Est. 2010, we are a premier African Aid-for-Trade org. dedicated to boosting intra-African trade & increase its footprint in global trade. CEO
@Daveghbeer
.
#SaveTheDate
. Trade Development Forum is back in
#Kigali
, Rwanda, Dec 2-4, 2024.
#Theme
: Digital Trade. The event lives up to its billing of convening heads of state, ministers, private sector leads, regional economic blocs, multilateral banks. Stay tuned for more!
#SaveTheDate
TMEA &
@IOExport
signed an MoU aimed at supporting implemention of a
#digitaltrade
corridor between the UK and Kenya utilizing
@IOTA
’s
#DLT
, a $350,000 market commenced construction in Busia County to boost
#safetrade
and more in this week’s scoop! -
Revolutionise cross-border data exchange with TLIP!
Born from IOTA & TradeMark Africa, TLIP provides digital infrastructure for seamless trade info exchange. Powered by IOTA, TLIP ensures transparency, traceability, & integrity in shared data. 🚀
#TLIP
#GlobalTradeInnovation
We will also be showcasing how our Trade Logistics and Information Platform (TLIP) Programme in partnership wth
@iota
uses
#blockchain
tech to automate trade transactions! Visit our stand at the Global Village
#EDD21
to learn more!
🔗View stand here>>
Big news! TradeMark East Africa officially rebranded to TradeMark Africa & launched its official operations in Ghana. We're excited to continue driving down the costs of trading across borders in Africa & supporting African businesses to compete in global markets.
#12forAfrica
Join us in welcoming our new CEO, Mr. David Beer. His 20+ yrs international experience spans aid for trade, Governments and diplomacy, multilaterals, and development in the British Government & organisations across Africa. Read more:
Are you attending
#EDD22
? Visit our stand at the Global Village and enjoy an
#augmentedreality
experience where we are showcasing how our Trade Logistics and Information Platform (TLIP) Programme with
@iota
uses distributed ledger technology
#dlt
to automate trade transactions!
#East
Africa has been impacted by
#COVID19
. Cross border trade has especially declined. To discuss mitigation & trade strategies
@TradeMarkEA
has assembled an illustrious panel for a conversation on Monday April 6th 2020 2.30PM-4.00PM East Africa Time
#EATradePostCOVID19
.
@TradeMarkEastA
will be at the
#EDD21
from 15 -16 June! We look forward to seeing you at our interview session on 15th frm1250 CET to discuss our work towards ensuring continuous trade during the pandemic under the
#SafeTrade
Prog.
Register>>
Our CEO
@FrankMatsaert
has been awarded an MBE for services to Trade and Economic Development in East Africa
@jumuiya
. A recognition to brilliant, selfless and inspiring leadership. Congratulations Frank. >>
Finland has announced €12 million in funding to TradeMark Africa to support initiatives aimed at reducing the time and cost of cross-border trade in Africa.
TLIP is: A MESH OF GEARS - Many orgs join forces & move as one.
AN EXPRESS TRUCK – The Entire chain is considered a customer’s journey.
TECHNOLOGY - Empowers traders & makes exporting & importing easy connecting a global trading community & unlocking new trade destinations.
Can you guess the no. of docs an African entrepreneur is likely to fill in a single trade transaction? Approx 96, all on paper! Imagine how many papers are sourced to support trade transactions daily? Learn about our
#distributedledger
solution TLIP by visiting our stand @
#EDD22
Strides Towards One Africa Market: The Weekly Scoop, Feb 23, 2024: Learn how an innovative trade logistics platform is opening pathways for trade efficiency; how NTBs in
@Jumuiya
are costing millions of dollars in losses; the future of work with
#AI
& more
Are you an experienced SOFTWARE DEVELOPER with 5+ yrs of experience? Join
@iota
team & become part of testing & delivering new solutions for the trade ecosystem in E. Africa being developed in collaboration with
@TradeMarkEastA
and Govts. Apply here>>
The Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement came into force yesterday! Our work for the next six years will engage partners to contribute to the unlocking of economic potential through reducing barriers to trade and improving business competitiveness
#AfCFTA
#AfricaWeWant
Climate Change is real, and deforestation is one of its main contributing factors! TLIP will reduce use of paper, wastage occurring from delayed transactions and especially of highly perishable agricultural produce. Visit our stand at
#EDD22
to learn more.
Knowledgeable in trade/logistics/supply chain & enjoy tech with 7+ yrs in Prog Mgmt? Apply for PROJECT COORDINATOR
@iota
to join a team that will test & deliver new services for trade ecosystem in E. Africa. In partnership with
@TradeMarkEastA
& Govts >>
Benefits of TLIP for a flower trader:
⚡Instant access to
#trade
docs from source system, no more manual emails.
🕒Efficient data sharing, no duplicates.
👀Real-time consignment visibility, no delays.
📈Enhanced process
#efficiency
.
🌿
#Ecofriendly
shift to electronic data.
Breaking barriers and fostering collaboration. With the Collaborative Agreement, we will work with like-minded partners to prioritise global good.
@TLIP_io
catalyses an ecosystem where data flows seamlessly between trade entities, boosting trust, efficiency & decision-making.
Glad to sign a US$ 500,000 partnership with
@MINICT
and
@iposita_rwanda
to support Rwanda E-commerce Ecosysyem& Cross Border E-commerce.The project will be funded by
@NLinRwanda
🎉🎊
H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta CGH, President Republic of Kenya and H.E. Dr Abiy Ahmed, Prime Minister, Federal Republic of Ethiopia will this afternoon launch the Moyale One Stop Border Point (OSBP) expected to greatly improve efficiency of crossing the border.
#MoyaleOSBPLaunch
It's Official! We have completed & handed-over Rusizi & Rubavu Cross Border Market facilities to
@RwandaTrade
with support from
@UKinRwanda
&
@BelgiumMFA
Rwanda. 100's of traders to occupy & benefit 4rm decent working conditions, ultimately increase trade volumes
#RubavuRusiziCBT
The entire
@TradeMarkEastA
fraternity, Board, Council & staff are devastated to lose Allan Ngugi through a tragic road accident along the Southern Bypass, Nairobi on Wed 5th May 2021.Friends & family are welcome to share their tributes here>
#RIPAllanNgugi
The CEOs of TradeMarkAfrica
@daveghbeer
&
@TCatalystAfrica
@thedunne
paid a courtesy call 2 the new
@KRACorporate
@CG_KRA
earlier today. The 3 leaders talked about adopting new technologies 4 KRA while sustaining benefits of previous investments that enhance custom efficiency 1/3
Big moves in the Horn of Africa. The Gov of Djibouti & TradeMark Africa have launched a digital vehicle fleet management system to improve the efficiency of freight transport between Djibouti & Ethiopia. The project is funded by the EU through
@AFD_France
.
.
@TradeMarkEastA
today joined key stakeholders during the
@jumuiya
Trade Facilitation Sub- Committee meeting in
#Uganda
to discuss key strategies geared towards simplification of trade procedures & focus areas outlined by National Trade Facilitation Committees across the region.
With funding from
@UKinKenya
and DANIDA we supported the Kenya Maritime Single Window launching today. The Module will automate cargo, passenger & crew clearances
@Kenya_Ports
, enhancing ship turnaround times thus saving traders from costly delays.
#MSWLaunch
.
@TradeMarkEastA
is delighted to be in the company of H.E Amb.
@KFosterFCDO
as she launches the main construction phase of the 22.5 km
#HargeisaBypass
in
#Somaliland
which is aimed at unlocking trade & inclusive economic potential through transport infrastructure
Our leadership team on the ground in Somaliland assessing some of our work there including the 22.5KM Hargeisa Bypass which is nearing completion& expected to improve cargo evacuation along the Berbera Corridor, linking Somaliland& Ethiopia 1/2
.
@TBS_Tanzania
and
@TradeMarkEastA
have today signed a financing agreement worth TZS 9 billion aimed at guiding the development, enforcement, and implementation of standards, quality management systems, laboratory testing capacity, and accreditation.
At
#EUKenyaBusinessForum
Signed funding Agm't of Euro 25M from
@EUinKenya
for implementation of 5-year Business Environment & Export Enhancement Prog (BEEEP) which will facilitate Kenya's environmentally sustainable export eco system & support Gov't to create conducive bizz env't
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa
@ECA_OFFICIAL
has signed an MOU with
#TMEA
aimed at supporting efforts towards realisation of the vision of a continental free trade area in
#Africa
#AfricaWeWant
TMEA CEO
@FrankMatsaert
Through support from our development partners,TMEA’s Safe Trade Facility aims to set up Safe Trade Zones that will see small-scale cross border traders trade with ease during and after the
#Covid19
pandemic.Together we are much stronger than we are alone.
.
#IWD20
We celebrate successes of our proactive adoption of policies which continue to remove everything that holds anyone back in the workplace. Such successes include: Women now hold 47% of manag't positions & C-Suite represent'n is at 50-50.
#Equity
#Inclusion
#Diversity
.
@TradeMarkEastA
is working closely with its partners including
@EUinKenya
to ensure that the impacts of
#COVID19
on
#trade
are minimised thru implementation of its Safe Trade Emergency Facility Programme. Here's a video highlighting what we're upto >>
We congratulate
@jumuiya
on commissioning an online platform to measure the performance of the 22 OSBPs across the region. The Sec. Gen. of
@jumuiya
H.E Dr.
@pmathuki
unveiled the OSBP Measurement Tool at the AU High Level Private Sector Forum taking place in Nairobi this week.
By building prosperity thru
#trade
, TMEA's results continue firing enthusiasm among partners to create environments for E. Africans to prosper. Presenting results frm 2019/20 & aspirations for the future, we'll keep
#MovingForwardTogether
to prosperity>>
TMEA CEO
@FrankMatsaert
- We don't want to just make trade efficient across the region,
#WeWant
to see consumers & wider economy reap benefits of efficient trade. Research will help us understand pinch points that will inform our portfolio responses."
@AERCAFRICA
+TMEA sign MOU
Now complete, Somaliland's Hargeisa bypass will reduce transit times from Berbera Port to Ethiopia; enhance corridor capacity that recently benefited from other major interventions along the major trade route
#TMAAnnualReport2021_2022
#ConnectAfrica4Trade
Excited to advance
#AfCFTA
by signing partnership MOU wt
@AfroChampions
TMEA CEO
@FrankMatsaert
- "We are delighted in partnering with
@AfroChampions
to help support the realisation of the largest trade agreement which will increase Africa’s trade, increase GDPs and create jobs"
Until recently,exporters & importers of fresh produce to & from Kenya had to undergo a registration process tht took btn 10-28 days wth the traders filling in a total of 13 docs! The process in now much faster! Read about this & more on our Weekly Scoop!>>
Our Chief Technical Officer
@AllenAsiimwe1
hosted
@WFP_Africa
&
@USAIDEastAfrica
4 discussions on innovation for supply chain manage't & logistics 2 ease movement of humanitarian goods in the East, Horn & South of🌍. Keep it here 4 more logistics innovations
@albanuzz
#SavetheDate
TMEA will be participating in this year’s
@WTO
#Aid4Trade
Stocktaking Event . We look forward to seeing you at our virtual session on how we’re using innovation to Promote
#SafeTrade
in Eastern Africa.
🗓Register here >>
Happy to have just signed a Ksh 1.3b Financing Agreement with the Government of Kenya for 4 infrastructure projects namely; Magongo Road in Msa, Busia Jumuiya Market, Busia Town-Busia OSBP Link Road& Pending Works Malaba OSBP
We are delighted to sign a $53M partnership MoU wt Govt of Rwanda & marks the official start of TMEA’s phase two interventions in Rwanda (2018-2023). Thanks to donors
@DFID_UK
@UKinRwanda
@USAIDRwanda
@RwandaInBelgium
4 support. Over 100,000 jobs to be created over the next 6 yrs
DRC and TradeMark Africa celebrate the completion of upgrades at Kalundu Port in Sud-Kivu. The project exemplifies a successful public- private partnership for sustainable economic development and regional integration in
#Africa
.
The Djibouti-Ethiopia corridor will benefit from a cutting-edge fleet management system, reducing truck idle times and optimising logistics. The EU has committed €32 million to a programme dedicated to the Promotion of Regional Economic Integration in the Horn of Africa...
Since 2011,
@TradeMarkEastA
has worked with
@jumuiya
to harmonise priority Standards. Harmonisation of Standards facilitates trade by enabling business that trade across the region to comply with common standards agreed upon.
#Standards4Trade
Fruitful discussions w/Somaliland ministerial delegation led by Min of Fin Hon. Saad. Encouraged by progress of ongoing progs designed 2 enhance efficiency of
#BerberaCorridor
& explored opps 4 econ devp't. Flagship proj funded by
@FCDOGovUK
#HargeisaByPass
now at 99% completion
Just in: Under the leadership of
@NLinKenya
supported by
@denmarkinkenya
&
@EUinKenya
@trademarkafrica
with 🇰🇪 Gov't & Private Sector has kicked off plans to shift transport of fresh exports from Air to Sea. This is the first major move by 🇰🇪 towards the green shift in exports.
Multiple investments at Mombasa port worth US$36,340,000 and focusing on port infrastructure, modern machines & automated processes has reduced import time through the port from 11.2 days in 2010 to 5.5 days in 2017.
☘️ Congratulations to
@EABCjumuiya
CEO
@pmathuki
on his appointment as the incoming Secretary General of the EAC
@jumuiya
. We look forward to strengthening our partnership with the
@jumuiya
to facilitate increased trade and prosperity for the region.
The Board, Council, Management and Staff of
@TradeMarkEastA
are saddened by the passing of H.E. Dr John Pombe Magufuli, President of the United Republic of Tanzania. Our deepest sympathies and condolences to the Family, Government and the Great Citizens of Tanzania at this moment
If Covid-19, indeed, postponed the future; are
#EastAfrican
economies waving or drowning? Our research w/
@ECA_OFFICIAL
&
@AERCAFRICA
established that intra-EAC trade exhibited great resilience despite
#Covid19
. We discuss this & more on Wednesday 17 FEB. Ask 4 link +Join us 👇
Building on success! Phase I of our horticultural project linked 27,854 farmers to markets & sold 50,000 tons of produce worth TZS 42.7B.
With Phase II now underway, we’re set to expand these achievements and further boost Tanzania’s economy. Here's to even greater impact!
This morning, the first passenger cruise ship of 2019 docked at Port of Mombasa’s new world class cruise ship terminal with 400 tourists onboard. Big gain for tourism. Terminal upgrading is 96.5% complete w/joint funding 4rm
@Kenya_Ports
&
@FinnishEmbNBO
thru
@TradeMarkEastA
/1
At the
#BlueInvest
conference hosted by
@EUinKenya
, we had the opportunity to share progress of the
#EU
-funded BEEEP programme.
The Kenya-EU EPA flagship programme seeks to promote green economic growth and decent jobs in avocado, mango, and vegetable value chains.
The
#AfCFTA
Report is officially launched! Download the ‘Creating a Unified Africa- Towards the implementation of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area’ report here>>
#implementingAfCFTA
Excited to launch Phase II of TMA & TAHA project, supported by $2.1M grant. Focus: market access, sustainable trade, farmer empowerment with training & digital solutions. We celebrate this milestone funded by FCDO, Norway, & Ireland, aiming to boost exports & empower farmers.
Excited to host our inaugural Regional Private Sector Committee (RPSC), an advisory body to our board which will ensure our programmes are aligned with the private sector priorities. The body brings together regional private sector & civil society partners.
🏆 Dive into
@TLIP_io
's journey! From coffee to fish, TLIP's pilots showcased game-changing benefits in UK gov trials by saving time, costs, and boosting customs decisions. Plus, it's revolutionising SPS info in EAC for health and trade integrity. 🌿💰
#GlobalTrade
#EACInnovation
📡Join us tomorrow Sept 8, 2020 from 12:00pm EAT for the virtual roll out of the
@jumuiya
Regional Electronic Cargo & Driver Tracking System (RECDTS) event that is set to issue jointly recognised
#EAC
#COVID19
digital certificates. Link here >>
#SafeTrade
Remember to join us today from 2.30-4.00pm EAT for a virtual chat on the impacts of
#COVID2019
and proposed interventions in Eastern African Trade! Post your questions below!
#EATradePostCovid19
The private sector associations and corporates in the
@jumuiya
are pushing for the six countries to embrace a recovery strategy in post Covid-19 pandemic dubbed BEABEA (Buy East Africa Build East Africa). Read more on our Weekly Scoop!>>
#EATradePostCovid19
Join us tomorrow from 11.00am for a live demo of how the Trade Logistics Information Platform system works showcased by
@iota
's very own project lead, Jens Lund-Nielsen. We are in the digital section at the
#EDD22
Global Village.
Are you attending
#EDD22
? Visit our stand at the Global Village and enjoy an
#augmentedreality
experience where we are showcasing how our Trade Logistics and Information Platform (TLIP) Programme with
@iota
uses distributed ledger technology
#dlt
to automate trade transactions!
We have today signed an MoU with
@comesa_lusaka
that will boost
#trade
facilitation initiatives in the COMESA region. CEO
@FrankMatsaert
- Our technical expertise in trade & high impact programmes provides a great opportunity to promote regional integration and support
#AfCFTA
We are excited to participate in
@OWITNairobi
's Conference! The ground-breaking
#AfCFTA
agreement presents immeasurable opportunities for trade in Africa! Join our
#WomenInTrade
Prog. Director
@gatuheirwe1
as she discusses the Future of Businesses in Africa today from 10.45am