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WT/TPR/G/300 |
G-II§31 |
China |
2014 |
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From 2008 to 2012, China accumulatively closed down backward production capacities of 117 million tonnes in iron-making, 78 million tonnes in steel production, and 775 million tonnes in cement. Accordingly, China's energy consumption per GDP unit lowered by 17.2% and chemical oxygen demand and total sulfur dioxide emission respectively dropped by 15.7% and 17.5% respectively. In 2013, the energy consumption per GDP unit dropped by another 3.7%. Chemical oxygen demand and emissions of sulfur dioxide, ammonia nitrogen, nitrogen oxides dropped respectively by 2.9%, 3.5%, 3.1% and 4.7% respectively.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/300 |
G-III§32 |
China |
2014 |
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On 10 June 2013, the Catalogue for the Guidance of the Advantageous Industries in Central and Western Regions for Foreign Investment (2013 Amendment)(hereinafter "the Verification Catalogue")came into force, which was the third amendment since its first promulgation in 2000. (…) The new Catalogue encourages foreign investors to invest in labor-intensive industries complying with environmental protection requirements in central and western China, and to promote the initiatives of saving and comprehensive utilization of resources and improve the development of the service sector.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/302 |
G-III§8 |
Chinese Taipei |
2014 |
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The SII (Statute for Industrial Innovation) also focuses on green policies. It requires competent authorities to assist enterprises in developing and adopting green initiatives, including measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adopt pollution control technologies, among others. The SII also encourages green procurement by government departments and agencies. Other key areas identified by the SII for development facilitation include innovations, branding, industrial-academic cooperation and the establishment of R&D centers.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/305 |
G-I§8 |
Djibouti |
2014 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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Djibouti aims to achieve all its trade policy goals while enhancing social inclusion and promoting economic growth and sustainable development. The purpose of this report is to provide a broad overview of the way in which Djibouti's trade policy is formulated and to highlight the country's current and future trade policy priorities.
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WT/TPR/G/305 |
G-V§11 |
Djibouti |
2014 |
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The energy sector plays a critical role in the socio economic development of the Republic of Djibouti. Medium and long term energy prospects are favourable thanks to the country's geothermal, solar and wind power potential and to the interconnection with Ethiopia, which also has vast hydroelectric capacity .
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/305 |
G-V§23 |
Djibouti |
2014 |
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Djibouti has significant agricultural, fishing and livestock resources although it continually faces the challenges of a harsh climate, drought and food insecurity. The development strategy for the primary sector seeks to create conditions for sustainable food security and to contribute to poverty reduction, economic development and the country's regional integration. The main objectives of development in the primary sector target the following priorities:
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• promotion of the rational exploitation of fishery resources; and
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WT/TPR/G/305 |
G-V§24 |
Djibouti |
2014 |
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(…) The role of government in creating employment and reducing social vulnerability is reflected in the Fisheries Master Plan as part of an approach that develops existing potential and reduces food dependency through:
• proposals for new methods of fisheries management;
• new approaches for the local market;
• more active methods of social organization, while consolidating the progress made so far; and
• protection of an environment that is still fragile.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/298 |
G-III§1 |
Ghana |
2014 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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Ghana is enthusiastic about the development-oriented outcomes that the Doha Round could achieve if negotiation builds momentum. The Doha Round has the potential to reverse the marginalization of some developing countries and least developed countries and help them to meet the Millennium Development Goals. A successful conclusion to the Doha Round and a reinvigorated multilateral trading system would deliver opportunities to all participants, including the smallest, weakest and most vulnerable economies. The development imperative remains crucial. Consequently, WTO members must take a dynamic approach to fulfilling it, bringing developing and least developed countries fully within reach of the new trading opportunities that can help them to alleviate poverty and put their economies on the path of sustainable growth and development.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/306 |
G-III§20 |
Hong Kong, China |
2014 |
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On the plurilateral front, HKC is a participant of the Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA) and Information Technology Agreement (ITA). We are also taking part in the Trade in Services Agreement (TISA) and Environmental Goods Agreement (EGA) negotiations.
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WT/TPR/G/306 |
G-III§24 |
Hong Kong, China |
2014 |
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HKC together with 13 other WTO Members announced on 24 January 2014 an initiative to begin preparations for negotiations to liberalize trade in environmental goods. The negotiations on the EGA were formally launched on 8 July 2014, with the goal of eliminating tariffs on a wide range of environmental goods. HKC is committed to working towards the timely and successful conclusion of the EGA.
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