project brief

Integrated Border Management for Horohoro

Implementor

Tanzania Revenue Authority

Target Group

Border officials, transporters, importers and exporters in Tanzania/East Africa

Project Value

US$500,000

Implementation Period

February 2019 – December 2020

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Why this project?

The support will be channelled to specific border posts, such as Horohoro and Sirari (two more will be identified); In these borders, the support will set 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, hardware, furniture and equipment.

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

Desired Results:

Improved Efficiency in clearance of goods and persons and reduce time to cross the border by 30%

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