The aim of this project was to execute the development and implementation of the Livestock Information and Traceability System (LITS database) in Ethiopia. Following steps were undertaken to fullfill this task:

• Brief desk study from the Service Provider’s head office
  Initial field visit of three experts. This expert mission included 15 working days of the IT System architect, 15 working days of the AIT business analyst and 10 working days of the AIT field operations expert.
  
• Elaboration of the technology specifications for the procurement for hosting and backing up the database
  
• Development of comprehensive LITS database: based on the agreed specifications, the Service Provider customized the software by adapting the relevant parameters, layouts and workflows.
  
• Provision of user manuals: User manuals were provided for database administrators and for end users in English language.
  
• Presentation of the software and manuals: in the course of a second expert mission to Addis Ababa the Service Provider presented the customized software and the corresponding manuals.
  
• Training of trainers on utilization of the database: the Service Provider provided a training (15 working days) by the AIT business analyst in Addis Ababa.
  Training of database manager on maintenance of the database and its software.
  
• Maintenance and Support: The Service Provider’s support team was available during business hours (9:00 – 17:00 CET) Monday through Friday providing third level support. First and second level support shall be organized by local staff of the organisation.
  Provision of a Service Warranty and Maintenance Period from 11/2017 t0 11/2018.
  

Currently, the ETLIT System is ready to be utilised in the pilot region of Oromia and Tigray before the national roll-out is implemented. Refreshing trainings have been carried out and a follow up project under sponsoring of the WB has been tendered.