9. Risk Management process There are 7 steps in the RM process 6 Establish the context 1 1 Identify the risks 2 2 5 Analyse the risks 3 Evaluate the risks 4 3 4 Treat the risks 5 Monitoring & review 6 7 7 Communication & consultation
10. Risk Management in Customs Customs administrations have turned increasingly to Risk Management as an effective means of meeting national objectives Risk management helps in matching Customs priorities to resources e.g., WTO/Kyoto Convention. APEC Sub-Committee on Customs Procedures Transport Industry representative bodies
11. Risk Management in Customs Long term strategies Strategic Risks to Customs goals and objectives, e.g.,prohibitions and restrictions, (social or economic), health, revenue, environment Medium term strategies Operational Short term strategies Tactical Decisionsand action planson measures taken to deal with the assessed risks.Deployment of resources; monitoring and review Used byofficers at their workplace, to deal with immediatesituations, working within set parameters and to approved procedures
12. Why you should use Risk Management Risk Management in Customs Economic benefits, by facilitating the movement of goods, ships, aircraft and people – when rated low risk Makes more effective use of existing skills and experience – giving better results Improves the quality of Customs controls – information and accountability The process helps Administrations focus on priorities and in decisions on deploying limited resources to deal with the highest risks