{
  "id": 8930240,
  "title": "World Bank lauds ICUMS for doubling monthly revenue from GH¢600m to GH¢1.2bn",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/world-bank-lauds-icums-for-doubling-monthly-revenue-from-gh-600m-to",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-21T13:14:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/world-bank-lauds-icums-for-doubling-monthly-revenue-from-gh%c2%a2600m-to-gh%c2%a21-2bn/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS), implemented by Ghana Link Network Services Ltd, has more than doubled monthly Customs revenue at the Tema Port, increasing from about GH¢500 million to between GH¢1.2 and GH¢1.4 billion. According to the World Bank, this surge reflects improved compliance, reduced revenue leakages, and greater efficiency in customs administration. The digital transformation of the port, supported by the ICUMS, includes automated processes, non-intrusive inspection technologies, and a risk-based approach to cargo scrutiny, leading to faster clearance times and reduced corruption and smuggling. The system also enhances collaboration among agencies involved in goods clearance, and the increased revenue can contribute to infrastructure, social services, and other development programmes.",
  "summary": "The introduction of the Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS) has more than doubled monthly Customs revenue from the Tema Port, with collections rising from about GH¢500 million, GH¢600 million before the system to between GH¢1.2 billion and GH¢1.4 billion after its implementation. The sharp increase, according to the World Bank, reflects improved compliance, reduced revenue […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}