Ministry of Agriculture Integrated Agriculture Management Information System

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 - Trade. Mark 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 Mo. U was signed to develop ATMIS • Development Business Procedure Document • Development of ATMIS • Info. Wise 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 Physical Submission of Applications Inspection and Treatment Supervision Certificate/Per mit Issuance Payment Submission Assessment Approval Issuance of control Number Payments More than 7 steps 2 -5 Days

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

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 Ge. PG 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 Mo. A 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 8 th, 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 1 hr • 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, e. SWS

Acknowledgement § § § The Ministry of Agriculture – Leadership Trade. Mark East Afrika-Sponsorship and Coordination Info. Wise Systems Ltd and Rana Technologies Limited – Design and Development

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