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26.2. This Trade Policy Review therefore is indicative of a story of triumph over adversity and the setting of the foundations for the realization of the first climate resilient country in the world!

3.49. Since the last Review, Dominica has made 17 notifications regarding technical regulations to the TBT Committee covering several aspects such as specifications on import and export requirements, (...) biodegradable products, (...)

1.2. Dominica's recent economic performance is a story of resilience after natural disasters and economic shocks: Tropical Storm Erika and Hurricane Maria hit the island in 2015 and 2017, respectively. These natural phenomena generated losses estimated to almost be, respectively, one and three times the value of GDP. Dwellings, basic services' supply, and agriculture production were particularly affected. (...)

1.3. (...) Despite its vulnerability to natural disasters and crop conditions, the sector remains the main source of exported goods. Bananas is the main crop for the agriculture sector and, although its production was severely affected by the Hurricane Maria, the crop contributed around a quarter of the agricultural production in 2021.

2.6. Since its previous Review, Dominica has changed or amended some legislation affecting its trade policy environment, notably promoting the adoption of renewable energy, modernizing the banking sector, and making changes to the investment regime. (...)

Table 2.1 Major trade-related laws and regulations, 2022
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Description: Foreign trade
Legislation: (...) Customs Environmental Charge Imposition Order, SRO No. 45 of 1995 (...)

2.7. Following the passage of Tropical Storm Erika and Hurricane Maria, Dominica adopted a National Resilience Development Strategy (NRDS) in 2018. The NRDS outlines the national roadmap to achieve higher resiliency by 2030 by considering the unique challenges faced by Dominica [12] and aims at making Dominica the first climate resilient country in the world. In this sense, the Government promotes climate-resilient economic growth, aims to create a vibrant business climate, and encourages foreign investment while strengthening its fiscal and macroeconomic stability.
[12] The country also prepared a Dominica Climate Resilience and Recovery Plan (CRRP) 2020-2030, which serves as an accompanying document to the NRDS.

2.8. (...) Dominica aims at exporting competitively to global markets through the establishment of a market-driven, development-led, and sustainable trade sector. (...)

2.9. (...)The country is committed to open trade particularly in the areas of clean energy and energy efficient technologies, and it endeavours to collaborate with OECS and Caribbean Community (CARICOM) partners in this regard.

2.11. (...) The Customs and Excise Division of the Ministry of Finance and Investment is responsible for tariff issues and the Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, Climate Resilience, Sustainable Development, and Renewable Energy plays an important role in the NRDS[National Resilience Development Strategy] 2030.