OER Coordinated Border Management during Emergencies and Natural Disasters

In this module, you will:

1. Recognize the impact of disasters on customs and border management to effectively respond to natural disasters, catastrophes, or emergencies.
2. Understand the consequences of lacking a contingency plan, including disruptions in border operations and negative impacts on supply chains and trade.
3. Identify the key actors involved and the importance of proactive and efficient coordination among them during natural disasters, catastrophes, or emergencies.

In this module, you will:

1. Learn about international and regional tools that facilitate humanitarian assistance operations.
2. Identify key national components for an efficient and effective response.
3. Recognize the importance of national legislation for coordinating emergency response actors.
4. Reflect on the value of self-assessment to strengthen the legal framework.

In this module, you will:

1. Understand the roles and relationships of all supply chain actors at national, regional, and international levels during disaster or health emergency responses.
2. Learn about the leadership of customs administration and its coordination with other agencies and government entities in collaboration with the humanitarian community.
3. Recognize the importance of prioritizing critical goods during emergencies and ensuring a swift return to normal goods flow management.

In this module, you will:

1. Identify the need to improve communication and information flow before, during, and after emergencies.
2. Understand the role of digitalization and automation in enhancing supply chain efficiency.
3. Learn about the importance of pre- and post-emergency evaluations for continuous improvement of response mechanisms and procedures.