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In 2012, there was a 50% decrease in the tax on vehicles running on non conventional energy (for example, electric or hydrogen engines) with the aim of promoting their use and lowering pollution levels.

At present, tourism is mainly being developed in the coastal provinces, which can offer sunshine and beaches on the "everything included" model. The strategy is to move away from the enclave model to a diversified, competitive and sustainable model that contributes more to the economy and the welfare of the local communities. During the review period, this strategic approach was shaped by both the National Systemic Competitiveness Plan and the National Development Strategy (END) 2030. For its part, the National Public Sector Multiannual Plan 2013 2016, which is linked with the END 2030, lays down priority measures for supporting the diversification, competitiveness and sustainability of tourism. These are: (i) to create new tourism products (ecotourism, cultural tourism, cruising (Section 4.5.3.2.2) and health tourism) and tourist areas, (...)

In May 2014, the Senate of the Republic approved a draft law establishing an incentives regime for tourism enterprises that establish themselves in the border tourism and ecological corridor, and in March 2015 its approval by the Chamber of Deputies and promulgation by the Executive were pending.

Table A3. 2 Overview of the protection of intellectual property rights in the Dominican Republic, 2014
Patents
- Legislation: Articles 1, 2, 27 and 41 of Law No. 20 00 and amendments thereto under Law No. 424 06
- Scope: Any invention susceptible of industrial application that is new and involves an inventive step. It may refer to a product or a process.
- Duration: 20 years as of the date of filing. The term is not renewable unless there has been unreasonable delay in granting the patent on the part of the authorities.
- Main exclusions and limitations: The following may not be patented: scientific theories and mathematical methods, economic or business plans, computer programs, surgical, therapeutic or diagnostic methods, live material present in nature, plants and animals (with the exception of micro organisms) and biological procedures for their production; inventions that are contrary to human or animal health or life or susceptible of harming the environment.
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(...) Under the General Law on Electricity No. 125 01, the Dominican State has reserved for itself hydroelectric generation in excess of 5 MW and power transmission, through the Dominican Hydroelectric Generation Company (EGEHID) and the Dominican Power Transmission Company (ETED). The private sector can invest in hydroelectric plants with a capacity equal to or less than 5 MW. (...)

The EU promotes a trade policy that aims at ensuring reliable, transparent and enforceable trade rules that foster sustainable growth and development.

Another important aspect of the EU’s trade policy is to ensure trade promotes inclusive growth, sustainable development and job creation. (...)

The EU's view is that trade policy will continue to be an important component of the post-2015 development agenda, particularly as a 'means of implementation' underpinning the future sustainable development goals through its positive role in relation to inclusive growth and sustainable development.

The TFEU (Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union) describes common commercial policy as an integral part of the EU's overall external action. The EU's trade policy is required to address developmental, environmental, and social objectives, and contribute to the objectives set out in the Treaty on the European Union, including development and consolidation of democracy and the rule of law, and respect of human rights. Since its last TPR, the objectives of the EU's trade policy remain largely unchanged, which sees trade as a "powerful engine for growth and job creation" and will "tailor trade and investment policy for those countries most in need".

The European Commission adopted three Communications in this respect:
• the Communication on 'A Decent Life for All: Ending poverty and giving the world a sustainable future' of 27 February 2013;
• the Communication on 'A Decent Life for All: From Vision to Collective Action' of 2 June 2014;
• the Communication on 'A Global Partnership for Poverty Eradication and Sustainable Development after 2015' of 5 February 2015.