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G/SCM/N/372/MNE |
Montenegro |
2021 |
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Other support measures |
Fisheries |
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Environment related objective
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Improving the management of freshwater resources based on available scientific data and strengthening control of sports fishing activities in order to protect and develop fishery waters and fish stocks
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Support to development of freshwater fishery and freshwater aquaculture - sustainable management of freshwater fishery:
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• Strengthening control of sports fishing activities in order to protect and develop fishery waters and fish stocks;
• Reliable estimate of available fish stocks in freshwater fishery waters – fishery master plan;
• Traceability of fishery products;
• Improving the management of freshwater resources based on available scientific data.
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Confederation of sports fishing organizations of Montenegro and users of fish stocks.
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Type of measure
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Support to development of protection and preservation of fishery waters.
Support to a scientific institution that the Ministry authorizes for development of fishery master plan
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2019 Year.
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/372/MUS |
Mauritius |
2021 |
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Grants and direct payments |
Fisheries |
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Environment related objective
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To encourage outer reef and bank fishing to reduce fishing pressure on the lagoon and for the protection of lagoon biodiversity.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Assistance for the purchase of semi-industrial boats.
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Fisheries Cooperatives Society.
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Type of measure
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A grant of 50% the value of the boat (a cap of Rs 4 million).
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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The measure is valid for one year.
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/372/MUS |
Mauritius |
2021 |
Sustainable agriculture management |
Other support measures |
Agriculture |
Crop Producers (Compost). |
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Environment related objective
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To provide support to small planters to shift from the use of chemical inputs to organic ones so as to promote sustainable agriculture.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Crop Producers (Compost).
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Small planters registered with the SFWF and sugar cane planters registered with the Sugar Insurance Fund Board (SIFB).
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Type of measure
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A provision of locally produced compost up to a maximum of 1 ton/arpent.
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Annual basis.
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/372/MUS |
Mauritius |
2021 |
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Income or price support |
Agriculture |
Bio-Farming Support Scheme (BFSS). |
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Environment related objective
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(i) To increase the accessibility of farmers to organic inputs such as bio fertilisers, Bio pesticides, etc so as to stimulate and promote organic farming in the country.
(ii) To increase the agricultural productivity while maintaining the soil health and environmental safety and produce safer food for consumption for the benefit of customers.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Bio-Farming Support Scheme (BFSS).
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All registered planters with the SFWF
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Type of measure
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- Subsidy to the tune of 60% is provided on the purchase price of bio inputs (pesticides and fertilisers) to registered farmers on the cost of bio-inputs.
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Annual basis.
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Keywords
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Bio
Environment
Organic
Soil
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/372/MUS |
Mauritius |
2021 |
Sustainable agriculture management |
Grants and direct payments |
Agriculture |
Agricultural Calamities Solidarity Scheme (ACASS). |
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Environment related objective
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To enable farmers to restart their plantation promptly after the occurrence of natural calamities (heavy rainfall, cyclone and drought), hence enhancing farmers' sustainability and reducing the gap in supply of agricultural produce on the market.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Agricultural Calamities Solidarity Scheme (ACASS).
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Small farmers registered with the SFWF and cultivating vegetables, fruits and/or flowers.
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Type of measure
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The ACASS is a National Solidarity Fund consolidated from fund received from the Government to be used to provide support to planters whose crops would have been affected by natural calamities, namely cyclone, excessive rainfall and drought.
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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The coverage of ACASS is for a period of 12 consecutive months as from the date the beneficiary has registered his/her crop under the scheme.
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Keywords
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Natural disaster
Sustainable
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/372/MUS |
Mauritius |
2021 |
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Grants and direct payments |
Agriculture |
Sheltered Farming Scheme. |
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Environment related objective
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To encourage farmers to shift from traditional open field cultivation to sheltered farming system. This will enable farmers to mitigate effects of adverse climatic conditions; improve production capacity and the quality of farm produce.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Sheltered Farming Scheme.
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Registered planters, Cooperative Societies, Agricultural Companies and Farmers Associations operating in the agro-industrial sector
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Type of measure
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A grant of 50% on investment on investment costs up to a maximum of Rs 400,000.
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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One time subsidy.
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/372/MUS |
Mauritius |
2021 |
Water management and conservation |
Grants and direct payments |
Agriculture |
Rainwater Harvesting Scheme. |
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Environment related objective
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To encourage crop/livestock farmers 'harvest' rainwater to optimise use of water resources.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Rainwater Harvesting Scheme.
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Individual planters/breeders registered with the SFWF; Cooperative societies/companies engaged in the commercial production of food crops, ornamentals and livestock.
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Type of measure
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A grant of 50% on investment costs for installation of rainwater harvesting facilities up to a maximum of Rs 100,000.
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Annual basis. Prospective applicants will benefit from the subsidy only once.
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/372/MUS |
Mauritius |
2021 |
Sustainable agriculture management |
Tax concessions |
Agriculture |
Crop Loss Compensation Scheme. |
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Environment related objective
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To enable farmers to restart their plantation promptly after the occurrence of natural calamities, hence enhancing farmers' sustainability and reducing gap in supply of agricultural produce on the market.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Crop Loss Compensation Scheme.
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Small farmers registered with the SFWF and cultivating vegetables, fruits and/or flowers.
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Type of measure
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As enunciated in the National Budget 2020/21, "Government will waive the payment of the annual premium in respect of the Crop Loss Compensation Scheme operated by the Small Farmers Welfare Fund". In this context, free coverage was provided under the existing Crop Loss Compensation Scheme (CLCS) model, to the five hundred and seventeen (517) planters who had previously subscribed to the CLCS.
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Ad hoc basis.
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Keywords
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Natural disaster
Sustainable
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/372/NOR |
Norway |
2021 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Grants and direct payments |
All products/economic activities |
The Bioenergy Scheme |
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Environment related objective
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To promote the production and use of bioenergy as an environmentally friendly alternative to fossil energy
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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The Bioenergy Scheme
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The scheme applies to all types of companies, all regions and all sectors.
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Type of measure
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Grants.
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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The scheme was established in 2003, and the duration is dependent on annual allocations.
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/372/NOR |
Norway |
2021 |
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Grants and direct payments |
Energy |
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Environment related objective
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To operate the nuclear facilities including the reactors in a safe and secure manner and to manage Norwegian nuclear waste and decommissioning of the Norwegian research reactors.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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National Nuclear Waste Management and Operation of Nuclear Facilities
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Subsidies for operation of and securing nuclear facilities are granted directly to the research institute, Institute for Energy Technology (IFE), which owns the reactors. Subsidies for waste management is handled through the state agency Norwegian Nuclear Decommissioning which cooperates with IFE on waste management and decommissioning.
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Type of measure
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Grants.
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Duration has not been specified, but will continue until the sites are decommissioned and waste handled. The clean-up is expected to take at least fifty years.
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Keywords
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