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G/SCM/N/284/AUS |
Australia |
2016 |
Sustainable fisheries management |
Grants and direct payments |
Fisheries |
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Environment related objective
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To demonstrate WA fisheries are fished and managed sustainably, and to enhance/maintain market access for WA commercial fisheries; Specifically to fund the cost of WA's 47 commercial fisheries (wild fishery harvest and aquaculture) achieving the Marine Stewardship Council environmental standard
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Marine Stewardship Council certification
Background: Changing worldwide trends of increasing environmental concern about the state of fisheries and the potential impact of market access led the WA Cabinet to facilitate independent third party certification of WA's commercial fisheries. In 2012 the WA Cabinet approved the initiative, and allocated $14. 5 m for the project.
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For pre-assessments the subsidy is provided to the Conformity Assessment Bodies (CAB) on the approval of the Department.
For full-assessments, the subsidy is provided to the CAB on the approval of the fishery client and the Department.
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Type of measure
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Government funds the full cost of the independent Conformity Assessment Bodies (CAB) undertaking the pre-assessment, full assessment and first annual surveillance
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Financial years 2013/2014 and 2014/2015
Duration of the subsidy: Four financial years - 2012/2013 to 2015/2016 inclusive
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Keywords
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Fish
Sustainable
Environment
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/CHL |
Chile |
2016 |
Sustainable fisheries management |
Grants and direct payments, Non-monetary support |
Fisheries |
Small-Scale Fishing Promotion Fund (FFPA) |
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Environment related objective
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To foster the sustainable development of the Chilean small-scale fisheries sector and support small-scale fishermen's organizations legally established in Chile to improve the living and working conditions of their members, in a resource- and environment-friendly manner:
(a) by developing infrastructure for small-scale fishing;
(b) by providing training and technical assistance for small-scale fishermen and organizations thereof;
(c) by restocking the hydrobiological resources mainly exploited by small-scale fishermen; and
(d) by marketing fisheries products and managing production centres.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Small-Scale Fishing Promotion Fund (FFPA)
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Small-scale fishermen's organizations legally established in Chile that submit projects seeking to improve the living and working conditions of their members in a sustainable and resource- and environment-friendly manner
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Type of measure
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Full or partial funding of projects managed by small-scale fishermen's organizations through a national public tender system
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2009 - 2014
Duration of the subsidy: The programme is of indefinite duration. The subsidy is determined and provided on a fiscal year basis.
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Keywords
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Fish
Sustainable
Natural resources
Environment
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/CHL |
Chile |
2016 |
Sustainable fisheries management |
Grants and direct payments |
Fisheries |
Fisheries Administration Fund (FAP) |
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Environment related objective
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To promote the sustainable development of fisheries activities
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Fisheries Administration Fund (FAP)
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Small-scale fishermen's organizations legally established in Chile that submit projects
As a general rule, the FAP finances:
a. fisheries and aquaculture research projects;
b. programmes for the monitoring, control and management of fisheries activities;
c. programmes and projects for the promotion and development of small-scale fisheries;
d. workforce reintegration programme for former industry workers;
e. training activities for both current and former fishing industry workers;
f. high-level technical study programmes for both current and former fishing industry workers;
g. social support programmes for former workers of the extractive or processing fishing industry;
h. projects for research into and restoration of the habitat of hydrobiological species of significance to recreational fishing, and programmes for the promotion, dissemination, management, monitoring and control of this activity;
i. programmes and projects promoting the consumption of hydrobiological resources; and
j. fisheries recovery programmes for small-scale fishermen, crews of special vessels and factory workers.
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Type of measure
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Full or partial funding of projects, on the basis of competitive bidding aimed at small-scale fishermen's organizations and allocated directly to the beneficiaries, in the following four areas:
• promotion and development of small-scale fisheries, and; • training, social support and occupational re-training for both displaced and non-displaced fishing industry workers; • research in relation to, and promotion, development, management, monitoring and control of, recreational fishing activities; and
• promotion of the human consumption of marine products.
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2010 - 2014
Duration of the subsidy: The programme is of indefinite duration. The subsidy is determined and provided on a fiscal year basis.
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Keywords
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Fish
Sustainable
Wildlife
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G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD. 2 |
European Union: Belgium |
2016 |
General environmental protection |
Tax concessions |
Energy |
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Environment related objective
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To encourage enterprises, especially the energy-intensive ones, to conclude an environmental agreement and have environmental permits
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Belgium - Federal State: Excise duty on Energy Products and Electricity
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The tax measures apply to the business consumption of energy-intensive enterprises engaged in economic activity involving production, trading or the provision of services, including mining and agricultural activities and liberal professions. These enterprises are required to have concluded an environmental agreement.
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Type of measure
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Excise duties reduction and exemption
Energy-intensive enterprises holding an environmental permit are granted a zero rate, while a reduced rate (normally 50%) is applied to other enterprises which hold such a permit.
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2013 - 2014
Duration of the subsidy: The reduced excise rates provided for in Article 419 of the Programme Law of 27 December 2004 have been in force since 1 January 2005. The scheme is valid for ten years from the date of its entry into force.
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Keywords
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G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD. 2 |
European Union: Belgium |
2016 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Tax concessions |
Energy |
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Environment related objective
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To protect the environment by encouraging the placing on the market of biofuels; To allow fuels from a renewable source to compete with fuels of fossil origin, the cost price of which is significantly lower; To compensate for the difference between the production costs and the market price of renewable energy
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Belgium - Federal State: Reduced Excise rates for Biofuels
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Fossil/renewable fuel mixtures; bioethanol and biodiesel
In particular, the fossil fuels concerned are:
- unleaded petrol:
• with an octane number of 98 or a lower sulphur and aromatics content or;
• with an octane number lower than 98;
- diesel with a sulphur content by weight not exceeding 50 mg/kg.
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Type of measure
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The aid is granted in the form of a reduction in the excise rate when the fuel is released for domestic consumption.
The reduction in the excise rate for bioethanol and biodiesel is granted in the form of a reduction in the excise rate applicable to fos
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2013 - 2014
Duration of the subsidy: The duration of the scheme is limited to six years.
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Keywords
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Bio
Renewable
Energy
Environment
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD. 2 |
European Union: Belgium |
2016 |
Air pollution reduction |
Grants and direct payments |
Services |
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Environment related objective
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To support combined road-rail transport and single-wagonload traffic; To increase the share of rail transport, particularly when it comes to transporting sea containers and moving goods between activity centres (the preference is given to combined transport but not to a competing, more polluting means of transport)
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Belgium - Federal State: Promotion of Combined Rail Transport of Intermodal Transport Units in 2013 (6 months) and 2014; Aid for Single-Wagonload Traffic in 2013 (6 months) and 2014
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Combined road-rail transport and single-wagonload traffic
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Type of measure
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Direct subsidy
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2013 - 2014
Duration of the subsidy: Ends on 31 December 2014
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Keywords
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G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD. 2 |
European Union: Belgium |
2016 |
General environmental protection |
Grants and direct payments, Tax concessions |
Manufacturing, Services |
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Environment related objective
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To promote sustainable development of Walloon Region
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Belgium - Walloon Region: Aid for SMEs:
Decree of 11 March 2004 – Implementation Order of 6 May 2004
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SMEs that undertake to carry out one or more operations aimed at achieving sustainable development and promoting job creation
The incentives are only awarded if they will make a decisive contribution to achieving these aims.
The premiums are awarded to SMEs in the industrial, handicraft, tourism, trade and services sectors.
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Type of measure
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Investment premium (non-repayable premium) irrespective of the investment financing method. Investments eligible to receive a premium are those in tangible and intangible fixed assets.
Exemption from the tax on income from immovable assets (maximum five
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2013 - 2014
Duration of the subsidy: No time - limit has been fixed for the implementation of the scheme and the budget is adopted annually.
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Keywords
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G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD. 2 |
European Union: Belgium |
2016 |
General environmental protection |
Grants and direct payments, Tax concessions |
All products/economic activities |
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Environment related objective
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To assist the sustainable development of the Region, without compromising the balance between the economic, social and environmental components of sustainable development
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Belgium - Walloon Region: Aid for Disadvantaged Regions: Decree of 11 March 2004 on regional incentives in favour of large enterprises Implementation Order of 6 May 2004
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Large enterprises which have operational headquarters situated in a development zone in the Walloon Region and which have an investment programme significantly contributing to sustainable development (Such investments must not compromise the balance between the economic, social and environmental components of sustainable development)
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Type of measure
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Investment premium (non-repayable premium) irrespective of the investment financing method. Investments eligible to receive a premium are those in tangible and intangible fixed assets.
Exemption from the tax on income from immovable assets (maximum seve
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2013 - 2014
Duration of the subsidy: No time - limit has been fixed for the implementation of the scheme and the budget is adopted annually.
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Keywords
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G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD. 2 |
European Union: Belgium |
2016 |
General environmental protection |
Grants and direct payments |
All products/economic activities |
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Environment related objective
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To promote ecological investments
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Belgium - Flemish Region: Aid for Economic Expansion - Decree of 31 January 2003 on the Economic Support Policy (Replaced by Decree of 16 March 2012):
Decision of the Flemish Government of 1 October 2004 regarding the granting of aid to enterprises for ecological investments in the Flemish Region – amended by the Decision of the Flemish Government of 16 May 2007 and by the Decision of the Flemish Government of 16 January 2009 (ecological premium): REPLACED by a new version - Decision of the Flemish Government of 17 December 2011 regarding the granting of aid to enterprises for ecological investments in the Flemish Region
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All enterprises for their ecological investments
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Type of measure
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Investment aid
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2013 - 2014
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Keywords
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G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD. 2 |
European Union: Belgium |
2016 |
General environmental protection |
Grants and direct payments |
All products/economic activities |
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Environment related objective
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To promote the development of the lowest scoring areas within the Flemish Region; ecological criteria are taken into account when assessing beneficiaries
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Belgium - Flemish Region: Aid for Economic Expansion - Decree of 31 January 2003 on the Economic Support Policy (Replaced by Decree of 16 March 2012):
1. 4 Decision of the Flemish Government of 22 February 2008 regarding strategic training or investment programs for enterprises in the Flemish Region, REPLACED by Decision of the Flemish Government of 17 July 2013 regarding strategic transformation aid for enterprises in the Flemish Region
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SMEs throughout Flemish territory and large enterprises within assisted areas
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Type of measure
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Aid for investment and training
The scheme envisages economic, social and ecological criteria for which the beneficiary can score points. Depending on the score, the beneficiary may receive different amount of aid.
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2013 - 2014
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Keywords
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