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Transforming Agricultural Trade with ATMIS: Enhancing Efficiency and Transparency in Tanzania

The Agriculture Integrated Management Information System for Trade (ATMIS) revolutionizes Tanzania's agricultural sector by transitioning from manual to electronic processes in trade and plant health services. Launched in collaboration with TradeMark East Africa, ATMIS streamlines access to essential permits, licenses, and certificates for traders, significantly reducing processing time from days to under an hour. With ongoing implementation across regulatory bodies and crop boards, ATMIS aims to strengthen government revenue, eliminate fraudulent certifications, and foster confidence in Tanzania’s agricultural commodities in international markets.

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Transforming Agricultural Trade with ATMIS: Enhancing Efficiency and Transparency in Tanzania

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  1. Ministry of Agriculture Integrated Agriculture Management Information System for Trade (ATMIS) Katemani Mdili / Dorah Amuli Plant Health Services Ministry of Agriculture

  2. The Genesis of ATMIS • 2014- TradeMark East Africa engaged the Ministry of Agriculture on the idea transforming the manual based operations to electronic target -Plant Health Services • 2016 – the scope was expanded to all Regulatory bodies and Crop Boards under the Ministry • The MoU was signed to develop ATMIS • Development Business Procedure Document • Development of ATMIS • InfoWise System Ltd & Rana Technologies Ltd were awarded the contract

  3. Objectives of Project • Development of web-based and mobile enabled platforms that will allow traders dealing in the agricultural sector to access: • Various Import Permits • Registration and Licenses • Phytosanitary Certificates • Under Single Window System

  4. Regulatory Institutions/Gvt Dept • Plant Health Services -PHS • Tropical Pesticides Research Institute – TPRI • Tanzania Official Seed Certification Institute – TOSCI • Tanzania Fertilizer Regulatory Authority – TFRA • National Food Reserve Dept -NFRA

  5. Crop Boards • Tobacco Board • Cashew Nut Board • Cotton Board • Pyrethrum Board • Tea Board • Sisal Board • Sugar Board • Coffee Board

  6. Before ATMIS Documents check and Assessment Assessment Approval Issuance of control Number Physical Submission of Applications Payment Submission Payments Inspection and Treatment Supervision More than 7 steps 2-5 Days Certificate/Permit Issuance

  7. Processing under ATMIS Payment Online, Bank or Mobile Transfer, Application online Application Received, Assessed and Issuance of Control Number Inspection and Treatment Supervision Certificate/ Permit Issuance 4-5 simple Steps <1hr

  8. Registration www.atmis.kilimo.go.tz

  9. Registration and Applications • A Dealer is required to preform 3 simple steps • Register Online (Once) • Attach Important documents egBussinesLisence, TIN No. etc • Add user Accounts • A dealer can apply to any Regulatory or Crop Board

  10. Permit Processing • Applications Received to the Respective Regulatory or Crop Board eg • (Phytosanitary Certificates) • Plant Health Services -36 Boarder Points • After Processed, Payment, and Inspection • A permit can be Issued

  11. Payments • Fees are automatically generated • Invoice are returned to the applicant with GePG control Number • Invoice consist details of fees and services to paid for • When Payments are made - ATMIS updates automatically • Services are immediately provided when the payments are confirmed

  12. Status of Implementation • 2 Regulatory Bodies and 4 Crop Boards have gone Live • 3 Regulatory Bodies and 4 Crop Boards are yet to start with ATMIS • Only 9 Inspectorate Posts under PHS are using ATMS

  13. Overall Outcomes • Government Revenue Collection strengthened and Improved –all services under MoA to be provided through ATMIS • Fraudulent Certificates eliminated – system can easily link with customs and hence verification can be done prior import/export • Reduced time for services delivery • Increased confidence on Tanzania Agric commodities in International Trade • Harmonized measures and procedures • Reports (Imports/Export) readily available

  14. Achievements • ATMIS was Officially inaugurated by the Prime Minister on August 8th, 2019, Some of the tangible achievements includes • Reduced Authentications enquires from an average 20 to 2-3/Month. • Positive Responses from Dealers and Stakeholders • Increased Revenue Collection from various Inspectorate Stations • Reduced time to provide service to less than 1hr • Reduced Non-compliance notifications)

  15. The Way Forward • Putting a cut-off to manual operations • Reserving resources to implement the system • Aligning to Vision/Mission/Strategic plan • Providing leadership- The Ministry • Process knowledge (not for few people only) • Dedicating staff-time for change • ICT Equipment and Resources (Computers, Printers, Internet) • Integration with other electronic Systems eg TANCIS, eSWS

  16. Acknowledgement • The Ministry of Agriculture – Leadership • TradeMark East Afrika-Sponsorship and Coordination • InfoWise Systems Ltd and Rana Technologies Limited –Design and Development

  17. 5 Min Video documentary

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