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Oceania Customs Organisation (OCO) Secretariat
The Oceania Customs Organisation (OCO) was established by Heads of Oceania Customs Administrations in August 1998 to promote efficiency and effectiveness in all aspects of Regional Customs Administrations. The OCO has a membership of 23 countries and territories from the Pacific region, and its principal activity is facilitating and where appropriate helping member administrations align with customs international standards and best practice, leading to greater economic prosperity and increased border security within the Oceania region.
Strategic Priority Areas
Priority 1
Customs Leadership
Priority 2
Law Enforcement and Border Security
Priority 3
Trade Management and Facilitation
Priority 4
Revenue Management and Compliance
Priority 5
Institutional Strengthening of Small Member
Administrations
Priority 6
Institutional Strengthening of the OCO
Secretariat
Latest News
OCO HOSTS LARGEST TRAINING EVER FOR PACIFIC CUSTOMS OFFICERS PR02/21
Suva, Fiji, February 24, 2021- More than 80 officers from 17 countries in the region begin a 10-month online training this month aimed at equipping them with skills to address daily challenges and those brought on by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The training...
OCO COURTESY VISIT TO FRCS INTERIM CEO WP03/21
Suva, Fiji, February 26, 2021- OCO Head of Secretariat, Mr. Richard Brennan paid a courtesy call to Fiji Revenue and Customs Services Interim Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Jonetani Vuto on Tuesday, February 23. Mr. Brennan recently returned to Fiji having been in...
CUSTOMS VALUATION AND HARMONISED SYSTEM CLASSIFICATION ARE PRIORITY AREAS FOR WCO MASTER TRAINING PROGRAMME WP02/21
Suva, Fiji, January 29, 2021- The WCO, the Regional Office of Capacity Building (ROCB), JICA, Japan Customs and OCO joint Sub-Regional Master Trainer Programme (MTP) preparatory meeting held on Tuesday, January 26 has identified Customs Valuation and the Harmonised...
PACIFIC CUSTOMS ADMINISTRATIONS CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMS DAY PR01/21
Suva, Fiji, January 26, 2021- As countries emerge from the coronavirus crisis, Customs administrations in the Pacific should be commended for their tireless efforts in protecting their borders as well as ensuring that trade is continued in the region, Oceania Customs...
SIGNIFICANT CHALLENGES REMAIN IN E-COMMERCE FOR PACIFIC CUSTOMS ADMINISTRATIONS WP01/21
Suva, Fiji, January 21, 2021- Many Pacific Island Countries (PICs) are committed to e-commerce but significant challenges still remain, says OCO Trade & Revenue Adviser, Ms. Laisiana Tugaga while presenting on cross border e-commerce in the Pacific at the World...
OCO Newsletter, Issue 4 OCT – DEC 2020
Greetings from the OCO Secretariat! We are pleased to present the OCO E-Newsletter for the period October – December 2020. We welcome any contribution from our Member Administrations and should you wish to include an in-country activity in the next issue, please do...
KEEPING OCO MEMBERS UPDATED ON THE NEW MODE OF TRAINING WP07/12
Suva, Fiji, December 21, 2020- OCO conducted a webinar on December 8, 2020, to sensitize members on the online modality of training to be introduced in 2021. The webinar on “Implementing competency-based training and e-learning for OCO members” provided background...
Events & Workshop
OCO Events and Workshops is a great way to communicate ideas, acquire new skills and specialized knowledge which members can apply to their profession and to better accomplish member goals and values.
Upcoming events and workshops:
- 25-Oct ISWG 1st Qtr Meeting
- 30 Oct – 20 Nov CCES CERT IV new intake – First Topic – Risk Management
- 06 – 10 Nov Emergency Relief Good Clearance Process
- 08-Nov HS Contact Points Meeting
- 13-Nov CCES CERT III new intake
- 13 Nov – 4 Dec CERT III Topic- Revenue Stream: Legislation
- 16 – 30 Nov Trade Facilitation Expert In Country Mission – VANUATU
- 24-Nov Budget Session of the FOC
- 27 Nov – 18 Dec CERTIV Topic- Revenue Stream: Legislation / Enforcement Stream: Legislation
- 27 Nov – 20 Dec Customs Expert In Country Mission – FIJI
- 01 – 15 Dec Trade Facilitation Expert In Country Mission – SOLOMON ISLANDS
- 11-15 Dec Drug Identification Training
- 25-Dec Christmas Day
- 26-Dec Boxing Day
- 08 – 12 Jan Trade Facilitation Expert In Country Mission – TIMOR-LESTE
- 15 – 26 Jan Customs Expert In Country Mission – TONGA
- 15 Jan – 5 Feb CERT III Topic – Revenue Stream: Risk Management/ Enforcement Stream: Legislation
- 19 – 23 Jan Trade Facilitation Expert In Country Mission – FSM
- 29 Jan – 9 Feb WCO Master Trainer Program – Customs Valuation and Tariff
- 29 Jan – 19 Feb CERT IV Topic – Revenue Stream: Ethics and Givernance/ Enforcement Stream: Risk Management
- 5 – 16 Feb Customs Expert In Country Mission – SAMOA
- 12 – 16 Feb Train the Trainer Workshop
- 12 Feb – 4 Mar CERT III Topic – Revenue Stream:Ethics and Governance/ Enforcement Stream: Legislation
- 19 Feb – 23 Feb Trade Facilitation Expert In Country Mission – FSM
- 26 Feb – 18 Mar CERT IV Topic – Revenue Stream: Enforcement and Compliance/ Enforcement Stream: Ethics and Governance
- 06-Mar ISWG Meeting
- 4 – 15 Mar Customs Expert In Country Mission – NIUE
- 11 Mar – 1 Apr CERT III Topic – Revenue Stream:Enforcement and Compliance/ Enforcement Stream:Ethics and Governance
- 25 – 29 Mar Trade Facilitation Expert In Country Mission – RMI
- 25 Mar – 15 Apr CERT IV Topic – Revenue Stream:Traiff/ Enforcement Stream:Enforcement and Compliance
- 8 – 29 Apr CERT III Topic – Revenue Stream: Traiff/ Enforcement Stream:Enforcement and Compliance
- 15 – 20 Apr Trade Facilitation Expert In Country Mission – KIRIBATI
- 15 – 26 Apr Customs Expert In Country Mission – NAURU
- 22 – 26 Apr Trade Facilitation Expert In Country Mission – TUVALU
- 23 – 25 Apr Corporate & Succession Planning Workshop
- 26 – 27 Apr Authorized Economic Operators – Workshop
- 22 Apr – 13 May CERT IV Topic – Revenue Stream: Valuation/ Enforcement Stream:Traiff
- 6 – 27 May CERT III Topic – Revenue Stream: Valuation / Enforcement Stream:Traiff
- 13 – 17 May OCO Team Building Training
- 13 May – 7 Jun Customs Expert In Country Mission – PNG
- 20 May – 10 Jun CERT IV Topic – Revenue Stream: Electives / Enforcement Stream: Valuation
- 24-May PCA, Investigation and Intelligence Capacity Workshop
- 27 – 31 May Risk Management / Intelligence Workshop
- 05-Jun ISWG Meeting
- 3 Jun – 1 Jul CERT III Topic – Revenue Stream: Electives / Enforcement Stream: Valuation
- 3 Jun – 15 Jul CERT IV Topic – Revenue Stream: Electives / Enforcement Stream: Electives
- 1 Jul – 12 Aug CERT IV Topic – Revenue Stream: Electives / Enforcement Stream: Electives
- 8 – 29 Jul CERT III Topic – Revenue Stream: Electives / Enforcement Stream: Electives
- 5 – 26 Aug CERT III Topic – Enforcement Stream: Electives
- 13 – 16 Aug Industry Advisory Committee – Meeting/ Workshop
- 19-Aug CERT IV Topic – Final Assessment
- 02-Sep CERT III Topic – Final Assessment
- 1 – 4 Oct Industry Advisory Committee – Meeting/ Workshop
- 19 – 22 Nov Industry Advisory Committee – Meeting/ Workshop
OCO Member Countries
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