Africa Regional Workshop on Electronic CITES Permitting Systems

Meeting date
09 - 10 October 2024
City
Nairobi
Country

The objective of electronic CITES or eCITES permitting systems is to improve the implementation of the Convention by using modern Information and Communication Technologies to simplify compliant trade and to combat illegal trade. Implementation of these systems should not be considered as only implementing an ICT system. Rather, taking the opportunity to implement such systems, the Parties will not only be able to improve the procedures for application, issuance and control the permits, but generate annual reports, and exchange permit information. 

The objective of the workshop is to build the capacity of the representatives of CITES Management Authorities and other relevant agencies that are planning or interested in developing electronic CITES permitting systems in the African region. The workshop will deliberate on various guidance and tools available and discuss relevant issues that are considered challenging and need attention.

The workshop will be organized in-person only. 

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