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Which WCO initiative supports customs administrations in implementing the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement by providing diagnostic tools, capacity building, and technical assistance to simplify procedures, enhance transparency, and reduce trade costs?

  1. Mercator Programme
  2. Columbus Programme
  3. Capacity Building Committee
  4. All of the above

Answer: All of the above

These initiatives complement each other: Mercator focuses on TFA implementation; Columbus supports broader modernization; the Committee coordinates capacity development. Together, they help customs balance facilitation and control, boosting trade competitiveness while maintaining security and revenue collection.

Topic World Customs Organization
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC, Banking