CORRUPTION-FREE CUSTOMS: JOIN THE DIALOGUE WITH INTERNATIONAL EXPERTS!

The State Customs Service of Ukraine, with the support of the World Customs Organization, is organizing an online seminar on the concept of ethics and integrity and the practical implementation of the principles of the Revised Arusha Declaration.
The purpose of the event is to raise awareness among the public and business, as well as their active involvement in the formation and development of integrity policies in the customs sector.
We invite you to participate in the event with the aim of further involving them in the formation and development of anti-corruption tools in the customs sector.
The speakers of the event will be representatives of the World Customs Organization.
Date and time: April 27, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.
• Platform: Zoom.
• join https://wcoomd- http://org.zoom.us/j/87526736922...
• Meeting ID: 875 2673 6922
• Password: 002130
Key topics for discussion:
1. Principles of the Revised Arusha Declaration.
2. Practical tools for combating corruption in customs.
3. The role of public oversight in shaping customs policy.
What is the Arusha Declaration?
This is a key document of the World Customs Organization (WCO), which defines standards for integrity and combating corruption in customs. The updated version was adopted in 2003.
The 10 key principles of the Declaration:
1. Leadership and commitment: Customs management should demonstrate personal example of integrity and be accountable for anti-corruption measures.
2. Regulatory framework: Laws and regulations should be clear, understandable and consistent to minimize subjectivity in decisions.
3. Transparency: Customs procedures should be public, and businesses should have access to information on tariffs and regulations.
4. Automation: Maximize the use of IT systems to reduce personal contact between customs officers and entrepreneurs.
5. Strategic management: Implement effective internal control and audit systems.
6. Moral and ethical standards: Have a Code of Conduct and disciplinary rules for its violation.
7. Human resources management: Fair remuneration, transparent recruitment and a motivation system that discourages the desire to take bribes.
8. Corporate culture: Create an atmosphere where corruption is considered unacceptable at all levels.
9. Control and investigation: Create internal security units that identify and punish violators.
10. Business Relations: Open dialogue with the private sector. Businesses should be encouraged to behave ethically.
Why is this important for businesses?
The Arusha Declaration is not just a theoretical document. It aims to create a predictable environment where the rules are the same for everyone and border delays are not resolved “informally”.