Who we are

Who we are About Us Mission & Vision Core Values Our Theory of Change Who We Are TradeMark Africa (TMA), formerly TradeMark East Africa, is an Aid-for-Trade organisation that was established in 2010, with the aim of growing prosperity through increased trade. TMA operates on a not-for-profit basis and is funded by: Belgium, the Bill [...]

Hargeisa Bypass Road

Why this project? What How Contact Desired Results Project Insights Impact stories project briefHargeisa Bypass Road Construction ImplementorGovernment of Somaliland Ministry of Transport and Roads Development Target GroupGovernment 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 ValueUS$ 23,000,000 [...]

Enhancing market access for fresh produce through certification

Why this project? What How Contact Desired Results Project Insights Impact stories project briefEnhancing market access for fresh produce through certification ImplementorLead: Fresh Produce Exporters Association of Kenya (FPEAK). Others: Fresh Produce Consortium Kenya (FPC-K) and Kenya Flower Council (KFC). Target GroupFarmer groups and pack houses in Kenya Project ValueUS$ 485,000 Implementation Period2020 - 2022 Download [...]

Resilience and Inclusive Trade

RESILIENCE AND INCLUSIVE TRADE An adaptation story The story of climate change in the trade sector is not only one of mitigation and harnessing economic opportunities. The impact of increasingly severe weather events and harsher long-term conditions on economies in TMA focus regions is only likely to increase –affecting agricultural production and livelihoods in the […]

Theory of Change

Our Pillars For Success setREVStartSize({c: 'rev_slider_4_1',rl:[1240,1024,768,576],el:[535,534,500,400],gw:[1240,1024,778,480],gh:[535,535,500,400],type:'hero',justify:'',layout:'fullwidth',mh:"0"}); GUIDING STRATEGY Overview TMA’s work is underpinned by a series of interrelated propositions that guide what it does together with its partners. These propositions are underpinned by knowledge, assumptions and beliefs about how and why particular actions are expected to trigger particular changes. Propositions do not predict change. These [...]

DFID REPORT PAGE

TMA FCDO Independent Evaluation Reports setREVStartSize({c: 'rev_slider_179_2',rl:[1240,1024,768,576],el:[534,533,500,400],gw:[1240,1024,778,480],gh:[534,534,500,400],type:'standard',justify:'',layout:'fullwidth',mh:"0"}); Dear Donors, TradeMark Africa (TMA) was set up to lift barriers to trade in Africa, with the aim of reducing poverty by boosting the region’s economies. Its first phase ran from 2011 to 2017, and the second is ongoing. The UK’s Department for International Development (DFID) commissioned an [...]

Trade for poverty alleviation: Women and small traders

Advocacy and PPD dialogue platforms Programme

Why this project? What How Contact Desired Results Project Insights Impact stories project briefAdvocacy and PPD dialogue platforms Programme ImplementorTanzania Private Sector Foundation (TPSF) Target GroupPublic and Private Sector group Project ValueUS$2,280,000 Implementation PeriodSeptember 2018- August 2023 Download Project PDF Why this project?To strengthen and sustain Tanzania’s trade and investment; it is critical that an [...]

The Rwanda Electronic Single Window

project briefRwanda Electronic Single Window (ReSW) Why this project?The Rwanda Electronic Single Window (ReSW), which was effectively launched in 2012, represents a major initiative to facilitate trade, enhance international competitiveness, and promote development and regional integration, with the ultimate aim of reducing poverty. TMA provided $3.3 million for the first phase of this project from [...]

Zambia

TMA in Zambia TMA in Zambia TMA in Zambia TMEA in Zambia TMEA in Zambia TMEA in Zambia setREVStartSize({c: 'rev_slider_202_3',rl:[1240,1024,768,576],el:[643,643,500,400],gw:[1240,1024,778,480],gh:[643,643,500,400],type:'standard',justify:'',layout:'fullwidth',mh:"0"}); Overview Strategy 2 Results Framework Projects Evaluated Projects Impact Stories Contact Population (Millions) 18.38 2020 GDP (Billion) $18.11 2020 GDP Growth -2.8 % 2020 Inflation 15.7% 2020 Overview Strategy 2 Results Framework Projects Evaluated Projects [...]