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Unifying Customs Excellence for Oceania’s Economic Growth

Oceania Customs Organisation (OCO) Secretariat

The Oceania Customs Organisation (OCO) was established by Heads of Oceania Customs Administrations in August 1998 to promote efficiency and effectiveness in all aspects of Regional Customs Administrations. The OCO has a membership of 23 countries and territories from the Pacific region, and its principal activity is facilitating and where appropriate helping member administrations align with customs international standards and best practice, leading to greater economic prosperity and increased border security within the Oceania region.

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Strategic Priority Areas

Priority 1

Customs Leadership

Priority 2

Law Enforcement and Border Security

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Priority 3

Trade Management and Facilitation

Priority 4

Revenue Management and Compliance

Priority 5

Institutional Strengthening of Small Member
Administrations

Priority 6

Institutional Strengthening of the OCO
Secretariat

Latest News

CUSTOMS ADMINISTRATIONS WORK TOWARDS GENDER EQUALITY IN SKILLS

CUSTOMS ADMINISTRATIONS WORK TOWARDS GENDER EQUALITY IN SKILLS

Mar 17, 2023

Read this document in French: Click on the language tab found at the bottom right of your screen and select French. Suva, Fiji,  March 17 2023: Twenty-four women Customs officers recently graduated with a Certificate III in Regional Customs Administration as Customs...

Signing of MOJ-MOF MoU on Joint Operations in Border Management

Signing of MOJ-MOF MoU on Joint Operations in Border Management

Feb 17, 2023

Read this document in French: Click on the language tab found at the bottom right of your screen and select French. Office of the Vice President and Ministry of Justice (Palau) 15 February 2023 Press Release Wednesday, 15 February 2023 – The Bureau of Public Safety,...

EMPOWERING THE WOMEN WHO PROTECT OUR BORDERS

EMPOWERING THE WOMEN WHO PROTECT OUR BORDERS

Feb 16, 2023

Read this document in French: Click on the language tab found at the bottom right of your screen and select French. 16 February 2023 Airports and seaports across the Pacific are gateways for the movement of international goods and passengers. While these ports have...

OCO appoints first female Head of Secretariat

OCO appoints first female Head of Secretariat

Feb 14, 2023

Read this document in French: Click on the language tab found at the bottom right of your screen and select French. (SUVA, FIJI) FEBRUARY 14, 2023 - The Oceania Customs Organisation (OCO) has appointed Nancy Tati Oraka- Pomoso (pictured) to be its Head of Secretariat,...

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Events & Workshop

OCO Events and Workshops is a great way to communicate ideas, acquire new skills and specialized knowledge which members can apply to their profession and to better accomplish member goals and values.

Upcoming events and workshops:

  • 08 – 12 Jan Trade Facilitation Expert In Country Mission – TIMOR-LESTE
  • 15 – 26 Jan Customs Expert In Country Mission – TONGA
  • 15 Jan – 5 Feb CERT III Topic – Revenue Stream: Risk Management/ Enforcement Stream: Legislation
  • 19 – 23 Jan Trade Facilitation Expert In Country Mission – FSM
  • 29 Jan – 9 Feb WCO Master Trainer Program – Customs Valuation and Tariff
  • 29 Jan – 19 Feb CERT IV Topic – Revenue Stream: Ethics and Givernance/ Enforcement Stream: Risk Management
  • 5 – 16 Feb Customs Expert In Country Mission – SAMOA
  • 12 – 16 Feb Train the Trainer Workshop
  • 12 Feb – 4 Mar CERT III Topic – Revenue Stream:Ethics and Governance/ Enforcement Stream: Legislation
  • 19 Feb – 23 Feb Trade Facilitation Expert In Country Mission – FSM
  • 26 Feb – 18 Mar CERT IV Topic – Revenue Stream: Enforcement and Compliance/ Enforcement Stream: Ethics and Governance
  • 06-Mar ISWG Meeting
  • 4 – 15 Mar Customs Expert In Country Mission – NIUE
  • 11 Mar – 1 Apr CERT III Topic – Revenue Stream:Enforcement and Compliance/ Enforcement Stream:Ethics and Governance
  • 25 – 29 Mar Trade Facilitation Expert In Country Mission – RMI
  • 25 Mar – 15 Apr CERT IV Topic – Revenue Stream:Traiff/ Enforcement Stream:Enforcement and Compliance
  • 8 – 29 Apr CERT III Topic – Revenue Stream: Traiff/ Enforcement Stream:Enforcement and Compliance
  • 15 – 20 Apr Trade Facilitation Expert In Country Mission – KIRIBATI
  • 15 – 26 Apr Customs Expert In Country Mission – NAURU
  • 22 – 26 Apr Trade Facilitation Expert In Country Mission – TUVALU
  • 23 – 25 Apr Corporate & Succession Planning Workshop
  • 26 – 27 Apr Authorized Economic Operators – Workshop
  • 22 Apr – 13 May CERT IV Topic – Revenue Stream: Valuation/ Enforcement Stream:Traiff
  • 6 – 27 May CERT III Topic – Revenue Stream: Valuation / Enforcement Stream:Traiff
  • 13 – 17 May OCO Team Building Training
  • 13 May – 7 Jun Customs Expert In Country Mission – PNG
  • 20 May – 10 Jun CERT IV Topic – Revenue Stream: Electives / Enforcement Stream: Valuation
  • 24-May PCA, Investigation and Intelligence Capacity Workshop
  • 27 – 31 May Risk Management / Intelligence Workshop
  • 05-Jun ISWG Meeting
  • 3 Jun – 1 Jul CERT III Topic – Revenue Stream: Electives / Enforcement Stream: Valuation
  • 3 Jun – 15 Jul CERT IV Topic – Revenue Stream: Electives / Enforcement Stream: Electives
  • 1 Jul – 12 Aug CERT IV Topic – Revenue Stream: Electives / Enforcement Stream: Electives
  • 8 – 29 Jul CERT III Topic – Revenue Stream: Electives / Enforcement Stream: Electives
  • 5 – 26 Aug CERT III Topic – Enforcement Stream: Electives
  • 13 – 16 Aug Industry Advisory Committee – Meeting/ Workshop
  • 19-Aug CERT IV Topic – Final Assessment
  • 02-Sep CERT III Topic – Final Assessment
  • 1 – 4 Oct Industry Advisory Committee – Meeting/ Workshop
  • 19 – 22 Nov Industry Advisory Committee – Meeting/ Workshop
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OCO Member Countries

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