Search

4.72. EO No. 107 of May 2022 suspended import tariffs on off-grid solar lighting appliances, equipment and components, and other systems related to renewable energy. [73] Qualifying imports remain subject to Customs User Fees and the ECOWAS Levy.
[73] Executive Mansion (2022), "President Weah Issues Executive Order #107 Suspending Tariffs on Off Grid Solar Renewable Energy Products", 11 May. Viewed at: https://www.emansion.gov.lr/2press.php?news_id=5537&related=7&pg=sp.

4.78. In anticipation of future discoveries, policy guidelines have been developed, namely (...) environmental protection to the maximum extent possible; and transparent and independent regulatory oversight by the Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority (LPRA).

4.93. Liberia has made substantial commitments under the GATS within the framework of its accession to the WTO. It has scheduled open and non-discriminatory regimes for a range of service subsectors ("full" commitments), including in the area of business services, education, environment, health, and telecoms. (...)

4.117. (...) As a founding member of the International Maritime Organization, Liberia is a party to (...) the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL); (...)

4.118. Liberia as a port state has the obligation to safeguard foreign ships that visit its ports, ensure the safety of the crew and passengers on board, and protect the environment from ship-sourced pollution. This is enforced by boarding and conducting PSC inspections in compliance with the relevant international maritime conventions, the Abuja MOU, the Tokyo MOU, and IMO Resolution A.1155(32) on Procedures for Port State Control.

4.120. (...) The Liberian flag is currently listed on the IMO Flag Performance White List and the U.S. Coast Guard Quality List (QUALSHIP 21) on the basis of compliance of its PSC regime with international rules on vessel safety, pollution prevention, and seafarers' living and working conditions. (...)

4.152. A Liberian National Export Strategy on Tourism for 2016-20 was developed with the assistance of the ITC. The greatest potential is seen in the areas of surfing tourism; ecotourism; wildlife tourism; and cultural and heritage tourism. (...)

1.1. (...) El Salvador has made significant progress in economic and trade matters through the implementation of measures to increase productivity, facilitate trade and promote leveraging of the opportunities that free trade offers. (...) All these actions come under the Sustainable and Inclusive Economic Growth Ecosystem of El Salvador (2020-24), and are consistent with the Cuscatlán Plan (Government Plan) and the country's Trade and Investment Policy.

1.2. Much of the review period (2017-21) was marked by the globally unprecedented health and economic crisis triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, which was overlapped by the supply chain crisis, rising fuel and input prices and a global scenario of inflation and climate change. Nevertheless, El Salvador has addressed these challenges decisively, supporting various sectors – primarily the most vulnerable, and implementing measures to ensure the well being of its population. (...)

4.6. (...) At the same time, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) awarded the Committee of El Salvador a Sustainability Score of 73 points out of 100 , the highest score in Central America and one of the highest in Latin America.