History of ROCB A/P
Who We Are
ROCB A/P was established in Thailand in 2004 under an innovative idea of "Regionalization strategy" of the WCO to play an important role in supporting WCO Capacity Building activities, which expands the reach of the WCO Tools and instruments to Members in A/P Region.
According to the WCO’s Report of the 50th Policy Commission in 2004, the merits of the Regionalization approach are:
- more accurate diagnosis, planning, monitoring and evaluation of CB activities;
- greater co-ordination among the WCO, recipients, and stakeholders;
- more cost-effective use of experts; and
- improved alignment between regional and global standards.
The values of the regionalisation have not changed over the years, and its importance is even greater at the time of the WCO's new Capacity Building Paradigm.
During the ROCB A/P's 20-year anniversary celebration, the ROCB Head announced its motto. "Together, we advance"
Capacity Building activity is not a one-way provision.
It is mutual development opportunities; by the modernisation of any Customs Administration, all of the Customs community benefit from stronger borders, and trade facilitation; also, by strengthening collection of revenue of a Customs Administration, Customs can invest its own equipment and people. CB brings benefits for all.
For the next 20 years of Customs community, together, we advance!
