b) The SADC Customs Unit consults with the private sector during the development/revision of SADC customs instruments. The private sector will be able to make important technical inputs on the development of regulations and on the potential impact of these regulations on the private sector. The outcome of these consultations will be presented to SCCC. c) Feedback from decisions made at the SCCC that are relevant to the private sector are made available on the SADC Customs Unit website. d) The chairpersons of each Customs to Business Forum is invited to submit information on an annual basis of how the dialogue mechanism is working and what are the most prominent issues discussed. If regional issues can be identified then the Member State can request that these be considered by SADC Customs Unit for regional intervention. Resource implications: Where possible, the SADC Customs Unit will have to follow the dialogue at national and regional level to identify customs issues that have a regional dimension. This will increase the load on the current team. Communication of the SCCC decisions that affects the private sector will require management oversight. As decisions regarding the private sector are made public, the SADC Customs Unit may also have to field more queries from the private sector, or from Member States. 7.3 7.4 Establishment of a Regional Customs – Business Forum a) Customs issues often exceed the borders of a single country and affect other territories also. Examples are the implementation of the One Stop Border Post concept; transit; Customs enforcement etc. It will thus be imperative to establish a regional forum where the private sectors could meet and discuss regional issues affecting the movement of goods. b) It is also recommended that wherever possible the forum will have a meeting with the Heads of Customs at before every SCCC meeting to discuss and address Customs issues c) A Memorandum of Understanding between the SCCC and the Regional Business Forum will also be very beneficial d) Ensure appropriate legislative framework at a regional level to support private sector involvement in Customs matters. Harmonization of Customs-related regulatory policies a) There is a need to simplify and harmonize Customs related regulatory procedures such as registration procedures for Clearing and Forwarding Agents. 7.5 Capacity Building at a regional level 8