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WT/TPR/S/293/REV.1 |
S-II§33 |
Myanmar |
2014 |
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The Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) programme appears to have aided integration within the region. In 1992, Myanmar, together with Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand, Viet Nam, and Yunnan Province of China , launched a programme of sub-regional economic cooperation, to enhance economic linkages across their borders. The GMS programme covers nine priority sectors: transport, energy, telecommunications, environment, human resource development, tourism, trade, private sector investment, and agriculture. (…)
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WT/TPR/S/293/REV.1 |
S-II§43 |
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2014 |
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The previous law of 1989 adopted a "positive list" approach where foreign investors were allowed to invest only in listed sectors. The new law lists certain activities that are restricted or prohibited to foreign investment (Article 4), including:
a. businesses that can affect the traditional culture and customs of the ethnic nationalities of the country, and public health;
b. businesses that can cause damage to the natural environment and ecosystem;
c. importation of hazardous or toxic waste materials;
d. production or use of hazardous chemicals specified in international agreements;
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Environment
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Waste
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WT/TPR/S/293/REV.1 |
S-Table-II.4 |
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2014 |
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Table 2.4 Sectors reserved for Myanmar citizens
Groups: Schedule 1
Sectors: Manufacturing and services sectors reserved for Myanmar citizens only:
Manufacturing: Administration and maintenance of natural forest
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WT/TPR/S/293/REV.1 |
S-II§45 |
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Further, the MIC (Myanmar Investment Commission) Notification No. 1/2013 lists sectors prohibited or restricted for foreign investment (Table 2.5). Restricted businesses include: those carried out by joint ventures with local investors (for the purpose of knowledge sharing), and those requiring certain conditions. These conditions may be attached to implement and meet certain manufacturing practices and standards, to properly use natural resources, or to apply environmental impact assessment.
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Natural resources
Environment
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WT/TPR/S/293/REV.1 |
S-IV§30 |
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The Ministry of Mines is responsible for policies regarding the metal, precious stones, and coal subsectors. The Department of Mines, under the Ministry, is responsible for, inter alia: scrutinizing the application for mineral exploration and issuing permits in accordance with the Mines Law; implementing measures to protect the environment from pollution related to mining and related operations (e.g. environmental impact assessments, social impact assessments, and health impact assessments).
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WT/TPR/S/293/REV.1 |
S-Table-A2.2 |
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Table A2. 2 Main trade-related ministries and agencies
Department/Agency: Ministry of Mines
Main responsibility: Mining, issuing licences to mineral explorations, conducting environmental impact assessment
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WT/TPR/G/293 |
G-IV§37 |
Myanmar |
2014 |
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In the case of mining, for example, the GOM (Government of Myanmar) is implementing measures, such as environmental and social impact assessments, to protect the environment from degradation that may result from mining and related operations. (…)
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WT/TPR/S/293/REV.1 |
S-Table-VI.4 |
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Table 6.4 Selected WTO activities by topic (including via E-learning), 1995–2013
(end-July)
Topic/Theme: Trade and environment
Number of activities: 9
Number of participants (E-Learning): 24 (15)
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WT/TPR/S/293/REV.1 |
S-IV§22 |
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2014 |
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The main legislation governing forestry in Myanmar includes the Forest Law (1992), the Environmental Conservation Law 2012, the Protection of Wildlife and Wild Plants and Conservation of Natural Areas Law, and the Foreign Investment Law 2012.
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WT/TPR/S/299/REV.1 |
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There is no legislation regarding GMOs. The authorities indicated that the importation of GMOs is not subject to special procedures or restrictions. Dominica is a contracting party to the IPPC, and a member of the Codex Alimentarius Commission. It is not a member of the OIE.
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