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Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/363 S-Table-II.2 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 2017 Trade Policy Framework
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Table 2.2 Institutions involved in trade policy
Ministry Main functions/objectives Institutions

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Energy • Formulate and evaluate policies, regulations and plans for the sector, in order to guarantee efficiency, security and sovereignty in the energy field (electricity, lithium, nuclear energy);
• Consolidate Bolivia's position as the region's energy hub by exporting surplus energy. Authority for the Supervision and Social Control of Electricity (AE)

National Electricity Company (ENDE)

Bolivian Nuclear Energy Agency (ABEN)

Yacimientos de Litio Bolivianos (YLB)

Bolivian Institute of Science and Nuclear Technology (IBTEN)
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Energy
Government TPR WT/TPR/G/230 G-II§39 China 2010 Trade Policy Framework
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The percentage of the total capacity of thermal power generating units equipped with desulphurization facilities reached 72% in 2009
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Energy
Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/315/Rev.1 S-II§41 Chile 2015 Measures Investment measures, Risk assessment
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The authorities impose stricter requirements for foreign investment projects in some specific sectors. Examples are the banking and financial sector, the mining sector and the fisheries sector, where the governing bodies have to prepare a report on the investment project in question for the Foreign Investment Committee. Where appropriate, the Environmental Evaluation Service (SEA) evaluates the environmental impact of projects requested.
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Environment
Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/352/Rev.1 S-Summary§9 Mexico 2017 Trade Policy Framework
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(...) Following the reforms effected during the period under review, the activities reserved exclusively to the State are currently the following inter alia: exploration for and extraction of hydrocarbons; electricity transmission and distribution; generation of nuclear energy; radioactive minerals; telegraph and radio telegraph services; postal services; and control, supervision and surveillance of ports, airports and heliports.
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Energy
Government TPR; Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/G/214; WT/TPR/S/214/Rev.1 G-III§69; S-II§13, 26 European Union 2009 Trade Policy Framework
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Trade Sustainability Impact Assessments (SIAs) serve to assess the potential economic, social and environmental impacts of trade agreements in the EC as well as its negotiating partners in order to ensure coherence between trade liberalization and sustainable development.
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Environment
Sustainable
Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/355/Rev.1 S-Summary§23 Switzerland and Liechtenstein 2017 Trade Policy Framework
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Regarding developments in the energy sector, the Swiss Parliament adopted new legislation in 2016 (albeit subject to a referendum) that is based on the "Energy 2050 Strategy" and entails, amongst other things, a shift towards increased support for renewable energy (including hydropower) along with the progressive closure of nuclear power plants. Production and distribution of electricity and gas is largely ensured by Swiss public utilities at the cantonal and municipal levels but the sector is open to foreign investment. The full liberalization of the electricity market has been suspended, pending negotiations with the EU on an electricity agreement. Liechtenstein has transposed the first two EU energy packages and is in the process of transposing the third. The electricity and gas markets have been liberalized (except ownership unbundling for electricity).
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Renewable
Energy
Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/266/Rev.1 S-III§106 Côte d'Ivoire and Guinea-Bissau and Togo 2012 Measures
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical…
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical regulation or specifications
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In January 2008, WAEMU adopted a Common Environmental Improvement Policy (PCAE) with commitment to harmonize and standardize their environmental standards and technical regulations, and to promote the sustainable management of natural resources, renewable energy sources and management of environmental problems
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Energy
Environment
Natural resources
Renewable
Sustainable
Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/222/Rev.1 S-B-II§34 Botswana 2009 Trade Policy Framework
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Investment projects are subject to a Preliminary Environmental Impact Assessment to be submitted to the Department of Environmental Affairs.
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Environment
Government TPR WT/TPR/G/383 G-I§47 Ecuador 2019 Trade Policy Framework
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The central government (...)is responsible for promoting environmentally responsible exports that create more employment and added value, in particular exports from small and medium sized producers.
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Environment
Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/244 S-III§45 Australia 2011 Measures
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical…
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical regulation or specifications
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In 2010, 70% (over 60% 2004) of motor vehicle safety, anti-theft and emission standards were aligned with the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) 1958 Agreement on technical standards for automotives and parts regulations
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Emissions