There is need to build the capacity of the private sector at a regional level on issues such as the SADC Rules of origin , Customs valuation, Harmonized System etc. Resource implications: It is recommended that a Private Sector representative from each Member State normally coming from the Executive Committee of National Customs Business Forum wherever applicable will form part of the Regional Customs Business Forum. The fourteen Private Sector representatives will also be supported by other regional business organizations such as : ASCII-Association of SADC Chambers of Commerce and Industry CTA – Confederation of Business Associations of Mozambique. FCFASA- Federation of Clearing and Forwarding Associations of Southern Africa FESARTA- Federation of East and Southern African Road Transport Associations SEPAC-Small Enterprises Promotion Advisory Council Some of these organs have been interacting with the SCCC since long ago and have considerable experience in regional Customs matters. This is also in line with a resolution taken at a Customs-Private Sector Task Force meeting in March 2011. However, pparticipation of the private sector at the regional level will require additional cost in terms of travelling and other logistics arrangements. Experience has shown that participation of the private sector may be compromised due to funding challenges. Conclusion Internationally there is an increased awareness of the need of the public sector and the private sector to cooperate to secure and strengthen the performance of the trade supply chain and the movement of goods. Important international agreements, such as the Revised Kyoto Convention stipulates that the public sector, mainly through its Customs Administration, and the private sector must work together. 9