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3.36. (...) In accordance with the Forestry and Wildlife Act, the export of any wildlife or its parts is restricted. Dominica has been a party to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) since 1995, and restricts the export of related products.

Table 3.5 Main taxes in Dominica, 2022
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Tax: Environmental levy.
Payee/tax base: Imports based on their c.i.f. value, or specific levy.
Tax rate (%): XCD 3,000 per unit for motor vehicles of five or more years; 1 on c.i.f. value for motor vehicles of less than five years; XCD 10 per unit on used tyres; XCD 20 per unit on used refrigerators; XCD 20 per unit on used freezers; XCD 10 per unit on electric accumulators (batteries); 1.5 on goods in containers made of plastic, glass, metal, paperboard or wood.1 on all other goods
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3.62. 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, sampling methodologies, phytosanitary procedures, and pest risk management and assessment, and specifications for a variety of products including tyres, biodegradable products, concrete derivatives, seeds, fruit, and vegetables (Table A2.1). (...)

3.73. There is no legislation regarding GMOs; however, the authorities note that the different technologies used in GMOs are considered when running the risk assessment on imports.

3.83. (...) The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Property Act No. 14 of 2021 (...) also aims to maximize economy, efficiency, and value for money in public procurement; (...); promote economically, environmentally, and socially sustainable public procurement; (...)

4.1. The agriculture, livestock, and forestry sector remains an important contributor to Dominica's GDP and, although the sector was severely hit by Hurricane Maria in 2017, it sustained an average contribution of 13.3% over the review period. (...) Dominica's vulnerability to weather related hazards is well documented; however, the damage caused by Hurricane Maria in September 2017 was almost unprecedented and one third of these losses were associated with the agriculture subsector. The majority of the agriculture base including bananas, tree crops, coconuts, vegetables, livestock and fishing facilities, and related infrastructure was damaged. Since then, efforts focused on supporting and reconstructing the farming community with a marked objective of increasing their climate resilience.

4.4. Following Hurricane Maria, Dominica launched the Emergency Agriculture Livelihoods and Climate Resilience Project with the support of the World Bank in 2018. The project has a total cost of USD 29.5 million and is to be implemented over five years. In line with the National Resilience Development Strategy (NRDS) 2030, the project aims at restoring the productive capacity of the agriculture sector including fisheries, building climate resilience and agri business capabilities, restoring key infrastructure, and strengthening institutional capacity. In June 2020, the project was granted an additional funding of USD 3.6 million. As regards NRDS 2030, the diversification of production ensuring higher levels of self-sufficiency and food security and the development of products with high value and export potential, such as organic produce, are key objectives for the sector. The Government considers that the sector can be a vector for achieving inclusive growth in the medium and long terms.

4.10. (...) Hurricane Maria had a sizeable impact on fisheries: up to 370 vessels were reported as damaged and key infrastructure also needed restoration. [141] (...)
[141] Ministry of Blue and Green Economy, Agriculture and National Food Security, Dominica Emergency Agriculture Livelihoods and Climate Resilience Project (DEALCRP).

4.12. In 2021, the sources for electricity generation in Dominica are imported fossil fuels (80.2%) and hydro (19.7%). The Government aims for greater penetration of renewable energy and increased energy efficiency. In this regard, the Government stated an objective of 100% renewable energy by 2030, and the IRC launched a review of the regulatory framework to ensure its effectiveness towards these policy objectives. The Geothermal Resources Development Act 2016[144] provides for the regulatory framework for the development of geothermal electricity generation and notably defines conditions for reconnaissance, exploration, use, and export. In this regard, the Government launched the development of a geothermal electricity plant through the Dominica Geothermal Development Company Limited, a government-owned company, with the assistance of several development partners. Following a public tender for its construction in 2019, the plant is expected to become operational by 2024; however, its construction has not yet started.
[144] Geothermal Resources Development Act 2016, Act No. 12 of 2016.

4.13. (...) After Hurricane Maria, the generation of solar energy, mainly for self-consumption, has been on the rise. [146] The numerous private producers of stand-by solar generation are paid based on a net billing mechanism which takes into account fuel costs and savings for solar generation. (...) Since Hurricane Maria hit Dominica in 2017, the recovery of essential infrastructure (e.g., electricity and water) has remained an important challenge for the authorities. (...)
[146] Equipment for solar energy generation are exempted of customs duties.