INTRODUCTION TO ASYCUDA++ Ó UNCTAD - SITE (V1.15) 1.5 About this Section This  Section  introduces  the  new  user  to  the  ASYCUDA++  software.  The  ASYCUDA++  Customs Computer System is usually introduced into a country as a component of a Project with the overall aim of improving trade efficiency through measures that include reforms of existing administrative practices. Part  1  of  this  Section  describes  the  core  training  courses  developed  by  UNCTAD  to  prepare National Project staff for the task of setting up the ASYCUDA++ software to meet National needs. Part   2   gives   an   overview   of   the   ASYCUDA++   system.   This   starts   with   a   brief   history   of UNCTAD's development of ASYCUDA, and then outlines the principle features of the system and provides in the very broadest terms a description of the technology upon which the ASYCUDA++ software   is   built.   This   part   is   best   regarded   as   being   included   for   general   interest   only.   Non- technical readers are assured that where users encounter practical applications of the technology for  a  specific  task,  the  task  will  be  explained  in  detail  and  in  the  context  in  which  it  occurs.  The software that makes up the ASYCUDA++ system is structured into task-orientated modules – this section lists them and gives a very brief description of the functions of these modules. Part  3  advises  on  “Health  and  Safety”  Guidelines.  It  introduces  physical  factors  that  are  very important when considering the design of offices and the purchase or fitting of computer equipment and   office   furniture.   Close   attention   to   these   issues   can   greatly   benefit   the   efficiency   and productivity   of   the   automated   office   as   well   as   making   the   working   conditions   of   the   users comfortable and productive.