Forum on eGovernment and Trade Facilitation
Singapore: 24 - 27 January 2006
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The Forum on eGovernment and Trade Facilitation, co-sponsored by ADB and the Government of Singapore, was held on 24-27 January 2006, in Singapore.
The Forum focused on the experience of Singapore in the application of e-government on tax reforms and customs modernization. In particular, the Forum covered issues pertaining to tax free zones, tax administration, customs modernization, and public-private partnerships. The Forum also provided an opportunity for the member country delegates to exchange views and ideas with representatives of major customs consulting firms in Singapore.
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Group Photo. The Forum brought together 22 customs and tax officials from CAREC participating countries.
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Participants are briefed with the use of ICT in Tax Administration during a site visit to the International Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) Process Center.
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Briefing is given on Integrated Border Management and Check-point Operations at the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA).
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Demonstration of Immigration Automated Clearance System.
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Participants experience a first-hand demonstration of the scanner/automated vehicle screening system at the Tuas Checkpoint.
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Demonstration of the scanner/automated vehicle screening system at the Tuas Checkpoint.
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Participants learn about "Authorized Economic Operators (AEC) and Trade Facilitation–Risk Management/Profiling Criteria and Pre-Clearance Procedures" before a site visit to an AEC.
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Site visit to TradeNet Data Center.
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Participants listen to how TradeNet Customer Service staff attend to client needs.
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During the visit to the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), participants learned that long-term planning and development of a comprehensive master plan are critical success factors. Such principles are also relevant to customs modernization
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Welcome Address
Mr. Robert Chua
Director, Technical Cooperation Directorate,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Opening Remarks
Ms Noy Siackhachanh
Director, Governance, Finance and Trade Division,
East and Central Asia Department
Asian Development Bank
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Opening Remarks
Mr. Andrew Khaw
Acting Director
Corporate Group
International Enterprise Singapore
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The Singapore eGovernment Experience
Ms. Caren Chua
Senior Consultant,
e-Government Policies & Prorammes Division
Infocomm Development
Authority of Singapore (IDA)
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Brief Introduction of NCS
Ms. Catherine Quek
Senior Manager,
Business Development
Government Administration
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