Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/362 |
S-IV§40 |
The West African Economic and Monetary Union: Mali |
2017 |
Sectors |
Other environmental requirements |
Mining |
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Until February 2012, mining research and exploration activities were governed by Ordinance No. 99 032/P RM of 19 August 1999 on the Mining Code, as amended by Ordinance No. 013/P RM of 10 February 2000, and its implementing texts, notably Decrees Nos. 99 25/PM RM and 99 255/PM RM of 15 September 1999. In 2012, by Law No. 2012 015 of 27 February 2012, Mali promulgated a new Mining Code. The latter only applies, however, to mining titles granted after 27 February 2012. For companies holding mining rights valid prior to that date, the provisions of the former Code still apply. These existing mining companies are nevertheless entitled to opt for the regime adopted in the new Code. The new Code stipulates, inter alia, that mining companies are required to draw up an environmental and social management plan, as well as a community development plan for the population in mining areas. It further prescribes that 5% of operating companies' capital must be held by Ivorian nationals.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/362 |
S-IV§42 |
The West African Economic and Monetary Union: Mali |
2017 |
Sectors |
Risk assessment |
Mining |
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All applications for an exploitation permit must be accompanied by an environmental impact assessment. (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/362 |
S-IV§54 |
The West African Economic and Monetary Union: Mali |
2017 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Energy |
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The electricity access rate in Mali is still low. In 2012, it stood at 15% in rural areas and 62% in urban centres. The Government's efforts in regard to electricity are focused on expanding both renewable and non renewable sources of energy in order to meet the growing demand for electricity nationwide.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/362 |
S-IV§56 |
The West African Economic and Monetary Union: Mali |
2017 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Energy |
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The interconnected grid, which belongs to EDM SA, is powered mainly by hydroelectricity generated for the most part by the Manantali dam, which is having production issues (104 MW of its 200 MW output belong to Mali), and the Sélingué dam (46 MW). Hydroelectric power accounted for 60% of total electricity output in 2012, the remainder coming from diesel or fuel oil power stations. Hydroelectricity's share in the interconnected grid fell to 44% in 2014. In 2013, the electricity supplied by EDM SA comprised 26% purchased thermal energy and 37% purchased hydroelectricity.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/362 |
S-IV§59 |
The West African Economic and Monetary Union: Mali |
2017 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Other |
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The National Water Policy, adopted in February 2006, sets forth the approach for the sector, based on the principles of integrated water resources management (GIRE), and the strategy directions on which efforts to develop the water sector will focus. (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/362 |
S-IV§66 |
The West African Economic and Monetary Union: Mali |
2017 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Services |
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With this in mind, since 2015 the National Transport and Transport Infrastructure Policy (PNTIT) has carried forward the actions and initiatives set out in the Policy Letter on the Transport Sector of 5 April 2007. The vision enunciated in the PNTIT is to "turn Mali into a country that is durably connected to its neighbours; lift it out of isolation through appropriate infrastructure and efficient, reliable and safe transport services that equip the country with cost effective supply lines in order to meet the population's needs in a manner that is socially, economically and environmentally sustainable; and, thereby, stimulate development and poverty reduction".
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/362 |
S-IV§97 |
The West African Economic and Monetary Union: Mali |
2017 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Services |
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Mali offers enormous potential for tourism. A dozen sites enjoy UNESCO world heritage status. [22] The country boasts natural treasures such as the Gourma national park, home to around 500 of the largest elephants in the tropical region. These locations are suitable for various types of tourism, including ecotourism.
[22] Not forgetting, for instance: the site of Djenné Djeno and the modern town of Djenné, Tombouctou and its mosques, Gao and the Tomb of Askia, the septennial re roofing of Kamablon in Kangaba, the transhumance of cattle herds through Diafarabé and Dialoubé, the Dogon natural and cultural sanctuary.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/362 |
S-I§7 |
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2017 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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Since 2011, the Government has targeted its public investment policy on upgrading infrastructure in the energy, transport and communications sectors. This policy was defined in the Niger Renaissance Programme, a second component of which was launched in 2016. This programme prioritizes water management and the development of irrigation to reduce the dependence of agricultural production on weather conditions, notably through the implementation of the 3N Initiative (Niger Feeds Niger). The second Economic and Social Development Plan (PDES) 2017 2021 aims to maintain these priorities.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/362 |
S-III§27 |
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2017 |
Measures |
Ban/Prohibition, Import licences |
Chemicals, Other |
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Niger applies the WAEMU community regulations imposing bans on import, export, storage and transit with a view to protecting the health and safety of the population and the environment (common report, section 3.1.8). Prohibitions and licensing also apply under multilateral agreements, including the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) ; and the Montreal Protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer. The import (as well as the possession, transport, sale or exchange) of arms and ammunition requires an authorization from the Ministry responsible for the interior. The import of explosive substances for use in mines, quarries and public works, as well as in agriculture, must receive prior authorization from the Minister responsible for mining.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/362 |
S-III§28 |
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2017 |
Measures |
Ban/Prohibition, Export licences, Import licences |
Forestry, Other |
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(...) The import and transit of industrial or nuclear waste have been banned since 1989. [23] Furthermore, all imports or exports of grains or forest plant material require prior authorization from the Minister responsible for forestry. (...)
[23] Ordinance No. 89 24 of 8 December 1989 prohibiting the import of toxic industrial and nuclear waste; and the Bamako Convention on the Ban of the Import into Africa and the Control of Transboundary Movement and Management of Hazardous Waste within Africa, which came into force in March 1996.
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