Lesotho

10.7 - Common border procedures

Articles	10.7.1 – 10.7.2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) View measure text
Indicative date of implementation	31 December 2021
Definitive date of implementation	31 December 2028
Deadline for extension request, if required	2 October 2028
Extension of time	Request received 29 September 2025 Original definitive date 31 December 2025 New date requested 31 December 2028 Date approved 31 December 2028 Reason Support for capacity building and additional time requested for development of appropriate legislation. This includes aligning infrastructure, legal provisions and risk based control measures to support a consistent and efficient expedited clearance environment. Committee approval: Approved Link to notification G/TFA/N/LSO/1/Add.6
Assistance required for implementation	• Support to review draft legislation including harmonization with legal framework of all relevant institutions. • Support on development of a strategy for Common Border Procedures. • Capacity building for implementation. Tags: Legislative and regulatory framework, Institutional procedures, Human resources and training
Donor / Agency	World Bank
Progress reported	12 April 2021 — G/TFA/N/LSO/2 Customs procedures and documentary requirements across all border posts within the customs automated system and operational. CBM processes to assists with processes for common capacity building of all staff across all the border Agencies. Lesotho still needs further TACB support that include: • Support to review draft legislation including harmonization with legal framework of all relevant institutions • Support on development of a strategy for Common Border Procedures • Capacity building for implementation