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Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/266/Rev.1 S-T-V§233, 250 Togo 2012 Measures Other measures
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Most of the aid for trade agenda is found in the pillar establishing the consolidation of the foundations of strong and sustainable growth, by identifying nine priority areas for the promotion of growth, including effectively managing natural resources and the environment
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Environment
Natural resources
Sustainable
Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/266/Rev.1 S-T-IV§170 Togo 2012 Sectors Mining
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Mining rights are linked to a particular area but holders of mining rights have the responsibility, among others, to protect the environment in accordance with the Environment Code
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Environment
Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/266/Rev.1 S-T-IV§160 Togo 2012 Sectors Energy
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Some attempts are being made to develop solar energy, including the establishment of institutions responsible for developing renewable energy, although there does not appear to be any exemption from customs duty on equipment to generate solar or wind energy
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Energy
Renewable
Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/266/Rev.1 S-T-IV§145-148; Table IV.3 Togo 2012 Sectors Fisheries
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The regulatory framework for the fisherise sector includes regulation on fishing in coastal waters and in deep-sea, but the sector is threatened by uncontrolled discharge of industrial waste without any prior treatment as well as illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing
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Fish
Pollution
Waste
Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/266/Rev.1 S-T-IV§142-143 Togo 2012 Sectors Forestry
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Togo adopted a new Forestry Code in 2006, although forestry resources continue to suffer from deforestation, while the occupation and destruction of wildlife 's natural habitats, combined with poaching, have brought about a marked decline in wildlife
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Bio
Energy
Environment
Forest
Wildlife
Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/271 S-T-I§29; S-T-IV§253, 257, 267, 270 East African Community (EAC): Tanzania 2012 Sectors Mining
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The Sustainable Management of Mineral Resources Project (SMMRP) is a five-year (2010-14) programme co-financed by the International Development Association and the Tanzanian Government, while the Petroleum Act, approved in 2008, introduced provisions for, inter alia, public safety and environmental protection
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Bio
Energy
Environment
Natural resources
Sustainable
Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/271 S-T-I§29; S-T-II§55; Table II.2 East African Community (EAC): Tanzania 2012 Trade Policy Framework
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Special duty and tax incentives are granted to local and foreign companies involved in lead and priority activities, such as natural resources (e.g. fishing and forestry)
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Fish
Forest
Natural resources
Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/266/Rev.1 S-T-II§62-63 Togo 2012 Trade Policy Framework
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Since 2006, Togo has had a Framework Law on the environment, as well as provisions under which new investments must be the subject of an environmental impact study, while the Investment Code requires an environmental compliance certificate as a prerequisite for approval
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Environment
Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/266/Rev.1 S-T-II§34; Table II.2 Togo 2012 Trade Policy Framework
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Law No. 88-14 of 3 November 1988 established environmental protection
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Environment
Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/271 S-T-III§95, 99 East African Community (EAC): Tanzania 2012 Measures
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical…
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical regulation or specifications
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Tanzanian standards and technical regulations are generally adopted or adapted from international standards, and relate mainly to food and agriculture, chemicals, textiles and leather, engineering, the environment and general techniques
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Environment