Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/361 |
G-III§12 |
Iceland |
2017 |
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(...) Inclusive trade policies can contribute to advancing gender equality and the economic empowerment of women, which in turn are a fundamental driver of economic growth and prosperity, and play an important role in eliminating poverty and ensuring sustainable development. (...)
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WT/TPR/S/361 |
S-Summary§18 |
Iceland |
2017 |
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(...) Based on stock assessments by the Marine and Freshwater Research Institute (MRFI), total allowable catches (TACs) are established which are allocated to individual vessels under the individual transferable quota (ITQ) systems. In addition, a number of effort and gear restrictions apply, discards of commercial species are prohibited, and a vessel owner may not leave port without an adequate quota for the trip. (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/361 |
S-Summary§19 |
Iceland |
2017 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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Hydro and thermal power sources are abundant in Iceland and electricity prices for industrial consumers are the lowest in the EEA. (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/361 |
S-II§1 |
Iceland |
2017 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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Iceland, an island nation, located strategically between Europe and North America, has excellent connectivity, both by air and sea. It possesses plentiful energy resources from geothermal and hydroelectric sources, which has allowed it to have 100% renewable energy and thus one of the most reliable power infrastructures. (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/361 |
S-Table-II.1 |
Iceland |
2017 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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Table 2.1 Organization of main economic and trade-related matters, 2017
Ministries and responsibilities
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Ministry for the Environment and Natural Resources
Forestry and timber products
Fisheries and international trade in wild animals and plants threatened with extinction
GMOs
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Genetic
Environment
Natural resources
Endangered
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/361 |
S-Box-II.1 |
Iceland |
2017 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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Box 2.1 Minister of Foreign Affairs, policy objectives in certain trade-related areas, 2015 16
International trade (...)
• Finalize WTO negotiations on environmental goods
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International agreements (...)
• Participate in discussions on agreements to protect against uncontrolled fishing in the North Sea and protect biodiversity beyond national jurisdictions
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/361 |
S-II§13 |
Iceland |
2017 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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During the Doha Round, Iceland has made proposals or joint proposals in the areas of services; intellectual property; fisheries subsidies; and market access, including for trade liberalization of fish and fish products. More recent communications during 2015-16 have concerned sustainable development in fisheries and on effective disciplines for fisheries subsidies. At the last Ministerial Conference in Nairobi, Iceland contributed to a joint ministerial statement on fisheries subsidies.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/361 |
S-II§19 |
Iceland |
2017 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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Iceland is actively involved in the Trade in Services Agreement (TISA) negotiations among 50 countries to further liberalize trade in services building upon the GATS. As of November 2016, 21 rounds of negotiations had taken place and Iceland had made two conditional offers. These include sector-specific commitments in professional, courier, financial, telecommunications, construction, distribution, tourism & travel, entertainment & sporting, transport, and environmental services.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/361 |
S-II§21 |
Iceland |
2017 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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(...) During the review period, EFTA concluded new agreements that have entered into force with Bosnia and Herzegovina, Central America, and the Gulf Cooperation Council. These FTAs have generally covered the following subjects: trade in non-agricultural products, trade in services, investment, protection of intellectual property, government procurement, competition, trade and sustainable development, cooperation, and dispute settlement. (...)
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WT/TPR/S/361 |
S-II§23 |
Iceland |
2017 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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Iceland, as a signatory of the EEA agreement, is integrated with Norway and Liechtenstein together with the European Union to form the Internal Market, providing for the free movement of goods, services, capital and workers. The European Economic Area also provides for cooperation in competition, state aid, research and development, environment, education, consumer protection, enterprise, tourism, and social policy. (...)
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