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WT/TPR/S/330/REV.1 |
S-Table-III.7 |
Fiji |
2016 |
Measures |
Other measures, Quarantine requirements |
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Table 3.7 State-owned enterprises, 2015
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Reorganized Entities
- Category/entity: Biosecurity Authority of Fiji
- Core activities and social obligations: Manages quarantine controls at the borders to minimize the risk of exotic pests and diseases entering Fiji. (...)
- Government shareholding (%): 100
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WT/TPR/S/330/REV.1 |
S-III§118 |
Fiji |
2016 |
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Other measures |
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(...) Fiji acceded on 24 October 2012 to the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization, which was adopted by the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity on 29 October 2010 and entered into force on 12 October 2014.
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WT/TPR/S/330/REV.1 |
S-IV§10 |
Fiji |
2016 |
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Loans and financing |
Agriculture, Energy |
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In order to promote food security, Fiji continues to implement an import substitution programme. In July 2010, the programme was merged with the export finance programme to form the Import Substitution and Export Finance Facility (ISEFF), operated by the Reserve Bank of Fiji. Under the ISEFF, new and existing agricultural businesses involved in import substitution may apply for concessional loans for the production of fruits, vegetables, root crops, dairy produce, beef, aquaculture and renewable energy. (...)
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WT/TPR/S/330/REV.1 |
S-IV§14 |
Fiji |
2016 |
Sectors |
Tax concessions |
Agriculture, Energy |
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(...) New undertakings by businesses to process agricultural commodities into biofuels (e.g. ethanol) approved from 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2018 enjoy a ten-year tax holiday, provided the businesses invest at least F$1 million and employ 20 or more local workers. They also benefit from duty-free imports of machinery and equipment for their initial establishment and of chemicals needed for biofuel production.
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WT/TPR/S/330/REV.1 |
S-IV§153 |
Fiji |
2016 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Services |
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(...) During the review period, the Fijian Tourism Development Plan 2007-2016 set the framework for the sustainable development of the tourism sector. Fiji is seeking to diversify its source markets (especially to emerging countries in Asia), to further differentiate tourism services (e.g. ecotourism, spa tourism, specialized and boutique resorts) and to cater for the high-end tourism market with the aim of increasing visitors' spending and the average length of stay. (...)
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WT/TPR/S/330/REV.1 |
S-IV§24 |
Fiji |
2016 |
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Technical regulation or specifications |
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In recent years, the Fijian offshore fishing industry has suffered from reduced fish stocks, low tuna prices and stiff competition from foreign fishing vessels. Most fishing companies have had to substantially scale back their fishing operations. On a more positive note, since December 2012, the Fiji Tuna Boat Owners Association (FTBOA) and the Fiji Offshore Fisheries Association (FOFA) have enjoyed the benefits of "sustainable certification" for their albacore longline fishery by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC). [16] The industry expects this will open access to markets that source seafood products from certified fisheries, promote value addition (e.g. by processing albacore loins instead of exporting frozen whole fish), create jobs and increase export earnings. [17]
[16] MSC is an international certification for fisheries and seafood meeting sustainability standards.
[17] WWF online article, "Fiji's Path to A Sustainable Fishery", posted on 27 May 2013. Viewed at: http://wwf.panda.org/?208824/Fijis-Path-To-A-Sustainable-Fishery.
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WT/TPR/S/330/REV.1 |
S-IV§26 |
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2016 |
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The Government promotes the development of aquaculture through various schemes, including subsidies, concessional loans and investments. The objective is to (...) reduce inshore fishing pressure (...)
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WT/TPR/S/330/REV.1 |
S-IV§27 |
Fiji |
2016 |
Sectors |
Other environmental requirements |
Fisheries |
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The Ministry of Fisheries and Forests, through the Department of Fisheries, is the leading agency responsible for policy formulation, implementation and management of fisheries. The Offshore Fisheries Management Decree (OFMD) of 2012 and the Offshore Fisheries Management Regulations (OFRM) of 2014 are the main legislation regulating the fisheries sector. Both instruments incorporate Fiji's international and regional obligations regarding the sustainable management of highly migratory fish stock that passes through Fiji fisheries waters.
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WT/TPR/S/330/REV.1 |
S-IV§28 |
Fiji |
2016 |
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Other environmental requirements |
Fisheries |
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The 2012 Decree aims to ensure sustainable management and use of fisheries. It applies to fishing and related activities by Fijian citizens and foreigners. Licences and authorization requirements are set out for Fijian vessels fishing in Fiji waters and international waters, and for foreign fishing vessels, including when they are used by Fiji nationals on the high seas. The Minister responsible for Fisheries is mandated to provide general policy guidelines and declare a fishery as a "designated fishery" requiring management measures. The Permanent Secretary responsible for Fisheries may make allocations for any fishing activity, management plan or access agreement, and is in charge of issuing licences and setting their conditions. The Director of Fisheries is responsible for preparing a Fisheries Management Plan. The 2012 Decree established the Offshore Fisheries Advisory Council to advise the Minister on policy matters relating to fisheries management and sustainable use. Strengthened monitoring and surveillance procedures are set out as well as high penalties and fines for breaches to deter potential offenders.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/330/REV.1 |
S-IV§29 |
Fiji |
2016 |
Sectors |
Other price and market based measures |
Fisheries |
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The Tuna Development and Management Plan, as revised in 2014, aims at maximizing long-term economic returns to Fijians from tuna fishing. The Plan sets sustainable catch limits, an annual cap on the number of licences issued, and licence fees to support management of the fishery. The total allowable catch (TAC) limit within Fiji's EEZ is 12,000 metric tonnes of tuna (albacore, bigeye and yellowfin). In order to prevent overfishing and depletion of fish stocks, the cap on the number of licences was reduced from 110 to 70 in 2011 and to 60 in 2014. Accordingly, a total of 60 licences were issued in 2015, of which 51 for Fiji-flagged vessels and nine for foreign flagged vessels exclusively chartered by locals.
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