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The purpose of the Organization shall be to concern itself with customs cooperation and with all related matters of common interest to the customs administrations of Members as well as, in close cooperation with the World Customs Organization, with customs matters of interest to the Organization at global level.
The functions of the Organization will include:
(i) ensuring effective revenue collection;
(ii) ensuring collaboration to counter risk of cross border crime;
(iii) supporting and coordinating the regional customs response to violent extremism and terrorism;
(iv) enhancing the security and facilitation of the international supply chains;
(v) better securing national borders by enhanced monitoring and control of international movements of goods and people;
(vi) encouraging and supporting exchange of information among the members;
(vii) coordinating information gathering and intelligence sharing capabilities;
(viii) ensuring implementation of cross-regional risk management techniques and collaborative operations;
(ix) sharing results of controls carried out; and
(x) assisting in capacity building and technical cooperation programs.