[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="Dar es Salaam port infrastructure works" implementor="Tanzania Port Authority (TPA)" target_group="Importers and Exporters" project_value="US$ 19,300,000" implementation_period="2013 - 2019" download_btn_text="Download Project PDF" download_btn_link="https://www.trademarkafrica.com/download/61017/"]Transport demand across the Dar es Salaam Port has been growing strongly, leading to congestion and delay at the Port. Studies have shown that the Dar es Salaam Port layouts, off-take processes, stacking arrangements and marine services are in drastic need of modernization. They must suit the needs of modern container, dry and liquid bulk handling requirements and technologies and the sharp growth in traffic and daily freight tasks. The land immediately surrounding Dar Port is also characterised by poor and inadequate infrastructure, uncoordinated development and a mushrooming of poorly regulated activities. What: The project focuses on supporting TPA to become an efficient trade gateway through public and increased private sector investment. Key outputs include; Support to TPA to undertake transformation towards a more business-oriented organisation and gradually towards a full and efficient landlord; Improved port productivity by strengthening operational procedures, cost accounting and tariff system and capacity building of staff; Support towards the Improvement in Spatial Efficiency at Dar es Salaam Port to ensure better use of space at the yards and improve roads and gates system to facilitate smooth flow of traffic; Support in completing preparatory studies to enable major Infrastructural Development activities for capacity expansion and the Dar Port Channel Improvement. How: TMAs support to Tanzania Port Authority is delivered through financial aid and technical support. Contact: Lilian Masalu, Email: lilian.masalu@trademarkea.com Click here to...

This review focuses on studies that analyse the impact of the six main trade facilitation instruments on developing countries.

[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 (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...

[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 Tanzania Private Sector Foundation (TPSF)" implementor="Tanzania Private Sector Foundation" target_group="Businesses and Business member organisation" project_value="US$ 671,000" implementation_period="2012 - 2017" download_btn_text="Download Project PDF" download_btn_link="#url"]In Tanzania, attempts by the PSOs to play a more active role in influencing state policy reforms is hampered by restricted participation and lack of appropriate information. Conversely, key potential PSO partners face daunting internal governance challenges. PSOs don’t engage effectively in the integration process and have limited formal institutional engagement with public sector agencies. Most significantly, Tanzanians have inadequate understanding of the integration process and its associated benefits. Successful attempts to influence the government must be anchored on comprehensive evidence and well-argued policy position papers. PSOs have expressed a strong need for support research and capacity development on trade-related issues. What: This project through TPSF is designed to overcome existing challenges of lack of knowledge and understanding about the EAC processes; lack of productive capacities; the existing NTBs imposed by national authorities as well as those imposed by the regional partners; high costs of doing business in Tanzania; lack of business acumen among Tanzanians; low quality of products/services, lack of confidence; and poor government/policies to assist local and eventually cross border businesses. How: TMA Tanzania country programme will provide support through a mix of grants for demand-driven research and advocacy proposals, technical assistance and financial assistance for institutional capacity development. Contact: Elibariki Shammy, Email:elibariki.shammy@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="43278" image_2="43225"]Enhanced awareness, knowledge and...

This edition focuses on CAADP and Food Security.

[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...

[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 Tanzania Association of NGO's" implementor="Tanzania Association of NGOs" target_group="Civil Society Organisations" project_value="US$ 95,000" implementation_period="2012 - 2017" download_btn_text="Download Project PDF" download_btn_link="#url"]NGOs in Tanzania have received little recognition as valuable partners in development and continue to suffer from government suspicion and marginalisation. Attempts by the NGOs to play a more active role in influencing state policy reforms is hampered by restricted participation and lack of appropriate information. What: This project aims at collecting reviewing and re-packaging existing knowledge and information on EAC regional integration for online/offline dialogue; and Enhancing a Knowledge base of civil society actors for evidence-based advocacy. How: The TMA Tanzania PSO and CSO Programme will support TANGO in creating awareness about regional integration and nurturing a positive attitude towards it among Tanzanians. Contact: Elibariki Shammy Email:elibariki.shammy@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="43264" image_2="43266"]Increased representation of the views of civil society in EAC venues for national development. This will positively contribute to regional integration policies and practices for growth in trade in East Africa.[/single_project_block_2][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id="project-insight"][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 outputs include; TANGO advocates on regional integration on behalf of its members and other CSO actors [/single_project_content][single_project_content]TANGO holds roundtable with CSOs and policy makers to discuss specific RI issues TANGO uploads...