 Resource Person: WCO Accredited Expert and Technical and Operational Advisor, Taufik Ismail* The Revenue Package was developed by the World Customs Organization (WCO) in response to WCO Members' concerns in regard to falling revenue returns in the light of the global financial crisis and declining duty rates. Collection of revenue has historically been the cornerstone of a Customs administration’s responsibilities. For a number of years, Customs has been actively involved in protection of society and trade facilitation initiatives. More recently, the role of Customs has expanded; issues such as the fight against counterfeiting, counter-terrorism activities and the protection of the environment have featured high on the agenda of international Customs work programmes. Alongside these important topics, revenue collection continues to be an area of concern for Customs administrations. The global financial crisis has led to a downturn in international trade which has inevitably hit government revenues. Additionally, the global trend in the reduction of Customs duty rates, through unilateral, regional, and multilateral trade liberalizations, will potentially have the same effect.To enhance the knowledge of customs officers on this issue, RTC Indonesia will organize a Webinar on Revenue Package on October 2021. <img src="http://klc2.kemenkeu.go.id/image/2021/3/12/1615539186979enf/ccs8.jpg">

Customs Collage Serie 8: Webinar on Revenue Package

<img src="http://klc2.kemenkeu.go.id/image/2023/4/17/1681709932730pvu/rkc1.jpg"> The Asia/Pacific Regional Workshop on Revised Kyoto Convention was held from 19 to 22 December 2022 in Holiday Inn Baruna, Bali, by the Indonesian Customs and Excise Education and Training Center (CEDT) as WCO Regional Training Centre Asia/Pacific. The training is funded by Customs Cooperation Fund-China (CCF-China), RTC Indonesia, and Denpasar Financial Education and Training Center.&nbsp;The training was joined by 27 participants, consisting of 21 countries in Asia Pacific participants from Maldives, Cambodia, Timor Leste, Bangladesh, Fiji, Bhutan, Vietnam, Thailand, Samoa, Philippines, Malaysia, Myanmar, Mongolia, Iran, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Papua New Guinea, Pakistan, Singapore, Brunei Darussalam, and Indonesia.&nbsp;The Revised Kyoto Convention (knowns as RKC) is the blueprint for modern and efficient Customs procedures in the 21st century that promotes trade facilitation and effective controls through its legal provisions that detail the application of simple yet efficient procedures. WCO designed and developed this workshop to enhance knowledge and foster a deeper understanding of the fundamental requirements for adhering to and implementing the RKC regulations at the strategic and operational levels. The workshop is also designed to briefly comprehend the level of RKC implementation and compliance status, gaps, issues and challenges in the region. <img src="http://klc2.kemenkeu.go.id/image/2023/4/17/1681709959656kra/rkc2.jpg"> After the workshop, participants are expected to be able to:&nbsp;1.	Improve their understanding of the outline and core principles of the RKC;&nbsp;2.	Develop the ability to analyse the compatibility of the RKC provisions with national legislation and Customs procedures;&nbsp;3.	Clarify questions, issues and challenges concerning the RKC,&nbsp;4.	Learned other National practices.Aside from the regular subjects, there were several additional programs such as field trips to Ngurah Rai International Airport and socio-cultural activities to visit tourist locations in Bali. During the field trips, DGCE introduce the profile of regional customs office in Bali and the Electronic Customs Declaration (ECD). Participants also abled to experience the real situation of the ECD utilization by international passenger in Ngurah Rai airport. During four-day workshop, participants from Indonesia, Fiji, China, and Mongolia were also invited to introduce their customs administration and best practice in the implementation of AEO in their country.&nbsp;The resource person and trainers for this training were WCO expert:&nbsp;1.	Phuntsho DORJI, Technical Officer2.	Goro SUZUKI, Technical AttachéAside from WCO expert, representative from ROCB Asia/Pacific Region also joined the workshop, they were Ms. Grace YE, Operation Manager and Program Manager CCF-China and Ms. Vareemon CHAIRUNGSRILERT, Program Coordinator.&nbsp;RTC Indonesia is proud that the four-day training was able to be organized properly and smoothly. Based on the evaluations given by the participants, the implementation of the training received an excellent perception index. RTC Indonesia also grateful of the support made by Denpasar Financial Education and Training Center during the workshop.Overall, the training enabled participants to learn from the best practices on passenger assessment, profiling, and targeting. The participants expressed their gratitude to the WCO RTC Asia/Pacific (Indonesian RTC), ROCB, WCO, and Denpasar Financial Education and Training Center for organizing such a successful workshop. <img src="http://klc2.kemenkeu.go.id/image/2023/4/17/1681710014246jcu/rkc3.jpg"><img src="http://klc2.kemenkeu.go.id/image/2023/4/17/1681710086027lan/rkc4.jpg"><img src="http://klc2.kemenkeu.go.id/image/2023/4/17/1681710107976onb/rkc5.jpg">

The Asia/Pacific Regional Workshop on Revised Kyoto Convention

<img src="http://klc2.kemenkeu.go.id/image/2021/12/16/1639628248974vhl/cfp2.jpeg"> Hi Dear Colleagues Share your experiences and researches on recent innovations, trends, and concerns, as well as practical challenges encountered and solutions on Customs and Tax Cooperation on papers...&nbsp; Selected papers writers will have the opportunity to present them at the conference attended by prominent speakers from Indonesia Government Institutions and International Institutions... To respond to this Call for Paper, please submit Presentation Summaries or Papers by email to training.center@customs.go.id not later than 7th January 2022.&nbsp; For further information please contact Mr. Arief Chahyah/Ms. Dike Ardyana (email: training.center@customs.go.id).Online registration: linktr.ee/rtcindonesiahttps://rtcindonesia.kemenkeu.go.id/rtc #callforpaper&nbsp;#RTCIndonesia&nbsp;#InternationalConference