[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 (SQI) and Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)" implementor="East African Community (EAC) Secretariat, East African Standards Liaison Office, National Standards Bureaux (NSBs), National SPS Competent Authorities" target_group="National Standards Bureaux (NSBs) in the East African Community (EAC) and the Horn of Africa, National and Regional SPS Competent Authorities, Government Ministries and regulatory agencies, Manufacturers/Producers, Farmers, Importers, Exporters, and private sector business member organisations." project_value="USD$2.1 Million" implementation_period="2018 - 2023" download_btn_text="Download Project PDF" download_btn_link="https://www.trademarkafrica.com/download/63417/"]Standards and SPS are technical measures which can either enhance trade or become barriers to trade. The TMA SQI-SPS programme implements interventions covering Standards, Technical Regulations, and Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures.  Participating in global trade is becoming increasingly critical for the economic growth of developing countries in Africa. On one hand, this requires: Working on the supply side, enabling enterprises to produce and supply quality, safe and cost-effective goods with high-market potential in quantities and consistency demanded by the markets. On the other hand, there is need to show evidence of market conformity, establishing a national infrastructure for proof of compliance with relevant market standards, technical regulations and SPS measures. TMA is actively involved in all these aspects of technical measures affecting trade. A Quality Infrastructure is a system comprising the organizations (public and private) contributing to governmental policy objectives and practices needed to support and enhance the quality, safety and environmental soundness of goods, services, and processes. The TMA SQI programme aims to ensure that technical regulations, standards, and conformity assessment procedures applied by importing countries do not...

[vc_row][vc_column][custom_inner_menus select_menu="project"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][single_project_block_1 heading="Fleet Management System " implementor="Djibouti Port Community System (DPCS) and Djibouti Ports, Corridor and Roads (DPCR)" target_group="Transporters and Transport Regulatory Institutions " project_value="US$900,000" implementation_period="Jan 2022- Dec 2025" download_btn_text="Download Project PDF" download_btn_link="https://www.trademarkafrica.com/download/63310 /"]Ethiopia imports 2.7 million tonnes of fertiliser and 1.7 million tonnes of wheat between September and June each year; this is in addition to the all the other types of goods already being transported through out the year. Considered a high season, the increased volumes demand an additional 3,500 (approx.) trucks to be deployed as a complement to the 15000 trucks that already ply the route.   Yet, each year, there is a supply-demand disconnect that emerges from known cause effects; and resultantly multi-pronged challenges that delay delivery of goods. First, there is no fleet management system in existence, therefore, the government of Ethiopia is incapacitated to plan truck allocation that can inform the industry players on the gaps for supply. Lack of information to the industry results to shortage of trucks, the ensuing confusion and delays are far reaching, least of all for humanitarian cargo and critical agricultural inputs which in turn affect production in agriculture dependent Ethiopia. Industry players estimate that 4000 trucks ply the Djibouti Corridor daily, however there is no official government figure to confirm this number. Yet this is critical to inform potential investors in the logistics sector, as well as inform in coordination and supervision of truck on the corridor.  The ripple effect of this, is increased delays and increased costs...

[vc_row][vc_column][custom_inner_menus select_menu="project"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][single_project_block_1 heading="Djibouti Chamber of Commerce e‐Certification" implementor="Djibouti Chamber of Commerce " target_group="Exporters, Transporters " project_value="US$200,000" implementation_period="Jan 2022- Dec 2025 " download_btn_text="Download Project PDF" download_btn_link="https://www.trademarkafrica.com/download/63305 /"]Djibouti Chamber of commerce currently issues preferential/ordinary manual Certificates of Origin, which consumes more time and resources. This project seeks to automate the processes by developing an online platform for application, approval and issuance of certificates of origin as well as develop a database for managing membership for the Djibouti Chamber of Commerce. How: The platform will have three main modules: Application of Certificate of Origin, Approval and issuance of Certificate of Origin and Customer Relations Module. The three main modules will be supported by the following other modules: Online Registration of Members, Online/Mobile Payment of Services and Reporting Module. This platform will facilitate a reduction in cost and time for application, approval, and issuance of Certificates of Origin to the members of the Chamber. It will also enhance information sharing between the National Chamber, its partner offices as well as its members who are the greatest asset of the Chamber. Contact: Email: Sjoerd Visser Sjoerd.visser@trademakea.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 width="1/2"][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_column_text] Desired Results: Improved Efficiency and Capacity of Djibouti Corridor[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/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 expected results include; Tanzania’s logistics sector is efficient for improved trade services [/single_project_content][single_project_content]...

[vc_row][vc_column][custom_inner_menus select_menu="project"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][single_project_block_1 heading="Corridor Management and Coordination‐5704" implementor="Ministry of Transport and Equipment" target_group="Customs Officers, Officers from other Regulatory Agencies at borders and ports" project_value="US$1, 400,000" implementation_period="Jan 2022- Dec 2025" download_btn_text="Download Project PDF" download_btn_link="https://www.trademarkafrica.com/download/63292 /"]The Djibouti Corridor is a major trade gateway for Ethiopia, handling 90% of Ethiopia total Trade. Every day, over 4000 trucks ply across the corridor moving different types of goods from humanitarian goods to agricultural inputs. Authorities and key players in both Ethiopia and Djibouti highlight the various barriers across the corridor such as unnecessary delays of trucks at the port of Djibouti, PK 12 and PK51, congestion at PK12, lack of coordination among logistics sector player, unharmonised legal framework in the transport sector and massive infrastructure gaps on the Djibouti side Subsequently, this results to high costs of trade in terms of money and time. For example, currently trucks on the corridor make an average of 2.5 trips per month against targeted six trips per month. What: Extensive stakeholder consultations point out that one way of addressing some of the above challenges would be putting up a corridor management and coordination framework; through establishment and operationalising of the Corridor Management Authority comprised of both Ethiopia and Djibouti stakeholders. The Authority will work closely with corridor stakeholders to coordinate operations on the corridor and will be critical in identifying bottlenecks that arise and leading in their resolution. For effective operations of the CMA, the partners will be supported to develop appropriate tools for measuring and evaluating performance of...

[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="Support to Freight and Logistics Platform Programme" implementor="Tanzania Private Sector Foundation (TPSF)" target_group="Public and Private Sector group" project_value="US$400,000" implementation_period="August 2016 – June 2019" download_btn_text="Download Project PDF" download_btn_link="https://www.trademarkafrica.com/download/60853/"]Tanzania’s demand for domestic transport is expected to increase by 16% in 2020. Dar es Salaam port throughput has increased from 7.4 million tons in 2007 to 14.26 million tons in 2014. The target for 2015/16 has been set at 18 million tons (BRN).  Dar port is also an important transit point for many African nations granting access to maritime travel and trade through the Indian Ocean. The country is poised to achieve between 7 and 8% GDP growth over the next few years. In 2012, fourteen (14) percent of the imports and exports of Tanzania’s landlocked neighbouring countries experiencing a GDP growth averaging 7% passed through the Dar Port. This is expected to grow further as the region undergoes economic expansion. To take advantage of the above, a critical element for the economic performance of the country is a cost effective and efficient logistics framework that addresses the full spectrum of freight logistics challenges. What: The project’s Key outputs include; Capacity building plan of BRN Transport KNRA key implementers developed and implemented Policy briefs highlighting issues affecting logistics sector developed Freight logistics platform operationalised Comprehensive advocacy and communication plan for engaging policymakers and logistics players developed and implemented Database of logistics players operational Strategy on logistics developed National conference on logistics held How: TMA will support TPSF and the sector through...

[vc_row][vc_column][custom_inner_menus select_menu="project"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][single_project_block_1 heading="Advocacy and PPD dialogue platforms Programme" implementor="Tanzania Private Sector Foundation (TPSF)" target_group="Public and Private Sector group" project_value="US$2,280,000" implementation_period="September 2018- August 2023" download_btn_text="Download Project PDF" download_btn_link="https://www.trademarkafrica.com/download/60848/"]To strengthen and sustain Tanzania’s trade and investment; it is critical that an enabling environment be in place to guarantee growth and predictability. Public-Private Sector Dialogue can play a crucial role in addressing constraints, providing short-term stimulus with long-term impact and contribute to economic growth and poverty reduction. The programme will advocate for legal reforms, implementation and enforcement of laws across all arms of government, address the weak institutional and technical capacity of Private Sector Organizations as a prerequisite for a results-driven public-private sector dialogue. TMA already has a strong track record in supporting public-private sector participation in trade and catalysing national and regional business reforms in Strategy I. TMA therefore, has a comparative advantage that can trigger numerous and far-reaching impact with a focused advocacy agenda. What: The project’s Key outputs include; Reduction in transport cost and time (road, rail and air) and Increased efficiency in private sector logistics services provision Enhanced Customs, Port and other trade-related agencies efficiency and reduce service time through inter-agency collaboration, digitising and integrated trade management systems. Reduction in tariffs, taxes and levies (including sub-national) and increased tax incentives Enhanced efficiency of Bureau of Standards, reduction in related costs, reduce counterfeit and sub-standard goods, and improve private sector compliance. Catalysing increase in exports annually, creation of direct and indirect jobs, and increased investment in targeted sectors in Tanzania...

[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 Inspection Station" implementor="CCTTFA" target_group="Tanzania Revenue Authority, Police, TANROADS and Transporters along the Central Corridor." project_value="US$300,000" implementation_period="July 2011 – December 2019" download_btn_text="Download Project PDF" download_btn_link="https://www.trademarkafrica.com/download/60843/"]Traffic along the central corridor is stopped for about 55 times before reaching the destination (8 weighbridges,44 Police checks and 3 revenue checks) and this cause a significant delays and relatively high transportation cost. What: Establishment of One stop inspection stations (OSIS) along the central corridor, specifically at Manyoni and Nyakanazi aiming at reducing transit cost and facilitate trade. The stations will house all transport regulatory agencies in the transport sub-sector (TRA, Police, TANROADS, and standards regulatory bodies) in the view to conducting their respective regulatory roles once at every station, at a time.   One Stop Inspection Station is being constructed at  Manyoni and Nyakanazi. Key Outputs: Increased Efficiency of the regulatory authorities Reduction of transport cost Reduction of transit time How: TMA is providing fund for Feasibility study, design work and supervison of construction works. Contact: Email: Israel Sekirasa  Israel.Sekirasa@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 width="1/2"][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_column_text] Desired Results: Reduced Transit time and cost from Dar Port to Kigali or Bujumbura[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/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 expected results include; Tanzania’s logistics sector is efficient for improved trade services [/single_project_content][single_project_content] Increased performance of the Transport Key...

[vc_row][vc_column][custom_inner_menus select_menu="project"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][single_project_block_1 heading="System upgrade: Tanzania Food and Drugs Authority (TFDA)’s Integrated Management Information System – Version 1.0." implementor="Tanzania Food and Drugs Authority (TFDA" target_group="Importers and Exporters in East Africa" project_value="US$280,000" implementation_period="July 2017 – June 2019" download_btn_text="Download Project PDF" download_btn_link="https://www.trademarkafrica.com/download/60838/"]TFDA customers are obliged to submit hand-filled application forms with details that in turn must be manually entered in the IMIS by TFDA staff. This process calls the need for more staff, possibilities of human mistakes/errors while entering the information in the system, delays with issuance of business permits, and likelihood of corruption due to physical contact with customers. All this leads to an increased cost of doing business on part of customers and service giving by TFDA. Additionally, this situation has been aggravated by shortage of ICT equipment at Head Office, zonal office and at port of entries. What: TFDA, with support from TMA, launched and rolled out an Integrated Management Information System (IMIS) in 2014 (Version 1.0), to process registration of regulated products; issuance of import and export permits; premises registration; and laboratory management. The system eliminated the need for traders to physically walk into TFDA offices to acquire such services, leading to a time reduction of approximately 96% - from 48 hours to 2 hours. However, TFDA has not been able to fully optimize the use of online technologies because the system is internalized where by the applicants of any TFDA services must physically fill specific forms for most the offered services, except for import and export services. Through...

[vc_row][vc_column][custom_inner_menus select_menu="project"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][single_project_block_1 heading="Electronic One Stop Solution (eOSS)" implementor="The Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA), is an autonomous Government Agency established under the Export Processing Zones Act. The Authority is responsible for development of EPZ and SEZ infrastructure, provision of business services to EPZ and SEZ investors and issuing of EPZ and SEZ licenses within the Mainland Tanzania." target_group="Importers and Exporters in East Africa" project_value="US$810,000" implementation_period="July 2018 – June 2021" download_btn_text="Download Project PDF" download_btn_link="https://www.trademarkafrica.com/download/60833/"]Currently, EPZA has Fifteen (15) key business-related processes and none of the processes are automated. This has major shortcomings including inefficient services, unpredictable services, redundant/duplicated processes, lack of transparency among others. This is not an attractive environment for investors. What: The electronic One Stop Solution (eOSS) is expected to automate the Fifteen (15) key business processes (these include services offered by different government agencies/departments) by establishing an online system that will offer a single point of service for all its clients/customers. At the end of this project the EPZA anticipates to achieve the following: Digitize its internal processes and procedures to facilitate better inter-departmental coordination and collaboration throughout all the Export Processing Zones (EPZ) and Special Economic Zones (SEZ) managed and regulated by the Authority. Digitalize its services to facilitate ease of access and high availability of services to investors and other stakeholders. Interface its services with other services offered by other government agencies and hence effectively creating a single point of access and availability of all services required by investors to set up and operate in EPZ and...