Reference no: EM133081313

1. ROLE OF CUSTOMS AND BORDER MANAGEMENT IN FACILITATING INTERNATIONAL TRADE

 i. Evaluate some of the important customs and border management regulations when engaging in import and export activities.

ii. Describe the processes (and documents) involved in importing normal goods. 

iii. Describe the processes (and documents) involved in importing regulated (restricted) and dangerous goods. iv. Describe the processes (and documents) involved in importing regulated (restricted) and dangerous goods.

 v. Critically evaluate the role of customs and border services in facilitating international trade 

2. TYPES OF TRADE BARRIERS IMPOSED BY FIJI 

i. Evaluate the importance of the imposing trade barriers

 ii. Identify and discuss the different types of trade barriers. 

iii. Describe and give Fijian examples of non-tariff barriers, antidumping, countervailing measures and subsidies 

iv. Critically evaluate the importance of trade barriers using with infant industry argument 

v. Describe with examples some negative impacts of trade barriers on local firms.

3. BORDER MANAGEMENT AND THE SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY CONTEXT IN FIJI 

I. Understanding of procedures and practices specific to border security in Fiji. 

II. Evaluate the formulation and implementation of immigration, Customs, Bio Security Authority legislation, and policies to protect the border in Fiji. 

III. Critically evaluate the challenges faced by border security organizations during service provision in Fiji. 

4. ETHICAL ISSUE IN CUSTOMS ENVIRONMENT AND OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES IN FIJI

I. Evaluate the required ethical conduct and professional work environment in Customs and other Law enforcement agencies in Fiji.

II. Discuss the framework of standards that deals with Employee integrity in Customs Environment. 

III. Discuss some control mechanisms necessary for ensuring acceptable ethical conduct as a component of Customs Environment and other Law enforcement agencies in Fiji.

IV. What is the future impact for Fiji for unethical practices and issues of Corruption in Customs Environment and other Law Enforcement Agencies? 

5. Other Key Issues 

1. Travel Bubble for economic recovery 

I. Discuss IATA travel pass.  

II. Digital Vaccination Certificates 

III. Buy from Fiji Campaign by Investment Fiji. 

IV. Safety priorities and mandatory quarantine 

2. Change and Risk management techniques for FRCS post pandemic

3. Coordinated Border Management

I. What is coordinated border management 

II. How will information sharing and unified approach enhance compliance? 

III. Staff training and capacity building 

4. Blue Lane Initiative

I. What is the blue lanes initiative under the Fijian COVID Safe Economic Recovery Framework? II. What are the requirements for VIP Blue Lane? 

III. How does Fiji benefit from this initiative? 

IV. Discuss how the Australian-funded Market Development Facilities; designed online portal will bolster the Government's Blue Lane initiative?