Project facts:
Objective: implementation of efficient and effective customs control, while facilitating the legitimate cross-border movement of passengers and goods, as well as securing the collection of duties and strengthening the capacity of the Customs Administration to combat fraud and counterfeiting.
Duration: 18 months (2009 - 2011)
Value: EUR 0,7 million
Outcome: Introduced new, modern techniques for implementation of customs legislation (technology and tools such as risk analysis), protection of the state border and facilitation of trade in goods through border crossings, promoted modules/courses for customs and business electronic learning (e-learning) created by the EC, and training of trainers to increase the integrity of customs officers. Training of customs dogs for drug detection was provided and technical equipment and vehicles for their transport were procured.