Deputy Minister of Finance II: Technology reduces the time and cost of customs and excise duties

Collaboration between institutions is very important to increase mutual understanding and ensure that the customs and excise regulatory process works effectively and can contribute to the well-being of society

Jakarta (MidLand) – Deputy Minister of Finance (Wamenkeu) II Thomas Djiwandono said that the use of various technologies, such as big data, data analysis, blockchainartificial intelligence (artificial intelligence/AI) and biometrics can reduce time and costs in customs and excise processes.

“Technology in the customs sector is expected to minimize time and cost…, New technologies such as big data, data analysis, blockchain“, artificial intelligence and biometrics can replace old business processes,” Thomas Djiwandono said in Jakarta on Tuesday.

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At the 2024 Fourth Indonesia International Conference of the World Customs Organization Regional Training Center (WCO RTC), he said that rapid technological advances currently encourage various customs authorities around the world to utilize this potential optimally.

However, he highlighted the challenges in using this technology, namely the emergence of techno-nationalism which can lead to differences in ecosystems and inequalities in technological standards.

“Another issue that requires attention is the rise of techno-nationalism. “Countries that understand the strategic importance of the technology sector compete to be at the forefront, which leads to differences in ecosystems and technology standards,” he said.

Thomas also called on all parties to increase cross-border cooperation between customs authorities around the world to respond to developments and address challenges that may arise due to digital technology.

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He said that collaboration between institutions is very important to increase mutual understanding and ensure that the customs and excise regulatory process works effectively and can contribute to the well-being of society.

“We must also move towards critical principles of collaboration, including regulatory transparency, availability of human resources and infrastructure. “Beyond that, cross-border collaboration can also address the evasion of law enforcement by transnational criminal organizations,” he said.

It also hopes that the role of the WCO can continue to be strengthened to be more effective and efficient in facilitating trade, protecting the public, encouraging fair collection of government revenue, and creating a more adaptable and resilient customs institution.

“I invite all participants to continue this spirit of partnership by networking and collaborating between customs authorities and academic institutions to develop research-based policies for our respective institutions,” he added.

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Reporter: Uyu Septiyati Liman
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