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A few years ago, the cargo handling section of Mombasa port teamed with dusty and sweaty workers busy hauling  heavy packages on their backs, from the warehouses to the waiting lorries. Injuries and chest pains were a norm. One of these workers was Humphrey Agini. He recounts how the polluted and risky work environment caused him […]
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 […]
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 [...]
Africa is at the centre of a mobile technology revolution which is already benefiting traditionally disadvantaged groups. According to interviews, SMS appears to be the most preferred means for informal traders to report NTBs. Although there exists online NTB reporting systems at the national level in Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania utilizing SMS, as well as […]
The landscape of international trade has evolved significantly in recent years, characterised by growing complexity and the emergence of new opportunities and challenges. Trade policies play a pivotal role in shaping the economic trajectory of nations, and well-crafted trade agreements have the potential to lift countries out of poverty while promoting sustainable development. New trade […]
Establishing a Formal Trade Portal A Trade Portal is a web-based trade facilitation tool that provides reliable and up to date information on all laws, regulations and procedures for traders and government agencies involved in the import and export of goods. The tool complements the overall goal of the electronic single window since it reduces […]
What you need to know: The National Trade Policy 2023, set to be officially launched tomorrow by Deputy Prime Minister Dr Doto Biteko, replaces the 2003 version and incorporates provisions for regional trade agreements, technological advancements and climate change Dar es Salaam. The government has come up with a revised trade policy that seeks to accommodate […]
It is a privilege to witness the growth of TradeMark Africa (TMA) as it reimagines and reshapes trade dynamics across Africa. TMA’s transformative approach and successful outcomes have firmly established it as an effective vehicle for donor investment in trade development; consequently, donor confidence has remained steady over the years. TMA’s dedication to overcoming challenges […]
In 2019, TradeMark Africa and the IOTA Foundation partnered to change trade processes by removing bottlenecks associated with paperwork, lack of access to information and slow approvals. Under the Trade Logistics Information Pipeline (TLIP) programme, TMA and IOTA set out to develop and implement an electronic exchange of trade information across borders, aiming to reduce […]
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 […]
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