Annual Symposium, a Fruit Bowl of Research, Policy and Practice on Inclusion of Women in Trade
We at TradeMark Africa were pleased to recently launch a series of annual events we call Sustainable and Inclusive Aid for Trade (SIAT) symposia. Our first event, organised in partnership with the University of Portsmouth, brought together over 300 delegates from around the world to learn and share practical experiences and policy approaches to the Inclusive Participation of […]
Rwandan President inaugurates TMA supported Kigali Logistics Centre
Kigali, 21 October 2019: President Paul Kagame, on Monday, officially inaugurated the Kigali logistics platform, Rwanda’s largest inland cargo handling facility as the country bids to become a regional logistics hub. The Kigali Logistics Platform was constructed by Dubai Ports World, a United Arab Emirates firm under a 25-year concession agreement with the Government of Rwanda […]
Caroline and Juliana: Empowered Women Entrepreneurs Paying It Forward
Many years ago, Juliana Mtenga worked as a simple tailor in Tanzania’s city of Dodoma. She earned a small income, which she didn’t mind because she considered her real full time job as that of taking care of her children and the house. As any caring mother, Juliana was concerned about her children’s nutrition – more so for […]
Efficient border crossing to boost trade between Tanzania and Zambia with launch of Tunduma OSBP
Tunduma, 5th October 2019: H.E. John Pombe Joseph Magufuli, President of the United Republic of Tanzania and H.E Edgar Lungu, President of the Republic of Zambia officially launched the Tunduma One Stop Border Post (OSBP) located on the Tanzania/Zambia border, today. The OSBP ensures effective border control mechanisms are in place. It will boost trade […]
Empowering Rwanda Manufacturers and Promoting Export Growth
Improving the export market access and linkages of firms to export is a critical focus of many businesses in the EAC. Private enterprises in the EAC face a wide range of challenges that make trading across borders difficult and reduce the competitiveness of firms. However, when there are reduced challenges in exporting this provides an […]
Expediting the processing of certificates of origin through implementation of an automated system at The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry
BACKGROUND This case study highlights how Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) a membership-based trade support institution has benefited from the TMA SWIFT projects initiatives. The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry is registered as a not-for-profit private company limited by guarantee under the Companies Act Chapter 486 of the laws of Kenya […]
Reduction in the cost and time of doing business through the automation of the systems and processes at Rwanda Agricultural Livestock Inspection and Certification Services (RALIS)
BACKGROUND Rwanda Agricultural Livestock Inspection and Certification Services (RALIS) a directorate under the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI) is a public institution responsible for the overall coordination of: the enforcement of the Rwanda plant health law and regulations for phytosanitary measures necessary for trade, Plant pest/disease monitoring, surveillance and diagnosis, conducting Pest Risk […]
Contributing to an Enhanced Trade Environment through Automation of Key Trade Processes at Tanzania Food and Drug Authority (TFDA)
BACKGROUND TFDA began its operations as a regulatory body on 1st July 2003 and is mandated to regulate the quality, safety and efficacy of food, medicines, cosmetics and medical devices which is provided for under the Tanzania Food, Drugs and Cosmetics Act, Cap 219. Since its inception, TFDA has attained notable achievements in regulating the […]
TMA and UNCTAD ink new partnership that will help fast track implementation of WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement in the Eastern Africa region
Geneva, July 3rd, 2019: TradeMark Africa (TMA) has today signed a $3.14 M financing agreement with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) which is aimed at ensuring that EAC countries comply with the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA). The agreement was signed by TMA CEO, Frank Matsaert and the Secretary General of UNCTAD, […]
Revenue Authorities in Uganda and DRC leverage on Digital Infrastructure to enhance trade – Kampala, July 9, 2019
Kampala, 9 July 2019: Today, the DRC Directorate of Customs and Excise (DGDA) and the Ugandan Revenues Authority (URA) signed the Regional Electronic Cargo Tracking System (RECTS) standards operating procedures, marking the launch of the RECTs control centre extension to DRC cargo. This project is facilitated by TradeMark Africa (TMA) through a $642,000 fund from the […]