[vc_row][vc_column][custom_inner_menus select_menu="project"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][single_project_block_1 heading="Mahagi OSBP Infrastructure Upgrade" project_value="US $ 1,182,000" implementation_period="July 2017 - December 2021" download_btn_text="Download Project PDF" download_btn_link="#url"]Mahagi (DRC)/Goli (UG) is very busy border crossing located on the axis between the population centres of Arua (UG) and Bunia (DRC) as well as the longer corridor connecting Mombasa Port and Kisangani.  At Mahagi, this project will undertake a detailed design and prepare tender documents for a juxtaposed One Stop Border Post facility comprising of roads, parking, warehouses on DRC side and the rehabilitation and modification of existing buildings, parking and small warehouse. The project proposes the most practical and cost-effective way to bring power to the DRC side of the border. Responsibility Center : 22_DRC Project approval summary: 1. PAR approval date: June 2016 PAR number: DRC CBT PAR 2. PAR approval authority: Board NB/ If the project is above $250,000 a PAR must be submitted for approval. The project is already approved[/single_project_block_1][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element="yes" el_id="desired-result"][vc_column][single_project_block_2 heading="Desired Results" image_1="42084" image_2="42057"]1. Reduced barriers to trade in selected sub-sectors in Burundi (Fisheries, palm products and fruits) and greater inclusion of women in trade. 2. Improved export capabilities in fisheries, palm and fruits sub-sectors[/single_project_block_2][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element="yes"][vc_column][project_single_ele_3_container heading="More Project Insights." sub_heading="Projects Highlights From A Glance" slide_1="info access for 20 crops & over five breeds of livestock" slide_2="info access for 20 crops & over five breeds of livestock" slide_3="info access for 20 crops & over five breeds of livestock"][single_project_content]Key outputs include; Burundi NMC National Coordinator is recruited [/single_project_content][single_project_content]Burundi NMC National Strategy is developed and validated [/single_project_content][single_project_content]Burundi National Monitoring...

[vc_row][vc_column][custom_inner_menus select_menu="project"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][single_project_block_1 heading="Gulu Logistics Hub" implementor="Ministry of Works and Transport Uganda and Uganda Railways Corporation" target_group="Importers, Exporters, Transporters" project_value="USD 8.4 million" implementation_period="2018- 2022" download_btn_text="Download Project PDF" download_btn_link="https://www.trademarkafrica.com/download/58531/"]In recent years Uganda has played a vital role as a distribution hub for South Sudan and the Eastern DR Congo. However, importers in South Sudan and DRC keep supplies (exports and re-exports) in bonded facilities in Kampala which increases the cost due to the distance the goods must travel. The route to South Sudan and DRC passes through Northern Uganda, despite the large volume of goods en-route to these markets, there is no distribution hub in Northern Uganda. The northern region depends on Kampala and Jinja distribution hubs. The operationalisation of the Gulu Logistics Hub is therefore expected to address some of the issues that hamper distribution of cargo in Northern Uganda, South Sudan, parts of DRC. What: The Gulu Logistics Hub will respond to the logistics needs to the northern region by providing functions such as container and break-bulk, handling and storage facilities including bonded and non-bonded warehouses, space for stakeholders dealing with freight transport and the provision of accompanying services such as customs inspections, tax payment, maintenance and repair, banking, and information communication technology connections. The Gulu Logistics Hub envisages the construction of bonded and non-bonded warehousing facilities through private sector investment. How: TMA, with funding from the United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) (USD 3.2 million) and the European Union (USD 5.2 million) is financing the construction of...

[vc_row][vc_column][custom_inner_menus select_menu="project"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][single_project_block_1 heading="Integrated Border Management" implementor="Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA)" target_group="Importers and Exporters in East Africa" project_value="$xxxxxx" implementation_period="April 2019 – June 2021" download_btn_text="Download Project PDF" download_btn_link="https://www.trademarkafrica.com/download/60829/"]ECTS will address the following challenges: Lack of holistic end to end transit monitoring mechanism leading to cases of dumping delayed bond cancellation and refund processing. International and cross border trade barriers resulting from multiple arming, disarming and at times verification at all borders along the corridor. High-cost of cross border trade in terms of time and money associated with monitoring of Transit cargo. What: The Electronic Cargo Tracking System (ECTS) an is a web-based solution used to provide real-time monitoring of transit cargo under Customs control. Implementation of an Electronic Cargo Tracking System (ECTS) along the Central Corridor will facilitate tracking of goods under customs control (whose taxes have not been paid) from Point of Loading/Departure (especially for cargo entering East Africa through the port of Dar es Salaam) to final destination within Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, Burundi and Democratic Republic of Congo. Project’s Key Outputs include: ECTS system is developed and deployed. ECTS system is integrated with other systems. Change Management strategy is developed and implemented. ECTS operations are established. Rapid Response units are operationalized. How: Through a Partner Support Financing Agreement, TMA will support the Revenue Authority in implementing the ECTS. Delivery of this solution will require identifying and working with an experienced Technology Partner. It is expected that a rigorous Change Management plan will be developed and implemented. This will ensure that all...

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