[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...

[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 For Sirali" implementor="Tanzania Revenue Authority" target_group="Border officials, transporters, importers and exporters in Tanzania/East Africa" project_value="US$500,000.00" implementation_period="February 2019 – December 2020" download_btn_text="Download Project PDF" download_btn_link="https://www.trademarkafrica.com/download/60823/"]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 Revenue Authority (TRA) with support of TradeMark Africa (TMA) is embarking on improving the efficiency in clearance of goods and people through; on setting up of an institutional and legal framework necessary for collaboration in border management at inter-agency and bilateral levels review and implement one stop border post procedures, train border agency officials, and install ICT networks How: TMA is providing funding for the ICT Installation and supporting the lead agencies to implement the project on time and ensure quality. This project is linked to other TMA supported projects that will provide: Improved IT infrastructure. Harmonized working procedures on both sides of the border. 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: Improved Efficiency in clearance of goods and persons and reduce time to cross the border by 30%[/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...

[vc_row][vc_column][custom_inner_menus select_menu="project"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][single_project_block_1 heading="Quality and Standards Programme" implementor="Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS)" target_group="Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Importers and Exporters in Tanzania" project_value="$2,936,000" implementation_period="June 2016 – December 2019" download_btn_text="Download Project PDF" download_btn_link="https://www.trademarkafrica.com/download/60819/"]The purpose of this project is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of TBS in the regulation and enforcement of standards in Tanzania. This will enable TBS to contribute to the growth of trade in Tanzania, within the region and globally. The project will aid in accomplishing this by enabling TBS to develop programs that add value to their services and thereby boost the uptake and adoption of standards by the private sector. 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...

[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="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="Integrated Border Management for Horohoro" implementor="Tanzania Revenue Authority" target_group="Border officials, transporters, importers and exporters in Tanzania/East Africa" project_value="US$500,000" implementation_period="February 2019 – December 2020" download_btn_text="Download Project PDF" download_btn_link="https://www.trademarkafrica.com/download/60804/"]The support will be channelled to specific border posts, such as Horohoro and Sirari (two more will be identified); In these borders, the support will set up of an institutional and legal framework necessary for collaboration in border management at inter-agency and bilateral levels, review and implement one stop border post procedures, train border agency officials, and install ICT networks, hardware, furniture and equipment. What: Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) with support of TradeMark Africa (TMA) is embarking on improving the efficiency in clearance of goods and people through; on setting up of an institutional and legal framework necessary for collaboration in border management at inter-agency and bilateral levels review and implement one stop border post procedures, train border agency officials, and install ICT networks How: TMA is providing funding for the ICT Installation and supporting the lead agencies to implement the project on time and ensure quality. This project is linked to other TMA supported projects that will provide: Improved IT infrastructure. Harmonized working procedures on both sides of the border. 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: Improved Efficiency in clearance of goods and persons and reduce time to cross the border by 30%[/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...

[vc_row][vc_column][custom_inner_menus select_menu="project"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][single_project_block_1 heading="Kabanga (OSBP) Staff Housing" implementor="Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA)" project_value="$834,000" implementation_period="June 2018 – June 2019" download_btn_text="Download Project PDF" download_btn_link="https://www.trademarkafrica.com/download/60799/"]The existing accommodation at Kabanga OSBP is insufficient and far from the OSBP. As a result, kabanga/ Kobero OSBP operates on the average, 10 hours day instead of 24/7. Due to limited time devoted to clearance process, 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 Kabanga 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 Kabanga/Kobero Increased Efficiency in the clearance of traffic Improved turnaround times for transit traffic Further reduction of time to cross the border and cost of doing business How: The project will assist TRA efficiency in the clearance processes in collaboration with other border agencies operating at Kabanga/Kobero Contact: Email: Israel Sekirasa Israel.sekirasa@trademarkea.com...

[vc_row][vc_column][custom_inner_menus select_menu="project"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][single_project_block_1 heading="Coordination of the EAC regional integration agenda and supporting the Ministry of EAC on its Leadership role" implementor="Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation" project_value="$2,393,000 (Financial Aid arrangement)" implementation_period="January 2010 – June 2019" download_btn_text="Download Project PDF" download_btn_link="https://www.trademarkafrica.com/download/60794/"]The EAC integration agenda poses fundamental challenges to the political and economic landscape for Tanzanians. The public needs greater awareness on key issues, clear timelines, and defined benefits from integration. Inadequate debate and engagement on key issues has 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 on 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. Project’s 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 How: The project will strengthen institutional capacity (e.g. on strategic planning, communications, analysis and M&E) through training, mentoring and provision of short- and long-term TA as well as provision of equipment...

[vc_row][vc_column][custom_inner_menus select_menu="project"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][single_project_block_1 heading="Hargeisa Bypass Road Construction" implementor="Government of Somaliland Ministry of Transport and Roads Development " target_group="Government of Somaliland and Ethiopia, Business community e.g. Transporters, importers and exporters using the Berbera corridor, Population in Hargeisa and living along the road infrastructure" project_value="US$ 23,000,000" implementation_period="2020 - 2022" download_btn_text="Download Project PDF" download_btn_link="https://www.trademarkafrica.com/download/59511/"]With funding from United Kingdom’s Foreign Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO), TradeMark Africa (TMA) is supporting the Government of Somaliland (GoSL), through the Ministry of Transport and Roads Development, to upgrade 22.5km of Hargesia Bypass (HBP) into a 2 lanes single carriage way along the Berbera corridor around the Somaliland’s capital of Hargeisa. Hargeisa bypass is a key link to the Berbera Corridor. Its construction complements ongoing modernisation at Berbera Port that aim to increase capacity by up to 450,000 TEU per year equalling to 1000 trucks (20 ft containers) a day. The Hargeisa bypass is part of a three-component three-year programme by the United Kingdom known as “Unlocking Prosperity in the Horn of Africa”. The programme focuses on increasing trade and economic development along the Berbera trade corridor, supporting inclusive trade and stimulating economic potential through transport infrastructure development. The case for the construction of the bypass is as follows: Decongestion of Hargeisa city Allow faster movement of humanitarian aid trucks e.g WFP trucks are normally held at Halaya check point during the day and only released at night. As a critical link to the Berbera Port; decongesting the bypass builds a business case for the Port and will have an...

[vc_row][vc_column][custom_inner_menus select_menu="project"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][single_project_block_1 heading="Safe Trade Emergency Facility" implementor="Ministry of EAC and Regional Development, Ministry of Health, County Government of Busia, Kenya Ports Authority, Kenya Revenue Authority, Kenya Bureau of Standards, Kenya Private Sector Alliance, Fresh Producers Association of Kenya, International Organisation of Migration, Africa Medical Research Foundation" target_group="Frontline workers at Port of Mombasa and key borders in Kenya; SMEs, Small scale women traders, truck drivers" project_value="US$ 10,000,000" implementation_period="From July 2020 -" download_btn_text="Download Project PDF" download_btn_link="https://www.trademarkafrica.com/download/58991/"]COVID-19 threatens to reverse the significant economic gains that have been made in Sub-Saharan Africa, and particularly the reduction in trading costs accrued for the last 10 years. The Safe Trade Emergency Facility (Safe Trade) is TMA’s response to support the East African governments mitigate the pandemic’s economic impacts and respond to health risks it poses. Safe Trade will support critical short to medium term measures to ensure safe continuity of trade in Eastern Africa, mitigate job losses and protect livelihoods dependent on trade. In Kenya, the Mombasa Port and the borders that have long been the arteries of cross border trade, have been clogged by the effects of COVID-19, long truck queues, closure of cross border markets and increased risk of infection to front line workers have been reported. Safe Trade interventions are centred on 7 key clusters: i) Provision of PPE to critical and frontline operations at ports and borders; ii) Technology interventions to keep trade moving (such as the Truck Driver Tracking App; iii) Trade Policy Interventions; iv) Supply chain support for resilience, relief...