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Starting with a revenue collection funtion, Customs has evolved its mission to include a contribution to economic competitiveness by improving transparency and efficiency of supply chain while protecting health, safety, and security of society. The talk will draw on practical examples across the world and history to illustrate how Customs bring stability and prosperity to economies by supporting a business-friendly environment, including the recent WTO Agreement on Trade Facilitation, in the era of regional economic integration.

Kunio Mikuriya worked seven years as the Organization's Deputy Secretary General, collaborating with the World Trade Organization, the World Bank, and other development banks to coordinate reform projects. He served 25 years as Japan's Ministry of Finance.
* CEAS-Lauder CIBER Annual Lecture