Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/363 |
G-II§1 |
Bolivia, Plurinational State of |
2017 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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Since 2006 and for 11 consecutive years, in an attempt to construct a new country capable of recovering sovereignty, industrializing and exploiting natural renewable and non renewable resources sustainably for the Bolivian people, the Plurinational State of Bolivia has been implementing and developing the economic, social, communitarian and productive model (MESCP).
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Natural resources
Renewable
Sustainable
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/363 |
G-II§15 |
Bolivia, Plurinational State of |
2017 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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Additionally, Law No. 144 on the Communitarian Agricultural Production Revolution of 26 June 2011 promotes the processing and marketing of agricultural and forestry products from the various players in the plural economy, with priority given to organic output in harmony and balance with Mother Earth.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/363 |
G-II§78 |
Bolivia, Plurinational State of |
2017 |
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General environmental reference |
Energy |
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In the medium and long term the industry intends to change the energy matrix by prioritizing power generation from renewable sources (hydroelectricity, wind, sun, geothermal and biomass), which will deliver significant power surpluses for export, making Bolivia the region's energy hub.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/363 |
G-II§86 |
Bolivia, Plurinational State of |
2017 |
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General environmental reference |
Agriculture |
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The agriculture and livestock development sector seeks to ensure food security and sovereignty through diversified, organic production with extensive opportunities to expand in line with existing potential in harmony with Mother Earth. To that end, over the last 11 years, mechanisms for distribution and access have been introduced under policies to encourage fairness in land tenure. These have resulted in the development of sectoral production and diversification, higher incomes for producers and the generation of surpluses, further boosting production capacities.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/363 |
G-II§87 |
Bolivia, Plurinational State of |
2017 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Agriculture |
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Aware that it is essential to increase the area of agricultural and livestock production in order to achieve substantial improvements in the supply of food and to export value added food, the implementation of the PDES will see by 2020 an expansion of activity in this sector within a framework of more integrated production systems that safeguard the regenerative ability of the environment and the natural world.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/363 |
G-III§23 |
Bolivia, Plurinational State of |
2017 |
Measures |
Other support measures |
Manufacturing |
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The key objectives of industrial free zones are to contribute to and increase national productivity by generating greater value added, and productive, sustainable employment, prioritizing attraction of national and foreign investment in order to develop highly productive industrial processes that combine safety, technology, care for the environment and good business practices.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/363 |
G-III§27 |
Bolivia, Plurinational State of |
2017 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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The MESCP (economic, social, communitarian and productive model) is consistent with the international trade rules because it provides incentives for every aspect of complementary trade and is consistent with advancing and supporting the completion of the Doha Development Agenda (DDA) while seeking to achieve sustainable development in harmony with Mother Earth and Living Well. (...)
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/363 |
G-III§39 |
Bolivia, Plurinational State of |
2017 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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Turning to intellectual property, in accordance with the Constitution, Bolivia does not support any proposal in the multilateral arena that moves toward the patentability of life; Bolivia is also of the view that international agreements related to that topic should be in harmony with nature, safeguard biodiversity and prohibit forms of private appropriation for the exclusive use and exploitation of plants, animals, micro organisms and any living matter. To that end, in the period under review Bolivia submitted two communications to revise Article 27.3(b) of the Agreement on Trade Related Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS).
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/363 |
S-Summary§7 |
Bolivia, Plurinational State of |
2017 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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Bolivia's legal and institutional framework has changed radically since its last review, particularly with the entry into force on 7 February 2009 of the new Political Constitution of the State. Under the Constitution, the State recognizes, respects and protects private initiative that contributes to economic development, strengthens the country's economic independence and plays a social role. At the same time, however, the Constitution gives the State the right and duty to spearhead the process of economic and social planning; to manage and control the strategic sectors of the economy (hydrocarbons, mining/metalworking, electricity and environmental resources); (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/363 |
S-Summary§18 |
Bolivia, Plurinational State of |
2017 |
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Ban/Prohibition, Import licences |
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The General Customs Law prohibits the importation of goods which affect human and animal life or health, or are prejudicial to the protection of plants, morality, the environment, the security of the State and the country's financial system. Currently, in 2017, prohibitions apply to 33 ten digit HS tariff lines, and include the importation of radioactive residues; halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons; worn clothing; and some types of used vehicle and motor vehicles and those using liquefied gas. Furthermore, imports of goods of 719 ten-digit HS tariff lines require prior authorization, which may be automatic or non-automatic. Although prior authorization is customarily used to protect human and animal health or life, or to protect plants and conserve exhaustible natural resources, or to protect security, it is also used to monitor the volume of imports and, in line with the Economic and Social Development Plan 2016-2020, to protect industry.
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Natural resources
Environment
Conservation
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