The role of the World Customs Organization in the implementation of the World Trade Organization Agreement on trade facilitation

In this article, the role of World Customs Organization (WCO) in implementation Trade Facilitation Agreement (the Agreement, TFA) is examined as an important element current multilateral regulation international trading system. Based on article-by-article analysis and WCO Kyoto Convention, well assessment potential actual impact instruments its implementation, author finds that there are no methods, nor a system indicators, to assess effectiveness efficiency such work, or measures taken. The key achieving qualitative shift detailed diagnosis state affairs developing least developed countries specification digitalization data priority areas, amounts timing all types assistance, support provided them. conclusion, importance adequate self-assessment by their readiness implement relevance necessary capacity bilateral cooperation with donors justified. Proposals for improving work WTO ensure timely formulated.