Coordinated Border Management during Emergencies and Natural Disasters

In this module:
1. You will recognize the impact of a disaster on customs and border management in order to be prepared to effectively deal with a natural disaster, catastrophe or emergency. 
2. Understand the effects and the negative impact of not having a contingency plan to provide continuity to border operations and the negative impact on supply chains to deal with the emergency and trade in general.
3. Identify the actors involved, as well as the importance of a proactive and efficient coordination among them during a natural disaster, catastrophe or emergency.

In this module:
1. You will learn about the international and regional tools and instruments that facilitate international humanitarian assistance operations.
2. You will identify the key national components that contribute to an efficient and effective response.
3. Identify the importance of having national legislation to facilitate the coordination of actors in emergency response.
4. Reflect on the importance of carrying out a self-assessment to strengthen the legal framework.

In this module:
1. You will understand the role and relationships of all the actors involved in the supply chain both nationally, regionally and internationally when dealing with a disaster or health emergency.
2. You will learn about the leadership of the customs administration and the support mechanisms that will be put in place with other agencies and government entities in close cooperation with the humanitarian community.
3. Recognize the need to provide for prioritized treatment of critical goods in the event of an emergency, and ensure a rapid return to normal management of the flow of goods.

In this module:
1. You will identify the need for improvements in communication and information generation before, during and after the emergency.
2. Relate the importance of digitization and automation as mechanisms to increase the efficiency of the supply chain.
3. Explain the importance of evaluation before and after emergencies and disasters for continuous improvement in response mechanisms and procedures.