Measures to address corruption vulnerabilities at key revenue collection agencies

State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe addressing the  89th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the import section of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC)    said that  measures to improve trade facilitation are also being accelerated, particularly with the renewed efforts to establish the Trade National Single Window.

“In the modern economy where tariffs have declined at a global level, trade competitiveness is to a great extent influenced by effective trade facilitation.”

The Trade National Single Window has long been delayed, but is now getting the attention needed to play a constructive role in boosting trade and economic growth.

The government is also implementing a comprehensive set of policies aimed at addressing weaknesses in governance. A major focus of this includes addressing corruption vulnerabilities at the key revenue collection agencies including the Customs Department.

Specialised units are being set up in each department which will establish internal oversight on anti-corruption measures linked to the CIABOC. Efforts to improve digitisation will continue with constant improvements being envisaged. Increased risk based inspections will be supportive of these efforts.

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