WCO and 1540: Challenges and engagement for the world customs community

There is an historical gap between the customs community, internationally embodied in the World Customs Organization (WCO), and the non-proliferation community promoting and implementing the United Nation Security Council Resolution 1540 (1540). Many cultural, historical, political and technical reasons can explain this gap. Nevertheless, the WCO has endeavoured to take on the challenge and recently launched a number of interesting initiatives. This is an appropriate time to look at where and how the WCO could best provide leadership, guidance and support to Customs administrations in implementing 1540.

CHATELUS Renaud; 

2014-09-23

CITS - University of Georgia

JRC87370