Integrated Border Management Program Launched in Zambia

17 November 2011

Overview of Integrated Border Management Program

Summary of Border Operations Assessment at Kasumbalesa

Summary of Border Operations Assessment at Nakonde

 

Program

ZAMBIA STAKEHOLDERS’ WORKSHOP ON INTEGRATED BORDER MANAGEMENT

Lusaka

08.30 – 09.00

 Registration: Ministry of Commerce, Trade & Industry to Chair the Workshop

09.00 – 09.30

Welcome Remarks and Introductions

Introductions

Permanent Secretary, Ministry for Commerce, Trade and Industry

09.30 – 10.30

 

Overview and Background

MCTI/PSDRP Scoping Mission Report and other Trade related reforms – Mr. Mushuma Mulenga, Programme Officer, PSDRP

Overview of the Dar Corridor Trade Facilitation Initiatives – Peter Masi, DC Executive Director

IBM Program Overview, Objective of the Workshop, Expected Outcomes – Godwin Punungwe, Trade Hub Senior Transport and Trader Facilitation Advisor

Discussion

10.30 – 10.45

TEA BREAK

10:45 – 13.00

Discussion on overview and background

Presentation by Government Departments/Border Agencies

Zambia Revenue Authority

Zambia Bureau of Standards

Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock

Ministry of Health – Port Health

Ministry of Home Affairs – Immigration and Police

Ministry of Transport, Works, Supply and Communication

Presentation by Private Sector and

Zambia Customs and Forwarding Agents Association

Zambia Kasumbalesa Venture Company

Road Transporters Association

Zambia Association of Chambers of Commerce and Industry

Discussions and conclusions

13.00 – 14.00

LUNCH BREAK

14.00-15.15

Presentation of Border Operations Assessment Findings – Ms. Agnes Katsonga Phiri

Discussions

15.15 – 15.30

TEA BREAK

15.30 – 17.00

Summary of Workshop Outcomes

Road Map and Action Plan

Closure