Expert guidance in customs modernization, trade facilitation, and regional integration—built on institutional experience and continental partnerships.
TransOrigin Advisory Ltd provides strategic trade governance and customs modernization advisory services across West Africa and the continent. We bridge policy, practice, and technology to help governments, institutions, and private sector actors navigate complex trade systems.
Our work draws from deep institutional knowledge of customs operations, tariff administration, rules of origin, and regional trade frameworks—from ECOWAS protocols to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
We partner with multilateral organizations, development agencies, and private sector leaders to design, implement, and optimize trade facilitation systems that promote compliance, efficiency, and regional integration.
Jonathan Dabrah brings 37 years of senior leadership in customs and trade policy to TransOrigin Advisory. As former Head of Tariff & Trade at Ghana Customs, he led critical reforms in tariff classification, rules of origin implementation, and trade systems modernization.
His institutional experience spans policy development with the World Customs Organization (WCO), capacity building programs with GIZ and PwC, and advisory roles in AfCFTA and ECOWAS trade initiatives. Jonathan combines technical depth with strategic vision to deliver pragmatic, high-impact solutions.
We provide end-to-end support across the trade policy lifecycle—from strategic planning and regulatory design to operational implementation and capacity development.
Strategic advisory on WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) implementation, single window systems, authorized economic operators (AEO), and coordinated border management frameworks.
Expert guidance on customs modernization, procedural reform, clearance optimization, post-clearance audit, and compliance risk management aligned with international standards.
Technical support for rules of origin design, implementation, and administration under AfCFTA, ECOWAS, EPA, and other preferential trade regimes. Origin verification and certification advisory.
Policy analysis and implementation support for the African Continental Free Trade Area and regional economic communities. Tariff liberalization, non-tariff barriers, and trade remedies.
Tariff classification, valuation policy, tariff structure reform, revenue modeling, and harmonized system implementation. Liaison with WCO on nomenclature and classification disputes.
Risk management frameworks, selectivity systems, valuation database development, and WTO Valuation Agreement compliance. Transfer pricing and related party transaction advisory.
Advisory on customs automation systems including ICUMS, SIGMAT, ASYCUDA, and TRADENET platforms. Digital integration, data governance, and interoperability design.
Tailored training programs for customs officials, government agencies, and private sector on trade policy, origin determination, valuation techniques, and compliance best practices.
We operate at the intersection of policy, operations, and technology—delivering solutions grounded in regulatory frameworks and operational realities.
We collaborate with multilateral institutions, development partners, and private sector leaders to advance trade modernization across the continent.
We design and deliver targeted training programs that build institutional capacity and technical competence across the trade ecosystem.
Expert perspectives on evolving trade policies, regulatory developments, and implementation challenges across Africa.
Whether you're navigating AfCFTA implementation, modernizing customs systems, or building institutional capacity—we bring the expertise and partnerships to deliver results.