TTEK’s White Paper on CBM for UAE is Foundational -Provides a Roadmap for Other Countries to Consider

TTEK Provides Insight to UAE on Coordinated Border Management (CBM)

Today’s complex border environment requires Border agencies to seek a balance between security and facilitation. This can be a challenging balance to maintain, and close cooperation of the various agencies involved is vital to achieving long-term success. Where some control duties can be attributed to specific border agencies, there are identifiable areas of overlap - particularly concerning Customs, border police/immigration, MANAFTH, and other government agencies (OGAs) in the UAE. Clearly defined competencies and professional cooperation are preconditions for operational success.

Coordinated Border Management (CBM) is a concept providing the principles and frameworks for multiple agency coordination and cooperation.  Constructive discussion on CBM between the right stakeholders can define a roadmap for establishing a structured and effective collaboration among border agencies, which in turn will provide the necessary balance for success.  Success is achieved by balancing trade facilitation with enhanced security controls, which will result in economic prosperity for the UAE and it’s regional partners.

TTEK’s CBM document for UAE was initiated and led by Peter Carson, Customs and Border Modernization Expert. “Gone too soon”. RIP Peter.

This pathway to CBM is foundational and provides a roadmap for other countries to consider. Originally led and authored by the late Peter Carson, his untimely passing in early 2022 left the document unfinished.

Completed by TTEK staff to pay homage to Peter’s legacy and memory, we hope our friends, partners, clients, and colleagues can use this content towards their respective border modernization efforts. While we have decided to make this document free of charge, our only request would be to credit Peter Carson and TTEK as the authors of this document, and cite accordingly in your own works.

Download the abstract here. If you desire the full document, please make a request to info@ttekglobal.com and it will be provided to you promptly.