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4.48. The adoption of the Myanmar Mining Policy is currently in the legislation process. The authorities note that exports of oil, gas, and minerals remain the largest source of foreign income; the sustainable development of the extractive sector and sound revenue management are critical to the country's economic growth and future generations; (...)

4.52. (...) The Department of Mines is responsible for issuing exploitation licences (except for small-scale operations), collecting royalties, and implementing measures to protect the environment from pollution related to mining and its associated operations (e.g. environmental, social, and health impact assessments . (...)

4.64. Myanmar's electricity generation increased from 12,247.1 GWh in FY 2013/14 to 20,055.3 GWh in FY 2017/18, approximately 55.8% of which is generated from hydropower (...)

4.65. Under the Myanmar Investment Law, 2016, FDI is permitted in power generation, transmission, and distribution. A foreign investor in an electricity-generation project must obtain approval from the MIC (...) Approval of the environmental and social impact assessments by the MOECAF is also required. (...)

4.74. The MOPFI is responsible for industrial policy. (...) The policy was reviewed in 2020 in light of, inter alia, recent economic developments and the NES. The number of prioritized industries was reduced to three: food processing, textiles, and machinery. The supporting measures aim at (...) energy efficiency, conservation, and environmental measures; and corporate social responsibility.

4.117. (...) Other relevant laws include (...) the Conservation of Water Resources and Rivers Law, 2017.

4.142. (...) Tourism policy is aimed at diversification and investment to benefit from a growing global demand for eco-tourism and sustainable travel. According to the authorities, the strategic focus on eco resorts could work with Myanmar's drive to develop inclusive and community-based tourism and to contribute to the peace process. (...)

4.143. The Tourism Master Plan, 2013-20, aims to balance economic growth objectives with the well-being of host communities, and minimize tourism's negative impact on Myanmar's social, cultural, and environmental fabric. The plan has nine objectives of responsible tourism policy: (...) (iv) conserve and enhance [Protected Areas] PAs and the natural environment (...)

4.155. Myanmar has made an inclusive digital economy a key goal of the Myanmar Sustainable Development Plan, 2018-30. (...) The Roadmap seeks to enable the digital transformation, including in the areas of government, trade, and innovation, to develop a digital economy across all sectors for inclusive and sustainable socioeconomic development. The MOC E-Commerce Guidelines, 2020, aim to promote e-commerce development, foster sustainable and inclusive growth, (...).

Table A2.1 Major trade-related legislation
Subject: SPS requirements
Legislation: Protection of Wildlife, Wild Plants and Conservation of Natural Areas Law, 1994