Between April 19-21, USAID, through the USAID Trade Facilitation Program (TFP), and the General Department of Vietnam Customs (GDVC), held a three-day training workshop in Vinh Phuc for 51 customs officials (18 females, 35 males) on risk management of air cargo. Risk management is one of the key vehicles for customs to identify and address potential high-risk goods. An effective risk management system enables Customs officials to optimize the efficiency of their goods processing, minimizing delays in clearance while effectively identifying goods needing additional scrutiny. The workshop featured training sessions delivered by an international expert and was co-facilitated by the GDVC’s Risk Management Department. Key topics included tools to support risk analysis, case exercises, and international risk targeting models from around the world. Workshop participants raised pertinent questions and generated in-depth discussions, with a focus on applying what they had learned to their daily work.
By supporting risk-based approaches to border clearance, USAID is helping Vietnam present a more attractive and predictable trade and investment climate for traders and investors, improving its business environment and national competitiveness.