Customs reforms in eastern Congo (DRC): Between norms and practices

Omer Kambale Mirembe

No 2013.04, IOB Working Papers from Universiteit Antwerpen, Institute of Development Policy (IOB)

Abstract: This paper attempts to explain how importers, clearance agents and customs officers respond to ongoing customs administration reforms in the DRC. Customs reforms include computerization, single desk system and pre-shipment inspection. The DRC case reveals that the reforms as norms are indeed implemented, but they have not eradicated some ‘mispractices’. Actors involved adapt their practices within the framework of the reforms.

Keywords: Congo; DRC; Kivu; customs (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 26 pages
Date: 2013-04
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