[vc_row][vc_column][rev_slider slidertitle="TBS Testing" alias="tbs-testing" offset=""][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][custom_inner_menus select_menu="project"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][single_project_block_1 heading="TBS Testing" implementor="Tanzania Bureau of Standards" target_group="Importers and Exporters in Tanzania" project_value="US$ 2,923,200" implementation_period="2011 - 2019" download_btn_text="Download Project PDF" download_btn_link="#url"]The existing standards frameworks in Tanzania, which is overseen by TBS, faces challenges of policy, administrative, regulatory and enforcement nature. These challenges have hampered TBS’s capability to offer quality service to its stakeholders, develop market oriented standards, and foster the uptake and adoption of standards by the business community. What: Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) with the support of TradeMark Africa (TMA) is embarking on a process of improving its service delivery mechanisms to its stakeholders in Tanzania.  Part of this improvement includes capacity building and boosting of operational efficiency initiatives targeting its internal and external stakeholders. Key expected results include; Increased Adoption, Use and Compliance with Standards Regulations by MSMEs Increased Efficiency in the Administration of Standards Licensing and Inspections Improved National Quality Infrastructure Regulatory Regime (NQIRR) Improved Capacity to Deliver Services Consistent with Regional and International Standards. How: The project will assist TBS in the development of a training program on Standards, targeting MSMEs using conventional training methods suitable for businesses - using both analogue and digital platforms. It will also support TBS on the development of an integrated Standards, Quality, Metrology and Testing (iSQMT) system that will automate the key administrative processes used by TBS to offer services to its stakeholders; Develop National Quality Policy Framework to establish guidelines and procedures in the development, administration, regulation and enforcement of standards in Tanzania;...

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[vc_row][vc_column][custom_inner_menus select_menu="project"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][single_project_block_1 heading="Mutukula Staff Housing Construction-S2" implementor="Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA)" target_group="Border officials, transporters, importers and exporters in Tanzania/East Africa" project_value="US$838,000" implementation_period="April 2016 March 2019" download_btn_text="Download Project PDF" download_btn_link="https://www.trademarkafrica.com/download/60809/"]The time devoted for clearance process for both goods and people at the border is limited average to 10 hours day instead of 24/7 due to unavailability of staff accommodation at Mutukula OSBP cannot opearates 24/7 due to unavailability of staff accommodation and key boarder agencies staff are housed far from the OSBP. As a result, Mutukula trucks arriving at the border after 6 pm have to spend a night at either Kobero or Kabanga which adds to the cost of doing business. It is expected that after completion of the project, key border agencies operating at Kabanga will be accommodated in the new accommodation and motivate them to work for 24/7. What: Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA), with the support of TradeMark Africa (TMA) is embarking on a process of improving clearance efficiency at border posts by providing facilities and equipment which allows combining activities of adjoining states’ border officials for each border, thereby allowing traffic to stop only once in each direction. Provision of staff accommodation at Mutukula improve staff safety, security and morale to serve day and night hence, increasing working hours from the present 10 to 24/7 hours. Key expected results include; Increased Working hours at Mutukula Increased Efficiency in the clearance of traffic Improved turnaround times for transit traffic Further reduction of time to cross the border and cost...

[vc_row][vc_column][custom_inner_menus select_menu="project"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][single_project_block_1 heading="MEAC Coordination and Leadership" implementor="Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation" project_value="US$ 2,582,000" implementation_period="2010-2016" download_btn_text="Download Project PDF" download_btn_link="#url"]The EAC integration agenda poses fundamental challenges to the political and economic landscape for Tanzanians. The public needs greater awareness of key issues, clear timelines, and defined benefits from integration. Inadequate debate and engagement on key issues have contributed to increased fears among sections of society (e.g. the private sector) about the real impact of integration. Various studies on the political economy of regional integration paint a nuanced picture of political commitment, with Parliament appearing much less engaged in regional and international policy compared to the domestic agenda. Most MPs are ill-informed about the process, and there are low levels of accountability for EAC integration across MDAs. As a result, Tanzania is perceived by other EAC members as cautious towards integration. What: This project will ensure that Tanzania benefits from EAC integration through institutional support to help MEAC develop its core capacity through technical assistance (TA) and other modalities of support. Key expected results include; MEAC improves the strategic leadership and coordination of EAC integration Enhanced awareness and knowledge on EAC integration MDAs increase the implementation of EAC commitments This project will ensure that Tanzania benefits from EAC integration through institutional support to help MEAC develop its core capacity through technical assistance (TA) and other modalities of support. Key expected results include; MEAC improves the strategic leadership and coordination of EAC integration Enhanced awareness and knowledge on EAC integration MDAs...

Feasibility Study on the Establishment of an Online Portal for Trading in Freight Services (e-freightex) in East Africa

[vc_row][vc_column][custom_inner_menus select_menu="project"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][single_project_block_1 heading="Elimination of Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs) Programme" implementor="Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (MITI); and Tanzania’s Chamber of Commerce Industry and Agriculture (TCCIA)" target_group="Public and Private Sector institutions" project_value="$1,581,000" implementation_period="July 2015 – June 2020" download_btn_text="Download Project PDF" download_btn_link="https://www.trademarkafrica.com/download/60814/"]This programme is designed to eliminate non-tariff barriers (NTBs) and other trade barriers in Tanzania by improving NTB identification, registration, monitoring, reporting and elimination by the private sector and government institutions. The programme will also increase awareness on the effect of NTBs and enhance prioritisation of resources used in NTB elimination. What: Considering the challenges mentioned and lessons learnt from the previous intervention in Strategy I, an extended project was designed to support elimination of NTBs specially looking into NTBs governance support and subsequently, elimination of core NTBs. Key outputs include: Improved efficiency and effectiveness in reporting and monitoring of NTBs Improved knowledge in using the EAC SMS system Improved enforcement of NTBs elimination Enhanced private sector advocacy for prioritized sector specific NTBs Improved Public and Private Dialogue and coordination in the elimination of NTBs Improved public and private sector knowledge on the NTBs Act How: The project implementation is designed in two pillars: Pillar 1 supports the overall NTBs Governance; where the project supports the process to identify and monitor NTBs; and Pillar 2 supports elimination of priority/core NTBs; where the project provides a more focused assistance for removal of priority/core NTBs linked to specific trade development programmes. Contact: Email: Monica Hangi  monica.hangi@trademarkea.com and Elibariki Shammy  elibariki.shammy@trademarkea.com[/single_project_block_1][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id="desired-result"][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=".vc_custom_1573136679976{margin-right: 10% !important;}"][vc_column_inner...

[vc_row][vc_column][custom_inner_menus select_menu="project"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][single_project_block_1 heading="Tanzania NTB National Monitoring Committee" implementor="Tanzania NTB National Monitoring Committee" target_group="Public and Private Sector group" project_value="US$ 1,374,014.45" implementation_period="2011 - 2017" download_btn_text="Download Project PDF" download_btn_link="#url"]NTBs account for a significant proportion of the high transportation costs in the EAC which are estimated to limit intra-regional trade by approximately 15% [World Bank] and constitute significant limitations to foreign direct investment. The existing NTBs have also created a mechanism which funds government institutions and a culture which also includes the possibility of corruption. In Tanzania, foreign-registered cargo trucks are required to pay US$ 500 to the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) on each entry, in addition to annual fees of $600. This makes eliminating NTBs one of the highest priorities for the EAC Secretariat and member states. What: Elimination of NTBs. Key outputs include; Chamber programme on advocacy and monitoring of NTBs designed and delivered Awareness, training, stakeholder consultation and study tours on NTB removal conducted How: Advocating and dialogue through the National Monitoring Committee (NMC) Contact: Elibariki Shammy, Email: elibariki.shammy@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="42678"]Elimination of Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs) which will contribute to reduction in transport costs along key corridors in East Africa[/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 output includes: Consolidating the results of...

Feasibility Study on the Establishment of an Online Portal for Trading in Freight Services (e-freightex) in East Africa