Annex A – Regional Initiatives The regional connectivity approach will be predicated by bilateral or multilateral initiatives by early adopters. For this reason regional IT connectivity and Information exchange initiatives (SADC and SACU) mirror the bilateral initiatives currently being undertaken by Member States. Regional interventions may include – · Oversight of the status of each Member State’s readiness for connectivity and data exchange. �� Identification of Member States ICT capacity requirements. · Peer review of bilateral or multilateral initiatives · Identification and promotion of initiatives and processes that will aid regional integration and improved facilitation. · On-going development towards a common harmonised transit management requirement for the region. · Regional Customs Interconnectivity through the SADC Organ on Politics , Defence and Security Affairs WAN project . A. 1 CUSTOMS-2-CUSTOMS INTERCONNECTIVITY AND DATA INTERCHANGE Customs to Customs connectivity fulfils the gap which currently exists within international supply chain data exchange. It seeks to reinforce customs ability to make rational decisions in real-time as to the integrity of trade data supplied by stakeholders. No longer will Customs rely solely on the integrity of trader supplied information, but will be equipped with advance knowledge (Commercial Track) of what cargo is destined for arrival and clearance, as well as the possibility of advanced enforcement and risk information (Enforcement Track), which are the complimentary components of the World Customs Organization Globally Networked Customs (WCO GNC) Strategy. Background Customs administrations we communicate in order to manage the flow of goods and people across national borders. At a country level, Members will continue to have exchange of information arrangements as a key component of their business plans. 11 Draft SADC Customs ICT Strategy 2012 Page 11