AUDA-NEPAD

The designations employed and the presentation of material in this information product do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of AUDA-NEPAD and AUC concerning the legal or development status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. [...] Over five years have passed since the launch of the 2nd edition, and the need to revise the Sourcebook arose due to two major events affecting trade facilitation in Africa, namely the launch of the AfCFTA and the COVID-19 pandemic. [...] To provide a practical reference by sharing experiences and lessons learned from developing OSBPs for the decision-makers and the implementers of OSBP projects, the 1st edition of the OSBP Sourcebook was prepared in 2011 in collaboration with the regional economic communities (RECs) of Africa, international development partners active in OSBP projects, and border agencies that were active in the i. [...] The purpose of the 3rd edition of the Sourcebook is to review and incorporate these changing environments and their impacts on border operations, as well as to reflect the role of OSBPs and more up-to-date and rich experiences and examples of various OSBP projects implemented across the continent to provide a useful reference for implementing OSBPs. [...] Since the Sourcebook is to be practical reference, wide distribution of the Sourcebook is encouraged, and as with previous editions of Sourcebook, the 3rd edition can be also used and adapted for the development of OSBP action plans and OSBP procedures, as well as for training and sensitization on the ground.