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a future ready Blue Pacific”

Oceania Customs Organisation (OCO) Secretariat

The Oceania Customs Organisation (OCO) was established by Heads of Oceania Customs Administrations in August 1998 to promote efficiency and effectiveness in all aspects of Regional Customs Administrations. The OCO has a membership of 23 countries and territories from the Pacific region, and its principal activity is facilitating and where appropriate helping member administrations align with customs international standards and best practice, leading to greater economic prosperity and increased border security within the Oceania region.

Strategic Priority Areas

Priority 1

Customs Leadership

Priority 2

Law Enforcement and Border Security

Priority 3

Trade Management and Facilitation

Priority 4

Revenue Management and Compliance

Priority 5

Institutional Strengthening of Small Member
Administrations

Priority 6

Institutional Strengthening of the OCO
Secretariat

Latest News

Oceania Customs Organisation Celebrates Cert IV Graduates

Suva, Fiji, September 19,2024 – The Oceania Customs Organisation Secretariat (OCO) today celebrated the graduation of a new cohort of customs officials who have successfully completed the Certificate IV (CERT IV) customs training program. The CERT IV program,...

MSG & Oceania Customs Organisation RENEW MoU

PORT VILA, VANUATU (19 September 2024): A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed this morning between the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Secretariat and the Oceania Customs Organisation (OCO) Secretariat for partnership and collaboration on shared regional...

Question & Answer with Madame Vaea Vivish of French Polynesia Customs

May 02, 2024: In a field traditionally dominated by men, women are increasingly taking on leadership roles in customs administrations across Oceania. These trailblazing women are not only breaking glass ceilings but also spearheading efforts to create more inclusive...

Events & Workshop

OCO Events and Workshops is a great way to communicate ideas, acquire new skills and specialized knowledge which members can apply to their profession and to better accomplish member goals and values.

Upcoming events and workshops:

  • 01 – 15 Jul CERT IV Topic – Revenue Stream: Electives / Enforcement Stream: Electives – Cont’d
  • 01 Jul – 12 Aug CERT IV Topic – Revenue Stream: Electives / Enforcement Stream: Electives
  • 08 – 29 Jul CERT III Topic – Revenue Stream: Electives / Enforcement Stream: Electives 
  • 25 – 26 Jul Executive Leadership Retreat – (Heads of Customs) inclusive of Mentoring
  • 29 – 31 Jul 26th OCO Annual Conference, Cook Islands
  • 01 – 12 Aug CERT IV Topic – Revenue Stream: Electives / Enforcement Stream: Electives – Cont’d
  • 16 Aug Joint Heads of Pacific Security Conference
  • 05 – 26 Aug CERT III Topic – Enforcement Stream: Electives 
  • 19 Aug CERT IV Topic – Final Assessment 
  • 26 – 30 Aug IPR Pacific Colloquim, Los Angeles, U.S.
  • 03 – 04 Sep Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police Annual Conference 
  • 02 Sep CERT III Topic – Final Assessment 
  • 16 – 18 Sep PITAA Annual Heads Meeting, Port Vila, Vanuatu
  • 24 – 26 Sep Customs Control over Trade in Toxic Chemicals, Vanuatu
  • 24 – 26 Sep Business Process Re-engineering Workshop 
  • 28 – 30 Oct ABF Trade Enforcement: Revenue Evasion Master Class
  • TBC GESI Action Plan – Module II
  • 08-10 Nov OCO Staff Retreat (Team Building) & Christmas event
  • TBC ABF Trade Enforcement Leadership Seminar, Brisbane
  • TBC Conduct TRS in FSM, RMI, Palau & Timor Leste 
  • TBC GESI Action Plan – launch of Community of Practice – Module III

 

OCO Member Countries

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