PEN-CP | Pan-European Network of Customs Practitioners

Summary
Pan-European Network of Customs Practitioners (PEN-CP) project builds a network between distinct customs administrations to create an ecosystem for interoperability, knowledge sharing and innovation to improve European security though more efficient control of the illicit trade flows. Organized collaboration across customs organizations forms a platform for excellence in customs practices and their continuous improvement through the means of technology, regulatory changes and organisational restructuring. The project complements the fundamental objective to improve the security of people, businesses and institutions in modern society through technological innovations, collaboration with police, border guards and private operators. The project evolves through orchestrated collaborative activities to build confidence and trust among the customs administrations leading to transparent information sharing and social build-up of common norms and values. The created network effect is a precursor for innovation and continuous improvement to battle against the plethora of criminal acts the societies are facing. Despite common aims different customs organizations operate and are being managed in different ways. Strong country specific traditions and national focus have prevented the natural evolution and improvement of customs operations to mitigate the risks hidden in global trade flows. PEN-CP enables cross-fertilization of ideas, working procedures and technological experimenting beyond the existing practises. A social network of practitioners from the same field with heterogeneous backgrounds is the source of creative thinking and progress, which the project aims to unleash for common good. Like any social network the impact is scalable to all operators in the customs realm, thus the project and its results will have an impact to all customs administrations, including the ones not partnering the PEN-CP project.
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Web resources: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/786773
Start date: 01-09-2018
End date: 31-01-2025
Total budget - Public funding: 3 496 253,00 Euro - 3 496 253,00 Euro
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Original description

PEN-CP, the Pan-European Network of Customs Practitioners – EU Horizon 2020 funded Customs security practitioner project – acts as a European Customs innovation boosting network, powered by an innovation-centric online platform, and tailored innovation intermediary services. Since the start of the project (Sep.2018), the project consortium includes the following 13 administrations as full partners (9 EU and 4 non-EU): ALB, AUT, BEL, EST, GBR, HUN, IRL, LTU, LVA, NLD, MKD, NOR & SVK. PEN-CP focuses on accelerating innovation efforts across three core Customs technical areas: Data and risk management; Detection technologies; and Laboratory equipment. We have a broad variety of innovation and knowledge instruments in use, including Technology grants, Challenge competitions, Innovation awards, Annual studies and Expert reports. Across our activities, we aim to connect innovation-spirited Customs officers, helping them to ‘find friends in Customs innovation’. The vision is to become a permanent Customs innovation boosting network, helping to accelerate both incremental and radical innovations, for the benefit of Customs administrations in Europe and beyond.

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SIGNED

Call topic

SEC-21-GM-2016-2017

Update Date

27-10-2022
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Horizon 2020
H2020-EU.3. SOCIETAL CHALLENGES
H2020-EU.3.7. Secure societies - Protecting freedom and security of Europe and its citizens
H2020-EU.3.7.1. Fight crime, illegal trafficking and terrorism, including understanding and tackling terrorist ideas and beliefs
H2020-SEC-2016-2017-1
SEC-21-GM-2016-2017 Pan European Networks of practitioners and other actors in the field of security
H2020-SEC-2016-2017-2
SEC-21-GM-2016-2017 Pan European Networks of practitioners and other actors in the field of security
H2020-EU.3.7.2. Protect and improve the resilience of critical infrastructures, supply chains and tranport modes
H2020-SEC-2016-2017-1
SEC-21-GM-2016-2017 Pan European Networks of practitioners and other actors in the field of security
H2020-SEC-2016-2017-2
SEC-21-GM-2016-2017 Pan European Networks of practitioners and other actors in the field of security
H2020-EU.3.7.3. Strengthen security through border management
H2020-SEC-2016-2017-1
SEC-21-GM-2016-2017 Pan European Networks of practitioners and other actors in the field of security
H2020-SEC-2016-2017-2
SEC-21-GM-2016-2017 Pan European Networks of practitioners and other actors in the field of security
H2020-EU.3.7.6. Ensure privacy and freedom, including in the Internet and enhance the societal, legal and ethical understanding of all areas of security, risk and management
H2020-SEC-2016-2017-1
SEC-21-GM-2016-2017 Pan European Networks of practitioners and other actors in the field of security
H2020-SEC-2016-2017-2
SEC-21-GM-2016-2017 Pan European Networks of practitioners and other actors in the field of security
H2020-EU.3.7.7. Enhance stadardisation and interoperability of systems, including for emergency purposes
H2020-SEC-2016-2017-1
SEC-21-GM-2016-2017 Pan European Networks of practitioners and other actors in the field of security
H2020-SEC-2016-2017-2
SEC-21-GM-2016-2017 Pan European Networks of practitioners and other actors in the field of security