[vc_row][vc_column][custom_inner_menus select_menu="project"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][single_project_block_1 heading="One Stop Border Post at Kobero (Burundi) /Kabanga (Tanzania)" implementor="Tanzania Revenue Authority and Office Burundais des Recettes." target_group="EAC Partner States Revenue Authorities, Border Authorities and other Agencies involved in the clearance of cargo." project_value="US$ 5,398,809 - Kabanga. US$7,051,782 – Kobero. IBM - US$ 600000" implementation_period="2011 - 2015" download_btn_text="Download Project PDF" download_btn_link="#url"]The Kobero/Kabanga border crossing is currently characterized by outdated infrastructure, uncoordinated procedures by multiple border agencies working in isolation and low border agency capacity. Low levels of understanding of import and export procedures by traders and border staff results in delays. Delays increase transportation costs for traders. What: A one stop border post is being constructed at Kobero/Kabanga border points. How: TMA is providing funding for the construction of the OSBP and is supporting the lead agencies to implement the project on time and ensure quality. Contact: Sjoerd Visser, Email: sjoerd.visser@trademarkea.com Click here to learn more about One Stop Border Posts Program[/single_project_block_1][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id="desired-result"][vc_column][single_project_block_2 heading="Desired Results" image_1="42730" image_2="42728"]Improved physical infrastructure that is fit for purpose will contribute to reducing the time that it takes for goods to cross the Burundi-Tanzanian border, which will in turn contribute to reducing trade costs in East Africa[/single_project_block_2][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id="project-insight"][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]This project is linked to other TMA supported projects that will provide: Improved IT infrastructure....

[vc_row][vc_column][custom_inner_menus select_menu="project"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][single_project_block_1 heading="Standards, Quality Infrastructure, and SPS programme" implementor="Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) for phase 1; TBS, Ministry of Industry and Trade, Ministry of Agriculture, and Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries for phase 2" target_group="Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Standard and Quality Infrastructure Institutions, and Importers and Exporters in Tanzania" project_value="US$15,950,000" implementation_period="June 2016 – June 2021 for phase 1; July 2021 – June 2024 for phase 2" download_btn_text="Download Project PDF" download_btn_link="https://www.trademarkafrica.com/download/61022/"]Despite significant efforts made to enhance capacity and efficiency of TBS to develop and enforce standards, Tanzania still faces challenges to effectively address TBT and SPS controls for agricultural products. These challenges pose both, health and environmental risks, while adding to trading costs by imposing unnecessary barriers to trade. The programme will implement 2 workstreams: standards and quality infrastructure (SQI); and SPS. The standards workstream will complement the on-going support to TBS through strengthening frameworks guiding development and implementation of standards; quality management systems; TBSs testing capacity, and laboratory accreditation. The SPS workstream will support the MoA and MLF with ratification of the EAC SPS Protocol; development and domestication of trade facilitation SPS measures; and with private sector awareness and involvement in determining and implementing SPS measures in Tanzania. The project targets to increase Tanzania’s exports of agricultural products; increase number of certified products traded in/by TZ; reduce time and cost to test and issue certificates of conformity; increase compliance to Technical regulations. What: Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) with the support of TradeMark Africa (TMA) is embarking on...

[vc_row][vc_column][custom_inner_menus select_menu="project"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][single_project_block_1 heading="One Stop Border Post at Mutukula (Uganda/Tanzania)" implementor="The Uganda Revenue Authority and Tanzania Revenue Authority are the lead agencies for the implementation of this project." target_group="Importers and exporters in our target countries" project_value="US$ 6,432,181 - Uganda. US$ 4,271,475 - Tanzania." implementation_period="2011 - 2017" download_btn_text="Download Project PDF" download_btn_link="#url"]418 vehicles a day pass through the Mutukula border point, with trucks taking over a day on average to process through customs from Tanzania to Uganda. This delay imposes serious costs on traders. They must wait longer for their import or export, pay for the truck to wait at the border, risk perishable goods losing their value and manage unpredictable transport times. What: A one stop border point is being constructed at the Mutukula border point. This project is related to other TMA supported projects that provide: Improved IT infrastructure at border post. Harmonized working procedures on both sides of the border. Training for border agency staff, freight forwarders and traders. How: TMA is providing funding for the construction of the OSBP and is supporting the lead agencies to implement the project on time and ensure quality. The project is implemented in coordination with other ongoing initiatives of the World Bank, JICA, USAID, the African Development Bank and the European Union. Contact: Sjoerd Visser: sjoerd.visser@trademarkea.com Click here to learn more about One Stop Border Posts Program[/single_project_block_1][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id="desired-result"][vc_column][single_project_block_2 heading="Desired Results" image_1="42718" image_2="42676"]Improved physical border infrastructure, harmonized working procedures, faster customs processing and information sharing will reduce waiting times at the Mutukula border point....