TradeMark Africa
Growing Prosperity Through Trade

TradeMark Africa

Project Brief

Support to Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) to Improve Customs Systems

Implementation Partners

Uganda Revenue Authority (customs department)

Implementation Period

2011 - 2017

Project Participants

Ugandan importers and exporters

Project Value

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Project Rationale

Improving customs processes is key to faster and easier trade and increased revenue collection for Uganda. Since 2004, URA has implemented a major modernization programme that has seen an increase in the collection of domestic taxes. Customs improvements have been less marked. Building on the successes of the first phase, URA is implementing a number of customs reform initiatives.

The focus is on upgrading of the existing data processing system to bring faster clearance of cargo, improve revenue control and provide up-to-date accurate information on trade in goods.

Project methods

TMA is providing financial support to URA to implement the planned reforms and management support to ensure that the implementation plan remains on track and to the quality expected.