Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/295 |
G-II§6 |
Oman |
2014 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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Diversification of Oman’s economy is one of the important pillars of economic policy and a long term objective as spelt out in Oman Vision 2020. The objective is creating a diversified economy, based on renewable resources, which is highly efficient and integrated with the world economy. The numerical objective is to increase the share of non-oil sector to 15 percent of GDP. The other targets are reducing the share of oil in GDP to 9 % in 2020 and raising the share of gas to 10 percent.
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Renewable
Natural resources
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/295 |
G-II§12 |
Oman |
2014 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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Privatization process has progressed in the electricity sector, in power and related water sector, in the telecommunications sector, in transport sector and in waste water and hazardous waste sectors.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/295 |
G-IV§3 |
Oman |
2014 |
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Agriculture |
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In order to improve the agriculture sector, The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries carried out many research and extension activities to educate the farmers and increase their awareness. In 2012, the Ministry completed 41 research projects and 78 are still on-going. These research activities include genetic resources, toxic residual, soil and water management and biological control. The Ministry also implemented about 111,097 extension activities in 2012.
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Genetic
Soil
Bio
Hazardous
Water
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/295 |
G-III§16 |
Oman |
2014 |
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Export licences |
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Oman does not apply any export duties. However, it reserves the right to apply export duties, as permissible under WTO rules, if and when it deemed necessary. There are no export licensing requirements or procedures nor any export performance requirements. Export prohibitions are very few, relating to antiques, ancient manuscripts, old coins and date seedlings. Three species of fish are subject to export restrictions during breeding and reproduction season, for environmental reasons.
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Fish
Environment
Wildlife
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/301/REV.1 |
G-I§11 |
Panama |
2014 |
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Fisheries |
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Whilst fishing contracted in 2010 for the second consecutive year (41.2%), the sharpest contraction for the period had been 3.7% in 2009 and 21.2% in 2011. This activity was affected by adverse weather conditions, increased operating costs stemming from the high price of petroleum products, the necessary restrictions and closed seasons to protect aquatic resources and the restriction placed on longline fishing (rope lines) at the end of that year. (…)
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/308 |
G-I§4 |
Barbados |
2014 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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The theme of Barbados’ Growth and Development Strategy is "Adjustment, Reform, Recovery and Sustainability".
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/308 |
G-IV§10 |
Barbados |
2014 |
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Services |
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The Ministry of Tourism has prepared a white paper to boost the attractiveness and sustainability of Barbados’ tourism product. Among its manifold goals are the capturing of local innovation in service and product development and the creation of a green economy. The initiative once implemented would assist in the expansion of the revenue base for all tourism services.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/308 |
G-VIII§6 |
Barbados |
2014 |
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Energy |
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In its effort to reduce its fuel import bill, Government is committed to the construction of a waste to energy facility. Given Government’s commitment to a clean and sustainable environment, this investment is seen as one which will assist in reducing much of the country’s solid waste, while generating a significant portion of the island’s power requirements.
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Waste
Energy
Clean
Sustainable
Environment
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/308 |
G-VIII§7 |
Barbados |
2014 |
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Energy |
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It is expected that the waste to energy project will assist Barbados in reaching its target of replacing 29% of its oil based electricity by the generation of renewable and alternative energy.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/308 |
G-VIII§8 |
Barbados |
2014 |
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Energy |
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Government is also granting incentives to encourage the use of solar and photovoltaic systems in both commercial and residential sectors in its efforts to reduce the high fuel import bill of the country.
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