The purpose of the workshop is to improve border agency cooperation at the national and regional levels as provided in articles 8, 10 and 11 of the TFA. Specifically, the workshop will seek to raise awareness on the linkages between the TFA and SPS Agreement, and explore ways in which coordinating border clearance processes can facilitate trade, while ensuring/reinforcing human, animal or plant life and health. Attention will also be given to improving cooperation among border agencies in transit countries.