Revolutionizing Agricultural Trade: The ATMIS Project in Tanzania
Explore the innovative Agriculture Management Information System for Trade (ATMIS) project in Tanzania, a digital transformation initiative aimed at streamlining operations for traders in the agricultural sector. Developed in collaboration with various regulatory bodies and crop boards, ATMIS simplifies the process of obtaining import permits, licenses, and phytosanitary certificates through web-based and mobile platforms. Discover how ATMIS enhances efficiency by reducing steps and time required for certification issuance.
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Ministry of Agriculture Integrated Agriculture Management Information System for Trade (ATMIS) Katemani Mdili / Dorah Amuli Plant Health Services Ministry of Agriculture
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
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
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
Crop Boards Tobacco Board Cashew Nut Board Cotton Board Pyrethrum Board Tea Board Sisal Board Sugar Board Coffee Board
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
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
Registration www.atmis.kilimo.go.tz
Registration and Applications A Dealer is required to preform 3 simple steps Register Online (Once) Attach Important documents eg Bussines Lisence, TIN No. etc Add user Accounts A dealer can apply to any Regulatory or Crop Board
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
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
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
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
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)
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
Acknowledgement The Ministry of Agriculture Leadership TradeMark East Afrika-Sponsorship and Coordination InfoWise Systems Ltd and Rana Technologies Limited Design and Development
