Customs and Enforcement Officers Training Workshop and Border Dialogue for KIP Implementing Countries

This meeting is organized by UNEP OzonAction, Francophone Africa Network, in collaboration with Togo's National Ozone Unit.

It is part of the Regional Network service OzonAction's Compliance Assistance Programme (CAP) provides to Article 5 (developing) countries as part of its role as an Implementing Agency of the Multilateral Fund for the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol.

In many regions, discrepancies between reported import and export data highlight significant inconsistencies in national trade records. For instance, several countries report importing significantly lower quantities of HCFC-22 than what exporting nations declare. These discrepancies may stem from various factors, including illegal trade, inaccurate or fraudulent licensing practices, or differences in how countries classify ozone-depleting substances (ODS). This challenge is particularly pronounced in border trade, where porous land borders make effective customs control difficult.

Strengthening cooperation between National Ozone Officers (NOOs) and customs authorities is essential to improving the implementation of national licensing and quota systems. Additionally, customs agencies typically inspect only 1–2% of incoming containers, making it crucial to prioritize high-risk shipments for inspection while expediting the clearance of