Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/385/REV.1 |
S-IV§6 |
Bangladesh |
2019 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Agriculture |
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Agriculture continues to play an important role in supporting economic growth, accounting for a large portion of employment and rural incomes, as well as a source for the expansion of exports. It is also a major contributor to sustained food, nutrition and livelihood security, with overall goals of achieving self-sufficiency in food production, reducing rural poverty, and fostering sustainable economic development. (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/385/REV.1 |
S-IV§7 |
Bangladesh |
2019 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries |
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The contribution of agriculture, forestry and fisheries to GDP declined during the review period, from 17.1% in 2011/12 to 13.8% in 2017/18 (Table 1.2). This decline in the highly climate-sensitive agriculture sector was due to gradual loss of cultivable land (see below), despite higher crop intensity and the adoption and dissemination of new technology. (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/385/REV.1 |
S-IV§14 |
Bangladesh |
2019 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Agriculture |
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(...)The objective of the current Plan is to sustainably intensify and diversify agricultural production to meet the nutritional needs of the increasing population. Its strategic goals include: intensifying production to address the caloric requirements of an increasing population; diversifying production to ensure balanced nutrition for all, and to maximize rural incomes; promoting the sustainability of the use of natural resources, for sustainable agricultural growth; and promoting adaptation to climate change of agro-food systems, to enhance the resilience of agriculture-based livelihood systems.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/385/REV.1 |
S-IV§15 |
Bangladesh |
2019 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Agriculture |
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The National Agriculture Policy (NAP 2013) aims to improve food and nutrition security and quality of life for rural people, through increased productivity and agricultural diversification. Its specific objectives include: sustainability and profitability in agricultural production; (...), adaptability to climate change(...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/385/REV.1 |
S-IV§16 |
Bangladesh |
2019 |
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General environmental reference |
Agriculture |
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A draft of the National Agricultural Extension Policy (2012) has highlighted(...)adaption to climate change and development of specialized extension service for climatically-distressed areas; (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/385/REV.1 |
S-IV§18 |
Bangladesh |
2019 |
Sectors |
Import tariffs |
Agriculture |
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During the review period, average MFN tariff protection for agriculture increased from 17.8% in 2011/12 to 18.1% in 2018/19, and remains higher than the overall applied MFN average (14.8% in 2018/19) and the average for manufacturing (Table A3.1). According to the authorities, this increase was due to the characteristics of the sector (strongly linked with food security and vulnerability to climate change) and the need to maintain food security during adverse environmental emergencies. (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/385/REV.1 |
S-IV§41 |
Bangladesh |
2019 |
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General environmental reference |
Fisheries |
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(...)The 1998 Fisheries Policy remains unchanged. Its objectives include the enhancement of resources and production;(...)and maintaining the ecological balance, biodiversity and public health.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/385/REV.1 |
S-IV§41 |
Bangladesh |
2019 |
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Fisheries |
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(...)The National Shrimp Fish Policy was adopted in 2014. Its main objectives are maintaining the environmental and ecological balance, protecting biodiversity, following HACCP approach, traceability (…).
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/385/REV.1 |
S-IV§43 |
Bangladesh |
2019 |
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General environmental reference |
Fisheries |
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The regulatory framework governing fisheries dates back to 1983. It consists of: the Protection and Conservation of Fish Act, 1950; the Protection and Conservation of Fish Rules, 1985; the Marine Fisheries Ordinance, 1983; the Marine Fisheries Rules, 1983; and the Fish and Products (Inspection and Quality Control) Ordinance, 1983.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/385/REV.1 |
S-IV§43 |
Bangladesh |
2019 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Fisheries |
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(...)For fisheries resource conservation and management and the maintenance of the quality of fish and fish products, the following rules are being enforced: the Framing of Marine Fisheries Act, 2018 (under consideration); the Fish and Fish Products (Inspection and Quality Control) Rules, 1997 (amended in 2008, 2014 and 2017); the draft Fish and Fish Products (Inspection and Quality Control) Act, 2018; the Fish Quarantine Act, 2018; the National Shrimp Policy (2014); the National Residue Control Plan Policy Guidelines, 2011 (amended 2012); the Fish and Fishery Products Official Control Protocols, 2015; and the Guidelines for the Control of Aquaculture Medicinal Products-AMPs, 2015. (...)
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