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Browsing: Single window system
- A single window system allows parties involved in trade and transport to lodge standardized information and documents with a single entry point to fulfill their needs.
- It centralizes all information and procedures related to the import, export, and transit of goods in a country.
- The single windows concept is transferable to various typologies, from Maritime Single to Port Community systems, Trade Single Window, and National Single Window applications.
Trade in Africa has become a widely discussed topic, plagued by infrastructural, innovation, and technical challenges. These issues have hindered the process, affecting economic growth, impeding intra-country business, and slowing the development of regional economic corridors.
It is evident that a sustainable trade environment is essential to enhance trade, which currently lags behind international standards.
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) came into effect in May 2019, holding the promise of transformation for the continent. It aims to foster and …
- Kentrade Unveils Applications Performance Measurement tool to track the effectiveness of the National Electronic Single Window System
- The International Finance Corporation (IFC) helped build the application
- Implementation of the National Electronic Single Window System has improved Kenya’s World Bank rating in the ease of doing business report, particularly in cross-border trade
The Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade) has introduced an Applications Performance Measurement tool that will assist in tracking and assessing the effectiveness of the National Electronic Single Window System, popularly known as the Trade Facilitation Platform.
The Trade Facilitation Platform will minimise the time and expense required for goods to be cleared at Kenyan borders while still maintaining the necessary checks and the collection of levies, fees, and charges.
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) helped build the application performance monitoring tool, allowing KenTrade to decrease platform downtime and maintain service delivery continuity.
This will also improve end-user experiences, system …