Bulgedy Kivumbi

The objective of this expert team was to explore new approaches to develop and operate customs IT systems, based on the idea that, while the UCC lays down a single EU framework of customs formalities and controls, the development and maintenance of IT systems implementing those rules are largely decentralised at national level and fall under the responsibility of the Member States. ETCIT includes around 40 experts from 16 Member States. The results include: - the analysis on pros and cons of new approaches of developing and operating customs IT systems; - listing the suitable options for a pilot project and provide recommendations for the way forward; - guidelines for improving legal and governance framework; - recommendations on procurement options and for possible funding; - and criteria for the cost benefit analysis.

Logius is the digital government service of the Netherlands Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations (BZK). It maintains government-wide ICT solutions and common standards, that simplify the communication between authorities, citizens and businesses, with a view to cohesion of the e-government networks. Logius supplies products relating to access, data exchange, standardization and information security.