Morocco presented its AfriDou@ne Customs Cooperation Program during the expert meeting of the 57th session of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, held from March 12 to 18 in Addis Ababa.
Launched in December 2024, the initiative aims to facilitate the exchange of expertise and best practices on key customs issues, including authorized economic operators, strategic planning, regulatory compliance, skills management, predictive analysis, and the use of generative artificial intelligence in customs operations.
The Moroccan delegation emphasized that AfriDou@ne aligns with existing continental frameworks, including programs of the African Union Commission and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat. The initiative complements ongoing efforts to enhance customs cooperation across Africa.
Since its launch, several countries, including Gambia, Gabon, Cape Verde, and Burundi, have joined the program, the delegation said.
Developed by Morocco’s Customs and Indirect Taxation Administration (ADII) as part of its 2024-2028 Strategic Plan, AfriDou@ne reflects Morocco’s commitment to South-South partnerships and aims to strengthen collaboration among African customs administrations.