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OSCE Centre trains Turkmen customs officials in English language and use of computers
ASHGABAD 25 June 2004
ASHGABAD, 25 June 2004 - Up to 90 customs officials in Turkmenistan will take part in three-month training sessions to improve their English language skills and knowledge of computers.
The training programme, which runs until the end of the year, is organized by the OSCE Centre in Ashgabad in co-operation with Turkmenistan's State Customs Service and the European Commission as part of its Tacis programme.
The aim is to strengthen the capabilities of the State Customs Service in establishing proper control of the flow of goods and persons across the borders while taking into account legitimate security requirements.
Good command of English and adequate computer skills are a key requirement for custom officials to work with international partner organizations and to secure cross-border trade, combat terrorist activities, fight international trafficking and control international migration.
The training programme will also improve communication with foreign citizens wishing to cross the border and help customs officers with the maintenance of a computer database.
The OSCE Centre has installed modern learning facilities and computers in Ashgabad's Customs Service Training Centre and is providing computer experts as well as English language trainers. It is expected that the project will be extended into 2005.
The training programme, which runs until the end of the year, is organized by the OSCE Centre in Ashgabad in co-operation with Turkmenistan's State Customs Service and the European Commission as part of its Tacis programme.
The aim is to strengthen the capabilities of the State Customs Service in establishing proper control of the flow of goods and persons across the borders while taking into account legitimate security requirements.
Good command of English and adequate computer skills are a key requirement for custom officials to work with international partner organizations and to secure cross-border trade, combat terrorist activities, fight international trafficking and control international migration.
The training programme will also improve communication with foreign citizens wishing to cross the border and help customs officers with the maintenance of a computer database.
The OSCE Centre has installed modern learning facilities and computers in Ashgabad's Customs Service Training Centre and is providing computer experts as well as English language trainers. It is expected that the project will be extended into 2005.