[vc_row][vc_column][custom_inner_menus select_menu="project"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][single_project_block_1 heading="Mutukula (Tz) OSBP Construction" implementor="Tanzania Revenue Authority" target_group="Importers and exporters in our target countries" project_value="US$ 4,500,000" implementation_period="2011 - 2017" download_btn_text="Download Project PDF" download_btn_link="#url"]418 vehicles a day pass through the Mutukula border point, with trucks taking over a day on average to process through customs from Tanzania to Uganda. This delay imposes serious costs on traders. They must wait longer for their import or export, pay for the truck to wait at the border, risk perishable goods losing their value and manage unpredictable transport times. What: A one stop border point is being constructed at the Mutukula border point.  This project is related to other TMA supported projects that provide: •  Improved IT infrastructure at border post; •  Harmonised working procedures on both sides of the border; and • Training for border agency staff, freight forwarders and traders. How: TMA is providing funding for the construction of the OSBP and is supporting the lead agencies to implement the project on time and ensure quality.  The project is implemented in coordination with other ongoing initiatives of the World Bank, JICA, USAID, the African Development Bank and the European Union. Contact: Israel Sekirasa: israel.sekirsa@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="42676" image_2="42678"]Improved physical border infrastructure, harmonised working procedures, faster customs processing and information sharing will reduce waiting times at the Mutukula border point. This will contribute to reducing trade costs 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...

[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][rev_slider slidertitle="Single Window Information for Trade (SWIFT) – Zanzibar Food and Drugs Board" alias="single-window-information-for-trade-swift-zanzibar-food-and-drugs-board" 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="Single Window Information for Trade (SWIFT) – Zanzibar Food and Drugs Board" implementor="Zanzibar Food and Drugs Board" target_group="Importers and Exporters in East Africa" project_value="US$ 150,000" implementation_period="2015 - 2017" download_btn_text="Download Project PDF" download_btn_link="#url"]Traders in the East African Community (EAC) currently spend numerous days visiting multiple government agencies in various locations to obtain regulatory information permits, trade licenses and clearance certificates to complete import and export processes. This results in huge costs and time loss for the traders. To counter these inefficiencies in trade facilitation, governments in the EAC have set up national Electronic Single Windows with revenue and port authorities, cross-border trade certification agencies and the private sector. What: The Single Window Information For Trade (SWIFT) System (or Single Window) is a trade facilitation concept that enables international (cross-border) traders to submit regulatory documents at a single location and/or single entity. These documents typically include customs declarations, applications for import/export permits, and other supporting documents such as certificates of origin and trading invoices. Key expected results include; Trade Agencies and Economic Operators increase compliance in the application and observance of trade procedures Trade Agencies and Economic Operators improve competency in using the SWIFT How: This project will design and develop an Information Management System that will enable ZFDB stakeholders’ access services online. A Content Management system will also be developed and this will be used to upload and update rules and regulations in regards to...

[vc_row][vc_column][custom_inner_menus select_menu="project"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][single_project_block_1 heading="Holili OSBP IBM" implementor="The Kenya Revenue Authority and Tanzania Revenue Authority are the lead agencies implementing this project, jointly with the Kenya and Tanzania bilateral National OSBPs Steering Committees (NOSCs)." target_group="The border agencies officials and all border posts users, especially importers and exporters and informal traders." project_value="US$ 600,000" implementation_period="2011 - 2017" download_btn_text="Download Project PDF" download_btn_link="#url"]The Mombasa – Voi – Taveta – Arusha road is one of the alternative transport corridors in the EAC region, which links the Northern Corridor at Voi, 160 kilometres East of Mombasa, to the Central Corridor at Dodoma and Singida via Arusha. Holili border post serves traffic to and from Northern Tanzania and the sea port of Mombasa. With the current traffic volume crossing Taveta / Holili border posts and the anticipated significant increase in traffic volume once the Voi-Taveta part of the road is upgraded, efficient movement of goods and people through the two border posts is very critical to facilitate trade within the EAC region. The increase is likely because the distance by road from Mombasa port to Himo junction in Tanzania is much shorter (about 472 kilometres) compared to the much longer distance from Dar es Salaam port to the Himo junction (about 935 kilometres). What: The project focuses on setting up the institutional and legal framework necessary for increasing collaboration in border management at inter-agency and bilateral levels, reviewing and implementing one stop border post procedures, training border agency officials, and installing ICT networks, hardware, furniture and equipment. How: TMA...

[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...