One year ago, the Customs and Tax Administration (CTA) of
the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) introduced the UN
Trade and Development (UNCTAD) backed ASYCUDA system,
automating customs processes.
Since its
implementation, the trading community has greatly benefited
from the system’s ability to streamline and expedite
customs clearance.
Additionally, the ASYCUDA Dashboard
feature has brought greater transparency and improved
accuracy in data reporting for the CTA management.
Mr.
Van David, a Data Analyst in the Federated States of
Micronesia, noted that the country was fortunate to
implement the Dashboard soon after it introduced ASYCUDA, as
it provided significant advantages in
reporting.
“The ASYCUDA Dashboard is a tool that
ensures transparency for our Administration’s Management,
giving them direct access to the data,” Mr. David
explained.
Previously, data would be extracted and
manually presented to the management team. However, with the
ASYCUDA Dashboard in place, management now has immediate,
real-time access to the data.
“Now, when we submit
monthly reports, management can directly compare the data
and verify its accuracy,” Mr. David said.
“The
ability of the Dashboard to drill down into specific data as
needed has significantly simplified the reporting process
for the ASYCUDA team in FSM, transforming what used to be a
cumbersome task into a seamless
operation.”
“Though we are still new to both
ASYCUDA, we recognize that there are additional features
that could further enhance our operations in the future. The
addition of the Dashboard has already been an immense
advantage for us in FSM,” Mr. David concluded.
The
successful automation of the FSM Customs Administration was
made possible through the support of the European
Union-funded Improving Pacific Islands Customs and Trade
(IMPACT) Project, implemented by the UN Trade and
Development.
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