Opening Doors to Transparency in Cross-Border Trade : Lessons from the Malawi Trade Portal

Chatima, Christina ; Musonzo, Charity ; Munthali, Tawonga ; Gondwe, Temwa ; Matekenya, John ; Ndalama, Chrispine

International Finance Corporation, Washington, DC

关键词: trade facilitation;    customs clearance;    trade logistics;    transparency;    public service delivery;   

RP-ID  :  113172

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: World Bank Open Knowledge Repository

【 摘 要 】

Most business leaders in Malawi see theMalawi Trade Portal (MTP) as a step forward in the provisionof public information via online platforms and the promotionof transparency in the delivery of public services. Itspurpose is to facilitate trade by promoting easier access toinformation on laws, regulations, measures, standards,procedures, and forms related tothe governance of exports,imports, and transit of goods. This SmartLesson describeshow the MTP is helping authorities facilitate trade byincreasing transparency and accountability and by reducingthe time it takes to access regulatory information on tradeacross borders. and it shares the lessons the authorsbelieve are the most replicable.