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WT/TPR/S/364 |
S-I§6 |
Cambodia |
2017 |
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(...) Phase III of the Rectangular Strategy reflects the Government's aim of promoting long-term sustainable national development and poverty reduction through focusing on: agriculture development (diversification, value added, and productivity); development of physical infrastructure; private sector development and employment; and capacity building and human resource development (see Section 2.3).
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/364 |
S-I§7 |
Cambodia |
2017 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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In this context, the authorities have stated that their focus would remain on public investments in roads, railways, bridges and irrigation to further promote rural development and enhance inclusive growth. They consider that public investment in these infrastructure projects will help facilitate private investment. Over the near term, the completion of several hydropower projects is expected to provide affordable electricity to the general population and contribute to enhancing Cambodia's business climate and competitiveness. (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/364 |
S-II§20 |
Cambodia |
2017 |
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(...) On 6 September 2016, ASEAN Leaders adopted the Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity 2025 (MPAC 2025) which succeeded the Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity 2010 and focuses on five strategic areas: sustainable infrastructure, digital innovation, seamless logistics, regulatory excellence and people mobility. (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/364 |
S-II§31 |
Cambodia |
2017 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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All sectors other than those contained in the negative list of Sub-Decree No. 111 (2005) remain open to foreign investment and 100% foreign ownership is allowed; with regard to state owned enterprises, the Government must directly or indirectly hold more than 51% of the capital or the voting rights. The prohibited activities comprise: (...) production of poisonous chemicals, agricultural pesticides/insecticides and other goods by using chemical substances prohibited by international regulations or the World Health Organization that affect public health and the environment; processing and production of electrical power by using any waste imported from a foreign country; and, forestry exploitation business prohibited under the Forestry Law. (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/364 |
S-II§34 |
Cambodia |
2017 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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The CDC (Council for the Development of Cambodia) must consult and obtain the approval of the Council of Ministers for investment projects with the following characteristics: a) capital investment of US$50 million or more; b) politically sensitive investment with significant impact on the public interest or the environment; c) exploration and exploitation of mineral and natural resources; d) long-term development strategy; and e) build-own-transfer (BOT), build-own-operate-transfer (BOOT), build-own-operate (BOO), or build-lease-transfer (BLT) schemes. Projects with capital of under US$2 million can be approved by Provincial Municipal Investment Subcommittees. (...)
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Natural resources
Environment
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/364 |
S-III§28 |
Cambodia |
2017 |
Measures |
Ban/Prohibition, Import licences |
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Cambodia prohibits or restricts the import of certain goods on the grounds of: protection of national security; protection of public order and standards of decency and morality; protection of human, animal or plant life or health; protection of national treasures of artistic, historic or archaeological value; conservation of natural resources; compliance with the provisions of any legislation of the Kingdom of Cambodia; and the fulfilment of obligations under the UN Charter.
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Natural resources
Conservation
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WT/TPR/S/364 |
S-III§29 |
Cambodia |
2017 |
Measures |
Ban/Prohibition, Export licences, Import licences |
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Sub-decree No. 209/ANK/BK of 2007 (prohibited and restricted goods list) and No. 208/ANK/BK of 2011 identifies 1,537 tariff lines that are subject to import prohibition or licensing. Sub-decree No. 47/ANK/BK of 2005 on Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) regulates the use, import and export of ODS within the country. In addition, Sub-decree No. 16/ANK/BK of 2016 on the Management of Electronic and Electrical Equipment Waste stated that used electronic and electrical equipment were to be considered prohibited goods, however the import and export of such goods required permission from the Ministry of Environment (MOE). Sub-decree No. 36 ANK/BK of 1999 on Solid Waste Management prohibits the importation of solid and hazardous waste. Currently Cambodia prohibits the commercial importation of narcotics; psychotropic substances and their precursors, ODS (except HCFCs), toxic waste and poisonous chemicals, and substances and certain pesticides in accordance with toxicity classification by the WHO. Additional government regulations also prohibit the importation of used computers and spare parts, household waste, right-hand drive vehicles and goods that infringe on intellectual property rights.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/364 |
S-III§33 |
Cambodia |
2017 |
Measures |
Import licences |
Forestry, Other |
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(...) A separate import licence is required for each import transaction. The system is used to restrict the import of individual wild plants and wildlife that carry a high risk of spreading disease as well as to help manage forest resources in the region and globally.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/364 |
S-III§34 |
Cambodia |
2017 |
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Import licences |
Fisheries |
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Fish and fishery products (Section 4.1.5.4) are subject to non-automatic licensing. Quotas are administered by the Fisheries Administration. The authorities state that the licensing is in place to ensure protection of bio diversity, and to protect human health.
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WT/TPR/S/364 |
S-III§35 |
Cambodia |
2017 |
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For fish and fishery products, quotas are determined according to demand and supply conditions and government policies on dangerous species and environmental management. Quotas are determined on an annual basis. There is no official application form. A request for a licence must include information on the quantity and species of fish to be imported, the period during which the importation will take place, the country of origin and the exporting firm. The applicant must also submit a health certificate from the exporting country. In addition, a licence issued by the CITES Management Authority of the exporting country for endangered fishery products and a quality control certificate in fishery pathology issued by the exporting country are also required. Licensing applications are considered by the Fisheries Administration only and may take up to four weeks to be approved. However, if laboratory tests are necessary, the time period could be longer. All firms registered to do business in Cambodia are eligible to apply for an import licence. Licences are issued mainly on the basis of past performance, and approved quotas cannot be carried over from one year to the next. Licences are valid from 1 week to 6 months depending on the request of the importer, the quantity requested, and actual estimation of the transportation period. The fee for the licence is dependent on the species of fish and the quantity to be imported. A small part of the fee is paid in advance and is non-refundable. This covers routine administrative costs and any laboratory test charges. Furthermore, there is also a small penalty to discourage repeated non utilization.
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Fish
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