Trade Portal through which stakeholder may get access to trade related information such as tariff and other regulations B.2 E-CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN Objective The electronic submission of certificate of origin is one among various WCO initiatives to meet international conventions and best practices while keeping pace with the fast moving trade changes. In the quest to increasing trade facilitation and reducing dwell time, the Web-base e-certificate application is the solution. Current Process Exporters or their representatives submit necessary documents in hardcopy to the Origin Unit and call in person to have their certificates processed and wait for their endorsement. New Process for applicants of SADC certificate Registered applicants will have to submit their applications with scanned documents through the Service Provider Portal to Customs for approval thus minimizing their travelling time. Pilot Testing Two or three compliant exporters will be selected to participate for a one month pilot test with the objective to improve the existing procedures. Time Frame Being given the new e-EUR1 implemented in Mauritius has proven to be extremely efficient and effective for exporters, the implementation of the SADC certificate will require a short time delay of 2 months provided there is full participation of every stakeholder concerned. Project Challenges 19 Draft SADC Customs ICT Strategy 2012 Page 19