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Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/347 S-II§39 Sri Lanka 2016 Trade Policy Framework
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The Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) was created in 1997 to enhance economic cooperation among the countries of the Indian Ocean Rim. It comprises 21 member States, including Sri Lanka. They aim to build and expand understanding through consensus and cooperation in a number of areas including maritime safety and security; trade and investment facilitation; fisheries management; disaster risk management; academia, science and technology; tourism and cultural exchanges; and gender empowerment. In terms of trade, IORA has recognized that effective trade linkages should be established for member States in several sectors, including: food, SMEs, financial services, mining, tourism, the ocean economy, and renewable energy. For 2016, IORA has recognized that enhancing trade and investment will be an area of priority.
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Fish
Renewable
Energy
Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/356/Rev.1 S-II§34 Nigeria 2017 Trade Policy Framework
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In 2014, after several years of negotiations, an EPA (economic partnership agreement) was concluded between the EU and West Africa, comprising 16 countries (ECOWAS member States and Mauritania) and two regional organizations (ECOWAS, WAEMU). The EPA with West Africa covers trade in goods and development cooperation. There is also the possibility for further negotiations on sustainable development, services, investment and other trade-related issues. In July 2014, the ECOWAS Heads of State endorsed the EPA and opened it up for signature by member States. As at May 2017, 13 out of 16 West African States have signed the Agreement. Only The Gambia, Nigeria and Mauritania have not yet signed.
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Sustainable
Government TPR WT/TPR/G/368/Rev.1 G-I§4 Philippines 2018 Trade Policy Framework
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In 2016, the full year output growth was primarily contributed by services (7.4%) and industry (8.4%) sectors while agriculture and fishery output (-1.3%) declined due to the impact of El Nino during the first half and typhoons in the last quarter of the year. (...)
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Environment
Government TPR WT/TPR/G/321/Rev.1 G-IV§36 Angola 2015 Trade Policy Framework
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The relationship between the TRIPS Agreement and the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), in addition to the protection of traditional knowledge and folklore, should be dealt with urgency in order to ensure the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the utilization of genetic resources and traditional knowledge of origin countries.
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Bio
Genetic
Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/326 S-III§114 Thailand 2015 Trade Policy Framework
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(...) During most of the review period Thailand's production assistance legislation remained relatively unchanged until the announcement of the 2014 policies and incentives which were not yet notified to the WTO (section 3.4.2.1). Other changes involved BOI (Board of Investment) support for flood affected investment in 2012 and investment promotion for sustainable development in 2013.
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Sustainable
Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/384/Rev.1 S-II§20 East African Community (EAC): Rwanda 2019 Trade Policy Framework
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(...)The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) investment-related support functions include providing assistance in: (...)obtaining an environmental impact assessment certificate. (...)
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Environment
Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/314/Rev.1 S-Table-A2.1 Canada 2015 Trade Policy Framework
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Table A2. 1 Canada's involvement in dispute settlement cases, 1 January 2011 1 January 2015
- Subject: India – Certain Measures Relating to Solar Cells and Solar Modules
- Respondent/ complainant/ appellant: India/US
- Request for consultation received/ compliance panel established: 6-Feb-13
- Status (as at 30 October 2014): Panel established, interim report pending
- WTO document series: WT/DS456
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Energy
Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/320 S-Table-A2.2 Guyana 2015 Trade Policy Framework
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Table A2.2 Guyana's preferential trade agreements, April 2015
CARICOM-Dominican Republic (DR)
Provisions concerning goods: Mutual granting of tariff concessions between CARICOM MDCs and the DR. All exports from DR receive immediate duty-free treatment except those subject to phased reductions (see above) and those listed as remaining subject to the MFN rate as listed in the revised Attachment II to the FTA. Attachment II includes certain: (...) solar water heaters.

Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between CARIFORUM and the EU
Other provisions: (...) environment (...)
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Energy
Environment
Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/236/Rev.1 S-IV§134 Benin 2010 Sectors Agriculture
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Launching of a strategic plan to revive the agricultural sector over the period 2009-2015 aimed, inter alia, at make Benin an environmentally friendly agricultural power
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Environment
Government TPR WT/TPR/G/323 G-III§16 Moldova, Republic of 2015 Trade Policy Framework
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Regulations for industrial products are based on the EU’s “New and Global Approach” (setting-up of essential requirements defined to meet health, safety, and environmental objectives). (...)
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Environment