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The main energy sources used in Haiti are firewood, which accounts for more than 72% of energy consumed, petroleum products (about 25% of energy consumed), and electricity (some 3% of energy consumed), of which about 85% is produced by thermal generators and the rest by hydro power.

(...) Electricity production and distribution face numerous problems due to deterioration of the generating and transmission facilities, lack of maintenance, and the silting up of the country's main hydroelectric power plant, the Péligre Dam on the River Artibonite. (...)

The Government plans to modify the power generation matrix through the development of renewable sources of energy, particularly solar energy, by installing solar panels in various areas of the country. Solar photovoltaics account for the bulk of solar installations in place in Haiti. Around 80% of the power provided by photovoltaics is used to provide street lighting.

The Haitian State wants to modify the power generating matrix by developing renewable energies, in particular, hydro, wind and solar energy. Haiti's total hydro electric potential is estimated at 153 MW, including 23 MW from 27 micro sites which can be developed to provide isolated areas with energy services.

Tourism offers unquestionable potential for the country's economic development. Haiti's main tourist attractions are its natural sites (beaches and uninhabited islands), its historical heritage and its cultural specificities (art, handicrafts, gastronomy, religious tourism and festivals). However, the subsector faces numerous problems. Political instability and security concerns are largely responsible for the relatively small number of tourists visiting Haiti. Moreover, inadequate infrastructure, in particular the limited number of hotel rooms, the poor condition of the road network, environmental degradation and dilapidated airport facilities are other factors limiting the medium term growth prospects for tourism. The tourist enclaves for Caribbean cruise ship passengers are the most likely focus for immediate development.

(…) India aims to promote a shift in focus towards processed and value added exports, niche products such as organic, culinary herbs and herbal products. (…)

To improve India's low ranking on ease of doing business parameters, reforms are being undertaken in areas such as starting a business, dealing with construction permits, registration of property, power supply, paying taxes, enforcing contracts, and resolving insolvency. The important measures that have been undertaken are:
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• processing of environment and forest clearances online; (...)

In addition to compulsory industrial licensing and reservations for the public sector, environmental clearance under the Environment Protection Act, 1986, is required from the Ministry of Environment and Forests, for 29 industries prior to establishing industrial units. At the level of State Governments, companies are subject to land use, and industrial location laws. Most States also provide incentives for investment.

Table 2.3 Industries for which industrial licences are compulsory, 2014
Industry: Specified hazardous chemicals: hydrocyanic acid and its derivatives; phosgene and its derivatives; and isocyanates and diisocyantes of hydrocarbon not elsewhere specified

Table 2.2 WTO dispute settlement cases involving India as complainant, respondent, 2011-13 March 2015
India as respondent
- Dispute: Certain measures relating to solar cells and solar modules
- Member: United States
- Status (July 2014): Panel established 23 May 2014 and composed on 29 September 2014
- WTO document resires: WT/DS456