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G/SCM/N/253/EU/ADD.27 |
European Union: United Kingdom |
2013 |
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Tax concessions |
Energy, Other |
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Environment related objective
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To promote use of alternative energies.
2. Policy objectives
To support alternative fuels that produce environmental benefits, and recognises that biodiesel from waste cooking oil is a highly sustainable biofuel, converting a waste product that would otherwise go to landfill. To support producers using waste /used cooking oil who were likely to be most seriously affected by the withdrawal of the duty incentive which ceased on 31 March.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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23 REDUCED RATE OF EXCISE DUTY ON BIODIESEL PRODUCED FROM WASTE COOKING OIL
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Producers of biodiesel from waste.
5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Producers of biodiesel from waste cooking oil who are liable to pay biofuel duty are permitted to off-set an allowance of 20 pence per litre against duty that is payable.
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Type of measure
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Duty relief
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2011-2012
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Keywords
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Environment
Bio
Energy
Sustainable
Waste
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/EU/ADD.27 |
European Union: United Kingdom |
2013 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Grants and direct payments |
Energy |
25 RENEWABLE S OBLIGATION ORDER 2009 |
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Environment related objective
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To promote renewable energies.
2. Policy Objectives
To deliver an increase electricity generation from eligible renewables sources.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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25 RENEWABLE S OBLIGATION ORDER 2009
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Licencesed electricity suppliers.
5. To whom and how is the subsidy provided
Licensed electricity suppliers who have met their Renewable s Obligation through Renewable s Obligation Certificates (ROCs). Monies are then passed on to electricity generators generating electricity from eligible renewable sources by way of power purchase agreements etc.
Buy-out fund recycled in autumn of each year.
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Type of measure
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Recycling of buy-out payments
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2011-2012
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/EU/ADD.27 |
European Union: United Kingdom |
2013 |
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Grants and direct payments |
Energy, All products/economic activities |
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Environment related objective
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To protect the environment.
2. Policy objectives
The objective is to support business development primarily for SMEs. Fields covered include management, finance, new technology, e-commerce, protection of intellectual property rights, assessing feasibility of new ventures, environmental protection; participation in trade fairs and exhibitions; studies relating to investment decisions on environmental protection, energy saving measures and energy from renewable energy sources; purchase of specific dedicated capital equipment and/or assets related to a development project and which are additional to the SME.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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28 SE – SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE BUSINESS SUPPORT SCHEME 2009-2013
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Companies in the fields that promote environmental protection.
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Type of measure
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Grant
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2011-2012
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Keywords
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Environment
Energy
Renewable
Conservation
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/EU/ADD.27 |
European Union: United Kingdom |
2013 |
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Grants and direct payments |
Energy, Services |
34 SE – WAVE AND TIDAL ENERGY SUPPORT |
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Environment related objective
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To promote development of renewable energy and increase carbon saving.
2. Policy objectives
Aim of the Scheme is to provide grants to businesses to support the installation and commissioning/deployment of pre-commercial wave and tidal electricity generating devices at the European Marine Energy Centre. Scheme also supports components of projects requiring testing at EMEC e.g. mooring systems, foundation installation systems etc. that will lead to reduced project cost and/or improved operation and maintenance for the industry.
Key objectives
To support the early development of wave and tidal technologies that need to complete pre-competitive R&D through deployment and demonstration in Scotland;
To capture key data on the resource, costs (construction, installation, commissioning, operational and maintenance) and energy performance and revenue;
To promote the development of a diverse renewables supply;
To secure the increased learning benefits and cost reductions from the initial deployment of these devices; and
To increase carbon savings in line with the Scottish Ministers' commitment as set out in 'Changing our Ways: Scotland's Climate Change Programme' published in 2006.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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34 SE – WAVE AND TIDAL ENERGY SUPPORT
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Tidal energy developers.
3. Background and authority for the scheme
The Scheme operates under the Scottish Government Sciences & Technology Act, 1965. State Aid approval for the scheme is via UK approval N504/2000 Renewable s Obligations and Capital Grants for Renewable Technologies, and UK approval - N318/2005 Wave and Tidal Stream Energy Demonstration.
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Type of measure
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Grant
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2011-2012
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Keywords
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Energy
Renewable
Conservation
Climate
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/EU/ADD.27 |
European Union: United Kingdom |
2013 |
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Grants and direct payments |
Energy, Manufacturing, Services |
36 THE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES INSTITUTE (ETI) |
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Environment related objective
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To promote energy efficiency and mitigate/adapt to climate change.
2. Policy objectives
The objective of the ETI is to accelerate the development, demonstration and commercial deployment of energy technologies in order to increase energy efficiency, reduce green house gas emission and help achieve energy and climate change goals. The measure aims at coordinating R&D efforts by the state and the industry and addressing the barriers to effective deployment of new energy technologies in the UK.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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36 THE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES INSTITUTE (ETI)
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Energy Technologies Institute members and project participants
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Type of measure
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Direct grant
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2011-2012
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Keywords
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Emissions
Energy
Climate
Green
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/HKG |
Hong Kong, China |
2013 |
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Loans and financing |
Fisheries, Energy |
A. FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT LOAN FUND |
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Environment related objective
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To manage fisheries.
3. Policy objective and/or purpose
(a) To provide one-off loans for owners of trawlers and fish collectors affected by the trawl ban 1, for upgrading their vessels to standards required for operations outside Hong Kong waters, for switching to more sustainable fisheries operations and other fisheries -related operations, or for carrying out projects that will reduce fuel consumption or the carbon footprint of their operations (without increasing fishing effort). The applications must be submitted on or before 31.12.2015;
(b) To provide loans for capture fishermen and owners of fish collectors for switching to more sustainable fisheries operations and other fisheries -related operations, or for carrying out projects that will reduce fuel consumption or the carbon footprint of their operations (without increasing fishing effort); and
(c) To provide loans that help fish farmers develop aquaculture, or improve their aquaculture businesses leading to more environmentally friendly operations or better aquaculture products in terms of quality and food safety standards.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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A. FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT LOAN FUND
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Fishermen and owners of fish collectors.
6. To whom and how the assistance is provided
Applicants for loans to capture fishermen and owners of fish collectors must be Hong Kong residents and owners of local fishing vessels or fish collectors, holding valid licences necessary for their operations; or locally registered fisheries co-operative societies/companies with the majority of their members/shareholders being local capture fishermen who fulfill the afore-mentioned criteria; and
Applicants for loans to aquaculture operators must be Hong Kong residents, holding valid licences necessary for operating their aquaculture businesses; or locally registered fisheries co-operative societies/companies with the majority of their members/shareholders being local aquaculture operators who fulfill the afore-mentioned criteria.
The loan is granted at an interest rate of 2.5% per annum for capture fishermen and owners of fish collectors; and 1% per annum for capture fishermen and owners of fish collectors affected by the trawl ban; and at an interest rate based on the "No Gain No Loss" principle of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government for fish farmers. The "No Gain No Loss" rate is set by taking into account such factors as the best lending rates of the note-issuing banks in Hong Kong.
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Type of measure
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Loans
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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April 2012 - March 2013
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Keywords
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Fish
Sustainable
Environment
Climate
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/JPN |
Japan |
2013 |
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Grants and direct payments |
Fisheries, Other |
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Environment related objective
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Comply with environmental regulations. To provide relief to the tortoise-shell and ivory industries for the losses they have suffered from due to the trade ban by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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2. Subsidy for the Bekko (Tortoiseshell) and Ivory Crafts Industries
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The subsidy is provided to non-profit associations which conduct consulting services or maintaining of processing skill on bekko and ivory, etc. for the bekko and ivory industries. In addition, the associations consist of SMEs in this sector.
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Type of measure
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Grant
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Since 1991
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/JPN |
Japan |
2013 |
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Loans and financing |
Mining |
15. Loans for Mine Pollution Control |
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Environment related objective
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Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To prevent environmental pollution caused by mining activities by extending loans to cover a portion of mine pollution control costs.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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15. Loans for Mine Pollution Control
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Companies or persons that conduct mine pollution control through Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation.
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Type of measure
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Loans
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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4/2011 - 3/2012
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/JPN |
Japan |
2013 |
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Grants and direct payments |
Energy |
16. Subsidy for promoting biogasoline |
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Environment related objective
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Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy.
To promote biogasoline with the object of preventing global warming and to diversifying the source of energy sources.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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16. Subsidy for promoting biogasoline
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Corporation engaged in oil refining
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Type of measure
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Grant
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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4/2011 - 3/2012
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/JPN |
Japan |
2013 |
Energy conservation and efficiency |
Grants and direct payments |
Energy, Manufacturing |
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Environment related objective
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To improve energy efficiency.
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To promote the introduction of efficient LP Gas appliances by means of a subsidy for a part of the expense necessary for renovating equipment.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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21. Subsidy for Supporting Action to Improve Energy Efficiency by Private Enterprises (A part for LP gas)
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Ministries and Organizations.
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
The Conference of LP Gas Associated Organizations
Those who introduce efficient gas apparatus, etc. that use LP gas as fuel
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Type of measure
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Grant
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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4/2011 - 3/2012
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Keywords
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