The State Export Control Service of Ukraine in cooperation with the U.S. government under the Export Control and Related Border Security (EXBS) Program has ensured the introduction of e-licensing in the state export control system.
According to a public report of the authority’s head for 2017 posted on the website of the State Export Control Service, e-licensing in the state export control system was introduced thanks to support of the United States.
Among the advantages of the new electronic licensing system are the following: ensuring the prompt exchange of data between executive authorities and business entities in the process of making decisions on the possibility of granting permits in the field of military-technical cooperation; acceleration of the implementation of licensing procedures through their full automation; reduction of expenses for ensuring licensing processes and saving budget funds; establishment of permanent communication with customs authorities in order to prevent offenses in the sphere of export control; creation and maintenance of a database of participants in international arms transfers, the results of goods identification and an archive of permits.
According to previously announced information by the authority, the developer of the Stratlink electronic licensing system of the automated system for state export control of Ukraine was Estonia’s SpinTEK. The introduction of the new electronic system was preceded by a joint analysis with the State Service of Special Communication and Information Protection of Ukraine to ensure the protection of information when it is used.
“Electronic licensing is one of the decisive components of ensuring transparency of the export control system of Ukraine,” the authority said.
According to the document, within cooperation with the United States under the EXBS program, at present, the State Export Control Service is working on recommendations for updating the strategy for work with the defense industry.
