UNCTAD, in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia (GDCE), organized a two-day advanced executive training to strengthen expertise in the negotiation, implementation, and compliance of rules of origin (RoO).
The training brought together senior customs officials and trade experts to deepen their technical understanding of complex origin provisions and enhance their capacity to effectively implement and negotiate trade agreements.
Key focus areas
The programme combined technical presentations and practical exchanges, covering:
- Advanced methodologies for ad valorem calculations (including net cost methods);
- Cumulation provisions under major FTAs such as RCEP, AANZFTA and CPTPP;
- Treatment of remanufactured and recycled goods and emerging “green origin” issues;
- Origin determination in complex sectors, including automotive products;
- Documentary requirements and direct consignment, including split consignments;
- Practical experiences from customs administrations and the private sector.
Interactive component
The training placed strong emphasis on practical learning through drafting and negotiation exercises, allowing participants to apply concepts, refine technical language, and strengthen negotiation readiness with expert feedback.
Participants
The event targeted senior officials and technical experts involved in customs administration, trade policy, and the implementation of trade agreements.
Partners
The training was jointly delivered by UNCTAD, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and the General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia (GDCE).
