Risk management in the Moroccan customs administration: issues and challenges

Abstract

Risk management plays an essential role in the modernization of customs administrations, facilitating trade while ensuring security and regulatory compliance. This article examines the contribution of risk management in the Moroccan customs context, drawing on international standards, notably the revised Kyoto Convention and the recommendations of the World Customs Organization (WCO). Combining a literature review and practical case studies from the Moroccan customs administration, this article highlights risk mapping methods, the use of new technologies such as Blockchain, and the challenges encountered. The results show that risk management helps to reduce physical inspections, improve customs revenues and strengthen the country's economic competitiveness. However, limitations remain, particularly in terms of process centralization and risk orientation.

Keywords: Risk management, customs, Blockchain, ADII

JEL Classification : G32, H25, H71  

Paper type: Theoretical Research