The e-payment initiative is a perfect example of public-private sector partnership, which creates an enabling environment for a coherent and unified system of payment that not only promotes universal access of payment but improves service quality too. Moreover, confidentiality and transparency of the transfer of funds is enhanced. (Electronic payments are easy to trace and monitor, when compared to the cash-based payments). This project will also contribute in the reduction of transactional costs and facilitate and expedite Customs clearance. B.6 IMPLEMENTATION OF E-LEARNING Objective The WCO e-Learning system was developed by WCO in response to the growing demands for training and technical assistance. Launched in 2003, it is a comprehensive, ground-breaking training tool which offers an integrated learning environment. The full package comprises of fifteen modules and is made up of two parts: · · Interactive courses gathering WCO knowledge on Customs matters A Learning Management System (LMS). It is a web application enabling the access and the management of the courses. Benefits The platform provides various benefits to Customs Administration as described below: · · · · · · · · · · Self –Learning Learn at our own pace Capacity Building across Organization Materials benefit from WCO Learn best practices of Customs Administration Promote the efficient use of IT Experience real case scenario through case studies Online test through short quiz The module promotes dynamic learning where new materials are updated on the system Contents on the system are updated constantly Since it is based on open source technologies, it is therefore important to deploy the open source Learning Management System platform to successfully accommodate the WCO e-learning modules. The platform is currently hosting 15 WCO modules 26 Draft SADC Customs ICT Strategy 2012 Page 26