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WT/TPR/S/354/REV.1 |
S-IV§25 |
Mozambique |
2017 |
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General environmental reference |
Fisheries |
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The current institutional arrangement of the Ministry consists of two national directorates: the National Directorate of Economics and Fisheries Policies and the National Directorate of Surveillance. The Ministry operates with limited qualified personnel and financial capacity, and upgrading is needed to monitor and control fisheries and aquaculture.
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WT/TPR/S/354/REV.1 |
S-IV§31 |
Mozambique |
2017 |
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General environmental reference |
Energy, Mining |
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The Government recognizes the need to ensure sustainable and transparent management of the environment and natural resources. The authorities subscribed to the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) on 19 May 2009 and are strengthening the legal framework for the natural resources sector. For example, all major mining and gas contracts have been made public in Mozambique, and disclosure requirements are being reinforced by the new mining and petroleum laws recently approved by the National Assembly.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/354/REV.1 |
S-IV§37 |
Mozambique |
2017 |
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General environmental reference |
Mining |
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Several key bodies are currently responsible for regulating mining activities, namely:
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• The National Institute of Mines (Instituto Nacional de Minas – INM) is the new regulatory body established by the new Mining Law to regulate mining activities, and its primary responsibilities include: reviewing, analysing and approving mining projects, including carrying out technical and economic studies for the opening of new mines, in addition to decommissioning and/or closing mines; minimizing the social and environmental impacts of mining projects; publishing guidelines on public and private sector participation in the mining sector; and proposing new policies to the MIREME regarding the development of the mining sector.
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WT/TPR/S/354/REV.1 |
S-IV§39 |
Mozambique |
2017 |
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General environmental reference |
Energy |
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Mozambique has high coal, gas and hydropower potential but lacks the capacity to fully exploit these resources and provide the population with reliable electricity. Some progress has been made with electricity access; the electrification rate has increased from approximately 7% of the population in 2005 to about 26% in 2014; around 2 million Mozambicans are being supplied through photovoltaic systems. On average, new connections per year have exceeded 140,000 in the last three years, mainly driven by World Bank funding and other donor support. However, the majority of the Mozambican population (about 65%) still lacks access to electricity, and biomass continues to be the mainstay of household energy use primarily for cooking. Mozambique exports 35% of its total power production, mostly to South Africa and Zimbabwe. The Mozal aluminium smelter plant accounts for 60% of the current consumption and 100% of imports.
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WT/TPR/S/354/REV.1 |
S-IV§40 |
Mozambique |
2017 |
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General environmental reference |
Energy |
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Mozambique has considerable hydropower potential. Currently, 85% of the electricity produced in the country comes from hydropower sources followed by thermal sources (15%), including natural gas power plants and diesel. The company Hidroelectrica de Cahora Bassa (HCB) operates the Cahora Bassa Dam, the second largest dam in Africa, sells 75% of its existing generation to South Africa, and uses South African transmission lines to re-import.
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WT/TPR/S/354/REV.1 |
S-IV§46 |
Mozambique |
2017 |
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General environmental reference |
Manufacturing |
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The Government's Industrial Policy and Strategy (approved by Resolution No. 23/2016) sets the broad guidelines of industrial development in the country, defining the food industry, furniture, building materials and tools, collection and recycling of industrial waste, engineering and electronics as priority sectors (Section 2.2).
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WT/TPR/S/354/REV.1 |
S-IV§104 |
Mozambique |
2017 |
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General environmental reference |
Services |
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The country offers a range of beach holiday products, ecotourism, cultural diversity, and a coastline of 2,700 km along the Indian Ocean. The coast is particularly attractive with distinct marine species including dolphins, whales, sharks and turtles.
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WT/TPR/S/354/REV.1 |
S-IV§105 |
Mozambique |
2017 |
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General environmental reference |
Services |
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The southern region of Mozambique dominates the industry, accounting for nearly 50% of total earnings generated, thanks to the relatively high quality of infrastructure and considerable investments in the region. The northern region is perhaps the most attractive touristic region and enjoys international visibility. The region features historic places such as Ibo island, the internationally acclaimed archipelago of Quirimbas, the Niassa Reserve and the bio-diversity of Lake Niassa.
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WT/TPR/S/354/REV.1 |
S-IV§107 |
Mozambique |
2017 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Services |
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The broad mandate of the MITUR (Ministry of Tourism) is to plan and implement policies within the domains of tourism activities, touristic lodging, restauration and night clubs, casinos, and conservation areas. (...)
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WT/TPR/S/354/REV.1 |
S-IV§108 |
Mozambique |
2017 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Services |
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Other subordinate institutions include: the National Institute of Tourism (INATUR), established by Decree No. 36/2008, with the role, inter alia, of promoting development of the tourism sector, classification of tourism enterprises, and development of areas of touristic interest; the unit for Coordination of Trans-Boundary Conservation Areas (ACTF), which is tasked with promoting connectivity and the effectiveness of biodiversity conservation while enhancing community benefits through the promotion of environmentally sustainable tourism; and the National Agency for Conservation Areas (ANAC), whose mission is to ensure the conservation of biodiversity, the administration and promotion of sustainable use of conservation areas, as well as establishing partnerships for the development of conservation areas.
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