Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/271 |
S-U-IV§154, 168, 177, 257 |
East African Community (EAC): Uganda |
2012 |
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Agriculture |
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Uganda faces a number of challenges in its agriculture sector: a rapidly expanding population; unsustainable farming practices, leading to environmental degradation and soil erosion; declining crop yields, in part attributable to low use of fertilizer; inadequate pest and disease control, in addition to climate change
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/271 |
S-U-IV§178, 189 |
East African Community (EAC): Uganda |
2012 |
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Agriculture |
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Production of organic coffee is increasing, with production of 3.2 million bags expected in 2011, while cocoa is regarded as a high-value, environmentally friendly export crop
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/271 |
S-U-IV§198-203 |
East African Community (EAC): Uganda |
2012 |
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Forestry |
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The 2011 National Forest Plan (NFP) emphasizes sustainable development through the preservation of natural resources such as forests and wetlands
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Forest
Natural resources
Sustainable
Wildlife
Conservation
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/271 |
S-U-IV§211-212 |
East African Community (EAC): Uganda |
2012 |
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Fisheries |
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In order to deter illegal fishing and trade in immature fish, in 2010 Uganda supplemented the Fish Act (1951) with the Fish Rules contain provisions on prohibited nets and fishing methods, the landing and disposal of fish, and licences, permits, and fees
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/271 |
S-U-IV§214-215, 222, 229-231, 239, 243, 248 |
East African Community (EAC): Uganda |
2012 |
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Mining |
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The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) is mandated to establish, promote the development, strategically manage and safeguard the rational and sustainable exploitation and utilization of energy, including renewable energy, and mineral resources for social and economic development, while the legal and regulatory framework governing petroleum exploration and production includes the Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Act, Chapter 150 of the Laws of Uganda 2000; the Petroleum (Exploration and Production) (Conduct of Exploration Operations) Regulations, 1993; production sharing agreements (PSAs); and various environment, wildlife, water statutes and guidelines
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Bio
Conservation
Energy
Environment
Forest
Renewable
Sustainable
Waste
Wildlife
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/271 |
S-U-IV§306, 323 |
East African Community (EAC): Uganda |
2012 |
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Services |
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The responsibilities of Multi-Sectoral Transport Regulatory Authority (MTRA) will include, inter alia, improving safety, and protecting the environment
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/271 |
S-U-IV§327, 329 |
East African Community (EAC): Uganda |
2012 |
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Services |
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The Tourism Act (2008) brings together the hotels laws, the tourists' agents licensing law, and the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) in a major reform aimed at boosting and developing the tourism industry, including Lake Victoria, Murchison Falls, and the Mountains of the Moon, along with a number of national parks and wildlife reserves, hosting half of the world's mountain gorilla population
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/236/REV.1 |
S-V-Table V.2 |
Benin |
2010 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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The World Bank's portfolio, financed by the IDA, supports a number of projects for a total commitment for all the projects amounting to US$308.3 million in areas such as rural development and the environment
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/236/REV.1 |
S-V-Table V.2 |
Benin |
2010 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) implements its development assistance on behalf of Canada focusing during the period 2004-2009 on the environment and governance
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/236/REV.1 |
S-V-Table V.2 |
Benin |
2010 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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Cooperation agreement on biofuels signed in 2007 with Brazil
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