Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/354/REV.1 |
S-Table-III.21 |
Mozambique |
2017 |
Measures |
Export licences |
Forestry, Mining |
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Table 3.21 Export restrictions, 2016
Product Restriction
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Precious timbers, precious or semi-precious stones Authorization from the competent authorities (the Ministry of Land, Environment and Rural Development for timber and the Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy for precious and semi-precious stones)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/354/REV.1 |
S-III§87 |
Mozambique |
2017 |
Measures |
Other environmental requirements |
Mining |
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IFZs (Industrial Free Trade Zones) are closed physical areas which must have security systems in place. All industrial activities are permitted, except for exploration for, and extraction of, natural resources and the manufacture of arms and explosives. (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/354/REV.1 |
S-III§102 |
Mozambique |
2017 |
Measures |
Other measures |
Not specified |
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(...) Since December 2015, the IGEPE (State Shares Management Agency) has been assessing the State's portfolio, aiming to resize businesses, reduce operating costs, and seek strategic partners to enhance the profitability of its public enterprises and state-participated companies. In this regard, consideration is being given, inter alia, to company performance and profitability; growth prospects; socio-economic and environmental impact issues; and their observance of corporate governance standards. During 2016, 45 state-participated companies and 15 public enterprises companies were evaluated as part of this process, with 27 being elected for restructuring. At the same time, 40 non-strategic companies have been earmarked for liquidation.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/354/REV.1 |
S-IV§6 |
Mozambique |
2017 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Services |
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Mozambique has significant potential in tourism based on its range of beach holiday products, ecotourism, cultural diversity, and extensive coastline. The Government has made tourism a development priority since 2000. The relevance of tourism to economic growth and poverty reduction is also acknowledged by the Strategic Plan for the Tourism Sector, 2004-2014.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/354/REV.1 |
S-IV§10 |
Mozambique |
2017 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Agriculture, Forestry, Other |
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The Strategic Plan for Agricultural Development (PEDSA – Plano Estratégico para o Desenvolvimento do Sector da Agricultura) is a long-term (2010-2019) plan developed to harmonize strategies across different agricultural subsectors, including land, forests and wildlife, livestock, research, extension, the Green Revolution, and irrigation. The plan recognizes that the country's export potential remains largely untapped, and that there is a need to position Mozambique in the agro-commodities export business.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/354/REV.1 |
S-IV§21 |
Mozambique |
2017 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Fisheries |
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Mozambique has significant potential in fisheries products, but the sector also faces challenges. The emphasis of the Government's fisheries policy has shifted from exports to production for the domestic market through promotion of artisanal fisheries and aquaculture, while also taking measures to contain overexploitation. There are major challenges to the building or re building of fisheries infrastructures, namely ports, landing sites, markets, and centres for experimentation and education dedicated to aquaculture. In addition, the integration of offshore tuna fishing into the national economy continues to be a major challenge in the sector.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/354/REV.1 |
S-IV§24 |
Mozambique |
2017 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Fisheries |
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The Ministry of Sea, Inland Waters and Fisheries has been responsible for the Government's policy on fisheries and aquaculture since 2000 (Law No. 22/2013). A licensing and fishery management framework was adopted in 2003, requiring fishermen obtain a fishing licence. As noted, commercial aquaculture is a nascent activity. The 2001 regulatory framework for aquaculture defines norms and requirements for aquaculture farms; establishes procedures for their licensing; establishes restrictions on the importation of live animals to be used in aquaculture; and addresses environmental issues such as the conversion of mangrove into aquaculture ponds.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/354/REV.1 |
S-IV§25 |
Mozambique |
2017 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Fisheries |
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The current institutional arrangement of the Ministry consists of two national directorates: the National Directorate of Economics and Fisheries Policies and the National Directorate of Surveillance. The Ministry operates with limited qualified personnel and financial capacity, and upgrading is needed to monitor and control fisheries and aquaculture.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/354/REV.1 |
S-IV§31 |
Mozambique |
2017 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Energy, Mining |
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The Government recognizes the need to ensure sustainable and transparent management of the environment and natural resources. The authorities subscribed to the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) on 19 May 2009 and are strengthening the legal framework for the natural resources sector. For example, all major mining and gas contracts have been made public in Mozambique, and disclosure requirements are being reinforced by the new mining and petroleum laws recently approved by the National Assembly.
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Natural resources
Environment
Sustainable
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/354/REV.1 |
S-IV§37 |
Mozambique |
2017 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Mining |
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Several key bodies are currently responsible for regulating mining activities, namely:
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• The National Institute of Mines (Instituto Nacional de Minas – INM) is the new regulatory body established by the new Mining Law to regulate mining activities, and its primary responsibilities include: reviewing, analysing and approving mining projects, including carrying out technical and economic studies for the opening of new mines, in addition to decommissioning and/or closing mines; minimizing the social and environmental impacts of mining projects; publishing guidelines on public and private sector participation in the mining sector; and proposing new policies to the MIREME regarding the development of the mining sector.
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