Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/304 |
G-II§41 |
Mauritius |
2014 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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The preliminary cost estimates revolves around the following:
• energy: US$170 million (Rs 5.1 billion);
• cleaner, greener, pollution-free Mauritius: US$32.9 million (Rs 1.0 billion);
• green economy: US$5.2 million (Rs 0.16 billion).
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Energy
Clean
Pollution
Green
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/304 |
S-IV§45 |
Mauritius |
2014 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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The aim of the Maurice Ile Durable (MID) concept was to establish the foundation for energy self-sufficiency and improve energy security. The MID concept has recently been enlarged to include: energy, environment, education, equity, and employment/economy. A MID Policy Strategy and Action Plan approved by Government in June 2013 comprises four priority programmes: energy; a cleaner, greener, pollution-free Mauritius; a green economy; and an ocean, economy. (…)
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Energy
Environment
Clean
Pollution
Green
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/304 |
G-II§43 |
Mauritius |
2014 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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The MID (Maurice Ile Durable Project) Commission is responsible for coordinating and ensuring the timely implementation of the MID Policy, Strategy and Action Plan (MIDPSAP) which includes as one of its programmes the Green Economy, financed by the MID Fund. These projects relate mainly to:
• “green job” policy in the National Employment Policy;
• Green Procurement;
• Green Agriculture;
• Green Industry;
• Green Hotels and Eco-Tourism.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/304 |
G-II§44 |
Mauritius |
2014 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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The initiative of MID (Maurice Ile Durable Project) Commission in driving the green economic agenda has made it possible for Mauritius to benefit from support under the Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE), a joint initiative between UNEP, UNDP, the International Labour Organisation, the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/304 |
G-II§45 |
Mauritius |
2014 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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To this effect, a Green Economy Assessment (GEA) will be carried out. The development of the green economy is part of the priority programmes of the MIDPSAP (MID Policy, Strategy and Action Plan). The objectives of the study will be to identify opportunities that a green economy can offer in terms of sustained economic growth, energy and water savings, agricultural productivity and the creation of green jobs. The Green Economy Action Plan, which will also be an outcome of the GEA, will feed into the efforts of Government to achieve a high income and inclusive economy.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/304 |
S-I§19 |
Mauritius |
2014 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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The authorities recently announced the preparation of a blueprint, the Inclusive High Income Economy vision, geared at transforming Mauritius by 2020 through solid and equitably distributed output growth. The pathways to the Inclusive High Income Economy include: the development of new economic activities such as the ocean economy, a health centre of excellence, biotechnology, an aviation hub, and a knowledge hub; the implementation of the New Africa Strategy to tap investment opportunities in Africa, and investing significantly in the physical infrastructure of the economy. The objective is to ensure economic growth, social equity, and sustainability.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/304 |
S-I§20 |
Mauritius |
2014 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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The Inclusive High Income Economy vision is being designed to be consistent with the Maurice Ile Durable vision, which seeks to promote sustainable economic growth through, inter alia, sound environmental management, employment promotion, and efficient use of energy.
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Sustainable
Environment
Energy
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/304 |
S-II§2 |
Mauritius |
2014 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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Mauritius' trade policies may be viewed within the overall context of its national economic strategy, articulated in the Government Programme for 2012-2015. This sets out a road map to drive forward Mauritius' transformation from a middle-income to a high-income economy, with an emphasis on integrating economic growth with social development and environmental enhancement. (…)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/304 |
S-III§45 |
Mauritius |
2014 |
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Technical regulation or specifications |
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Over the review period, a main focus of attention was the development of standards to support the Government's green policies as set out in the Maurice Ile Durable Programme
(see section 4.2).
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/304 |
G-III§3 |
Mauritius |
2014 |
Measures |
Tax concessions |
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(…) Only 50% of the rate of excise duty applicable to normal cars was payable on certain imported hybrid motor vehicles until the introduction of CO2 levy/rebate scheme.
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