Transparency and integrity in customs capacity building projects: A preliminary study

Abstract

This paper provides an insight into and the preliminary findings of a research study that aims to gain a clearer understanding of the reasons why good governance and sound integrity, whilst normally identified as clear and strong policy objectives, appear to be rarely reflected in the Terms of Reference (ToR) of customs capacity building projects. In addition, the research aims to provide an understanding of the level of harmonisation of good governance and sound integrity among different actors (for example, provider of the fund, donor organisation and beneficiary country) during the implementation of such projects.