Development and Operation of an Enhanced Livestock Identification and Traceability System Integrated with an Animal Health Information System in Tanzania (TANLITS)

Project Description

The Government of Tanzania (GoT) resolved to establish and operate a Livestock Identification and Traceability System (LITS). It commissioned a consultancy study to recommend appropriate LITS for Tanzania (hereafter called TANLITS) that was conducted in August-September 2008, and procured essential hardware. This project as a logical follow-up step aimed to develop, customize and operationalise a computerized central database for TANLITS to be tested and validated in a pilot region.

The system was introduced stepwise in certain parts of the territory of Tanzania, i.e. in zones and/or compartments. The project also provided training on database management and linked the established TANLITS with Animal Health (Veterinary Services Needs) and Animal Production (Animal Production Needs) Information Management Systems.

Services provided:

• Conduct Client Needs Analysis (e.g. key components of the information system and potential interfaces; IT infrastructure where the AIT is placed; review hardware solution procured; evaluate the proposed AIT and advise on network requirements)
• Design and develop the AIT Software Solution (prepare detailed technical specifications, business processes, use cases, data description, roles and responsibilities of system partners; Software Programming; Development and Provision of interlinking with other Livestock Information Management Systems; Content Management System and Reporting)
• Customization, Installation and Testing of AIT (e.g. Configuration of Process Engines, Servers, Field Data Capture; Installation and test of application inclusive GIS functionality; Configuration of user roles and privileges; Application for data capture in the field using SMS channel; Provide Source Codes)
• Preparation of Standard Operation Procedures and Guidelines
• Establishment of Help Line and PR Communication Desk
• Training of Trainers
• Provision of Software Manuals
• Participation in Field testing and Implementation

Country

Tanzania

Origin of Funding

FAO

Name of Client

Ministry of Livestock Development and Fisheries of Tanzania

Project Dates

04/2013 – 08/2014

Project Value [EUR]

205.000 US $

Proportion carried out by ADT Project Consulting

Staff provided